impact startups

The Global Impact Citizen Alliance offers impact startups an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate growth, access global resources, and scale your solutions to address the world’s most pressing challenges.

BENEFITS

IMPROVED
NETWORKING SKILLS

• Develop an advanced skill set in cross-sectoral collaboration
• Get certified with the 17ACADEMY for impact Networking
• Become an expert in systemized network building

Accelerated
Market
Zugang

• Fast-track entry to new markets through our global network of impact hubs
• Connect directly with corporate ESG leaders seeking proven solutions
• Reduce time-to-market by leveraging existing implementation channels

Capital Connections

• Access to impact investors aligned with your mission
• Increased visibility to strategic partners and corporate allies
• Opportunities for co-investment and collaborative funding models

Solution Scaling

• Turn local innovations into global solutions through our worldwide network
• Leverage best practices and implementation expertise from across sectors
• Access proven methodologies to replicate your impact in diverse contexts

Operational Support

• Mentoring from experienced impact entrepreneurs and industry leaders
• Swarm support sessions to solve your most pressing business challenges
• Development of core business and impact management competencies

Visibility and Recognition

• Showcase your innovation at international GICA Glocal Congresses
• Build credibility through association with recognized impact leaders
• Access platforms to share your authentic impact story with global audiences

WARUM SEKTORÜBERGREIFENDE VERBINDUNGEN?

As an impact startup, you’re developing solutions to address critical global challenges. But scaling these solutions requires partnerships, knowledge, and resources that extend beyond your immediate network.

GICA connects you directly with ESG leaders, impact investors, and fellow entrepreneurs worldwide who can help accelerate your growth and amplify your impact.

These diverse allies from different sectors will provide the support, resources, and market access needed to fulfill your mission.

WARUM GICA?

GICA uses an advanced concept created by Europe’s most experienced impact-networking expert Alexander S. Wolf.

Our system establishes a “sharing culture” across the impact ecosystem – leveraging the swarm intelligence of impact actors worldwide to scale innovations like yours.

- Fight Club für Impact: GICA is a mutual-support network where impact startups, investors and ESG leaders connect as equal allies

- Interaktiver Club-WebTV: Experience a new hybrid networking format through monthly “GICA Glocal Congresses” – connecting impact hubs across continents

- Club-App: Access advanced, tailor-made features for impact citizens: Mentoring, Swarm Support, Rapid Matchmaking (launching June 2025)

- Networking-Schulung: Boost your team’s skills through GICA’s “17ACADEMY for impact networking” with our unique, app-based certification masterclass

- Maßgeschneiderte Dienstleistungen: Benefit from expert consultancy, project development support, and strategic guidance

- HQ Urban Tech Republic: Connect at GICA’s headquarters at Berlin’s Urban Tech Republic (former Tegel Airport), the world’s largest development area for the impact economy

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

1. GICA Scaling Partner
(5.000 €/Jahr)

Mitgliedschaften: GICA memberships for 3 team members
Premium-Zugang: Featured participation in all GICA Glocal Congresses with pitch opportunities
Investor Connections: Curated introductions to aligned impact investors
Certification: Participation for 3 team members in the “Global Impact Networker” certification course
Sichtbarkeits-Paket: Startup profile featured on the GICA website and materials, spotlight presentations at GICA events
Solution Scaling: Strategic support to replicate your innovation across multiple markets
Corporate Matchmaking: Facilitated connections with corporate partners seeking your solutions

2. GICA Growth Partner
(2.900 €/Jahr)

Mitgliedschaften: GICA memberships for 2 team members
Zugang: Active participation in GICA Glocal Congresses and regional events
Networking: Guided connections to relevant partners within the GICA ecosystem
Certification: Participation for 2 team members in the “Global Impact Networker” certification course
Visibility: Startup profile on GICA platforms and presentation opportunities at select events
Mentoring: Access to expert guidance and feedback sessions

3. GICA Startup Member
(€290/year)

Mitgliedschaft: GICA membership for 1 team member
Zugang: Teilnahme an GICA-Glocal-Kongressen und regionalen Veranstaltungen
Network Building: Connect with other impact citizens to accelerate your mission
Development: Access to fundamental networking resources and community support

4. GICA Grant Member
(€0/year, Scholarship-based)

Qualification: For early-stage impact startups
Application Process: Merit-based selection through simple application form
Mitgliedschaft: Full GICA membership for 1 team member, 1 year
Zugang: Teilnahme an GICA-Glocal-Kongressen und regionalen Veranstaltungen
Network Building: Connect with other impact citizens to accelerate your mission
Development: Access to fundamental networking resources and community support