Our approach is simple: Think big, start small, move fast. We embrace rapid experimentation, agile development, and continuous learning to help changemakers not only navigate but lead in an ever-changing world.
In an era marked by unprecedented global challenges and rapid change, WorldStartup strives to advocate for a more sustainable and inclusive world. At the core of our mission lies the belief that an inclusive and sustainable economy is not only possible but is also imperative for the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants. Through our Theory of Change, we seek to ignite a wave of positive growth, powered by collaboration and equality.
WorldStartup offers a global platform to people who live and breathe social and impact-driven entrepreneurship. People who move mountains to create solutions that matter. For trailblazers who prefer unicorns to wander in fairy tales. And exits on a highway. For changemakers. Just like you.
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Changemaker Platform
We invite you to our platform and make a change. Meet other changemakers, learn with our DIY courses and join a circle.
Basecamp is our global incubator for innovative social and impact-driven entrepreneurs. Each Basecamp has a specific theme, community and target audience.
The programme is designed for one year, but participants can opt for a longer stay to ensure a more solid foundation for their venture. They can access at least 24 skills and expert sessions, mentoring, 16 DIY training modules, peer-to-peer support, and market introduction roundtables.
GovTech
The GovTech Basecamp Incubator champions tech innovators and entrepreneurs to transform public sector engagement and operations through a 12-month program focused on developing solutions for smarter, sustainable, and transparent governance, enhancing citizen services and governmental efficiency.
Biodiversity & Sensing
This Basecamp aims to unite entrepreneurs in creating next-generation sustainable solutions for biodiversity conservation, focusing on habitat restoration, sustainable practices, and sensing technology for ecosystem monitoring and management.
Social, Circular & Sustainable Makers
This Basecamp seeks to unite makers who are redefining sustainable and socially responsible production, focusing on zero environmental impact and social equality through mindful material use, labor organization, and minimized transport.
There are too many early stage founders with limited access to support. You can help us support founders and have a key position in our Basecamp by purchasing vouchers for our changemakers.
You will benefit from their technology, solutions, lessons learned and share your knowledge, network and resources with them.
We have three options for you to choose from.
Basic Ticket
One seat for 12 months
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Join all roundtables
Join as a mentor
Progress updates
€1.500 per seat
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Tent Ticket
One seat for 12 months
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Join as a mentor
Progress updates
Challenge Definition Workshop
€2.500 per seat
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Cabin Ticket
One seat for 12 months
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Join all roundtables
Join as a mentor
Progress updates
Challenge Definition Workshop
Collaborative Innovation Workshop
€5.000 per seat
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Sign up before April 3 when we start campaigning for new participants.
Also included is access to our in-person bootcamp on November 5 & 6 in The Hague, right before The Hague ImpactFest to work and learn shoulder-to-shoulder with a selection of the changemakers on our platform.
Learn more about Basecamp
When a changemaker joins Basecamp, they unlock access to various tailored resources and experts that will help navigate product development until they reach the Minimum Viable Product (MVP)stage. Utilising the impact mentor community for the best guidance and expansion of their network. Last but not least, they will become part of a large community of like-minded changemakers that support each other on their journey.
Impact Definition
Map out your impact goals and create a clear strategy how to achieve them.
Research
Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge needed to conduct comprehensive research.
Ideation
Start your journey with a proper brainstorm set up that will lead you and your team to the best results.
Team Building
Learn how to build the most effective and long-lasting team to ensure a successful journey.
Roadmapping
Plan your journey with proven WorldStartup method Mountain of Tomorrow tool for roadmapping.
Problem Validation
Explore essential techniques to identify, understand, and validate the problems your audience faces.
Market Analysis
Delve into the essential techniques that empower you to gain insights into the market dynamics.
Stakeholder Mapping
Map out your stakeholders, prioritise them and create an outreach strategy.
Understand Your Customer
Research and create the personas that will buy your product and find the way to tailor it to their needs.
Sustainable Business Model
Learn how to build Sustainable Business Modes for your impact-driven venture.
Prototyping
Explore techniques of digital and physical prototyping and prepare to create your own prototype.
Primary Testing
Explore the core principles and techniques of testing, with the Testing Plan Canvas.
Revenue Strategy
Design a revenue strategy that fuels your business's success.
Investment and Funding
With the help of our Capital team you will create your investment and fundraising strategy.
Storytelling
Learn how to build your pitch, what to put into a pitch deck and how to best present your idea.
Mentor
For the whole period of the programme, changemakers will be matched with an individual mentor to support them in their startup journey.
Progress Navigators
The WorldStartup team will help changemakers navigate through our support resources. Additionally, our programme team will have regular open hours for them to check in and ask questions.
Peer-to-Peer Support
Peer-to-peer learning and support within our changemakers community with access to our internal events as well as matchmaking opportunities.
12 months
Peer-to-Peer circles
Workshops & Trainings
Mentor meetings
Kick-off, Round Tables & Demo Day
Hear From Changemakers
Sinead Hewson
Founder: Impact Start-up Unconventional Doctorates
The Basecamp Programme allowed me to get my business idea out of my head and in a form that makes sense, it allowed me to examine the viability of the idea and market. The resources and, most importantly, the mentor support provided by WorldStartup helped me focus and critically examine the idea.
Nariman Amani
Chief Executive Officer Atwork
WorldStartup Basecamp is an excellent program for startups looking to create a valuable product and build their network. The program includes step-by-step instructions, practical assignments, mentoring, and a final demo day to connect with potential investors. As a participant, I found the curriculum, mentors, and community invaluable. Overall, I highly recommend WorldStartup Basecamp to any early-stage startup.
Dmitrii Mironov
CTO Rendair
We can definitely see the progress of our journey through Basecamp by comparing our first pitch deck with the latest one. The most important things that we learned are improving our pitching skills and finally understanding what we want to make. All the things that you are doing in Basecamp will help you in the future. Thank you a lot for your time and all the knowledge that you gave us!
Gerrit Jan van 't Veen
Managing Director
About
During this workshop, we systematically explore and define the challenges you face in your work. We use these insights for the scouting of participants and helping them define market opportunities in the incubator.
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The Collaborative Innovation Workshop is a playful session to help you get the most out of collaboration with early-stage ventures. It’s a session about words, culture, timing, and expectations on both ends of the table.
The Collaborative Innovation Workshop is a playful session to help you get the most out of collaboration with early-stage ventures. It’s a session about words, culture, timing, and expectations on both ends of the table.
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