GLOBAL IMPACTACCELERATOR

November 22–December 2, 2016 in Helsinki, Finland

www.slush.org

ALL AROUND THE WORLD

GLOBAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR PROGRAM IN 2016

WHAT IS SLUSH?

Slush is Europe’s leading startup and technology event, which connects startups and tech talent with top-tier international investors, executives, and media. In 2015, Slush brought together 15,000 attendees from one hundred nations for the two day event held in Helsinki, Finland.

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WHAT IS GLOBAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR ALL ABOUT?

Slush Global Impact Accelerator is a program created in collaboration with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and multiple partners globally. The purpose is to create a leading global program to support startups that are looking to solve some of the most pressing global challenges and contributing to the discussion on impact investing.

Slush Global Impact Accelerator 2016 brings impactful entrepreneurs from emerging markets to Helsinki to accelerate their business, attract additional financing and make an even greater impact on their societies and beyond. The program includes online pre-event coaching and Helsinki boot camp program from November 22–December 2, 2016 culminating in Slush.

GLOBAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR TIMELINE

APRIL-MAY MAY-AUGUST NOVEMBER –DECEMBER DECEMBER-JANUARY

Building Communications with the hubs and relevant startup communities

Getting ready for local competitions

30+ globally leading impact startups selected from partner hubs to attend the first Global Virtual Impact Accelerator.

Pitch!

Local competitions@ Partner Hubs Slush 2016

Mentoring& Support

Helsinki Boot CampPost-event support and follow-up as well as accelerator evaluation

Helsinki bootcamp including skills training, networking with Finnish community & global like-minded and harnessing all opportunities for accelerating growth at Slush.

AUGUST-NOVEMBERPreparations

& Support

• Online pre-mentoring program organised for all the selected participants;• Helsinki boot camp program from November 22–December 2; • Skills workshops and capacity building with the leaders from all around

the world• Industry specific matchmaking sessions co-organised with the leading

organisations • Access to Slush 2016

1. Slush matchmaking tool for organizing 1-on-1 meetings with investors;

2. Opportunity to be featured in Slush 100 Pitching Competition & Slush Impact Showcase;

3. Networking with NGOs, institutions, startups, media, and other stakeholders from the Nordics and beyond;

4. Access to side events, such as Founders Day, organized during the Slush week.

Transportation, accommodation and other program related costs will be covered by Slush.

• Vision to solve pressing challenges globally (There are no limitations in terms of sector or geographical focus );

• Potential to scale; • Skills and drive to succeed; • A business idea that has gained some traction, but can still be in an early phase;• At least a working prototype;

WHAT WILL THE GLOBAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE?

WE ARE LOOKING FOR STARTUPS THAT HAVE:

The Global Impact Accelerator Program is all about accelerating positive change globally. We believe that the power of global communities is huge, and that understanding different cultures enables change. As such founders taking part in the Global Impact Accelerator Program does not only represent their company but also their country, highlighting the importance of curiosity and drive to explore and connect with other

entrepreneurs.

POSITIVE IMPACT ON PEOPLE, SOCIETY, OR PLANET.

HOW DOES THE SELECTION PROCESS HAPPEN?

Throughout summer 2016 Local Competitions will be hosted by our global partners in approximately 20 countries across the World.

The unique role of being a local organiser of the Slush 2016 Global Impact Accelerator competitions are given to 20 hub partners globally. Local Hubs have the extremely valuable role to:

i) spread the message about the Local Event to their communities;ii) take care of the practicalities regarding hosting the Local Pitching Competition in accordance with the guidelines; iii) provide a venue; iv) nominate the top three candidates for the global selection based on the pitching competition.

ROLE OF OUR LOCAL PARTNERS

Application for the Local Competition via the partnering hub in your location

Best 15 teams will be selected to Pitch at the Local Competition

Three best teams to be shortlisted to the Final Selection Committee in Helsinki*

All the shortlisted teams will be invited for the interviews with representatives from the Final Selection Committee

40 Entrepreneurs (1 person per team) will be invited to the program in Helsinki!*

*At least one entrepreneur from each Global Local Competition will be invited to take part in the Global Impact Accelerator Program.

The selection process consists of four main steps:

“Slush has generated so much business leads for us, its unbelievable. I don’t know if we’ll end up making money but this was the most amazing experience and far beyond what I was expecting. It also identified a lot of areas where we need to improve and we’re onto a clear execution strategy to address those. I’d love to be back at Slush – this time with team members and at a booth”

E4 TECHNOLOGIES

Umer AdnanPakistan

EXPERIENCES FROM ACCELERATOR PARTICIPANTS 2015

“Staying on top of global trends is a must for entrepreneurs in the majority world. At Slush, not only did I get to pitch my startup codeX to thousands of people, meet investors and partners who are also about training the next generation of coders in Africa, and meet other entrepreneurs doing amazing things from all around the globe. I also got to learn how emerging trends like equity crowdfunding and impact investing are gaining traction in Finland, Europe, and elsewhere. These trends are directly relevant to my business. It was my Slush.“

CODEX

Elizabeth GouldSouth Africa

“Well, about my experience at Slush: it was simply amazing! At first we were very nervous just by the possibility of participating in such a huge event. We were thrilled and wanted to use the opportunity to spread the word about AnnuitWalk and also amplify our network.

And Slush, well its Slush! It was great and huge! The meetings were very good, and we got to know a lot of people! It all culminated in the Slush 100 Competition! These three minutes of pitch were awesome just by knowing that people all over the world could here about AnnuitWalk! We are very grateful for this amazing experience.”

ANNUITWALK

BrazilEmily Shuller

(Slush 100 Pitching Competition)

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22,2%9,6% 6,3%

NORDICS

REST OF EUROPE

REST OF WORLD

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STARTUPS INVESTORS JOURNALISTS

1 2002013

1 3962014

1 6862015

3502013

6902014

7352015

2352013

7442014

7772015

15 621 ATTENDEES

COMMITTED TO 50-50 BY 2018

5 423WORTH OF VC

MEETINGS IN 36 HOURSINVESTOR-STARTUP

MEETINGS

1,51 WORKING YEARSOR

SLUSH 2015 IN NUMBERS