Tezi Impact Grant | Tezi Foundation
2025 Cohort Applications Open

Tezi Impact Grant

Fueling innovative startups that create measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial sustainability

About the Tezi Impact Grant

The Tezi Impact Grant provides $5,000-$40,000 in non-dilutive funding to early-stage startups that demonstrate both business potential and positive community impact.

Funding Amount

$5,000 to $40,000 in seed funding with no equity taken

Program Duration

3-month intensive program with ongoing support available

Who Should Apply

Startups with a working ideas, prototypes and measurable impact

What Makes Tezi Impact Unique

Impact + Viability

We fund startups that balance social/environmental impact with financial sustainability

Mentor Network

Access to 50+ industry experts across multiple sectors

Growth Support

Post-funding assistance with partnerships and scaling

Global Community

Join a network of 100+ impact-driven founders worldwide

Application Process

Our simple 4-step process makes it easy to apply for the Tezi Impact Grant

1

Online Application

Complete our online application form with basic information about your startup, team, and impact goals. This should take about 20-30 minutes.

2

Document Submission

Upload supporting documents including your pitch deck, financial projections, and impact measurement framework.

3

Review & Interviews

Our selection committee reviews applications and conducts interviews with shortlisted candidates.

4

Final Decision

Successful applicants are notified and onboarded into the program within 2 weeks of final decisions.

2025 Program Timeline

Phase Dates Activities
Application Period June 1 - August 31 Applications open, information sessions
Review Phase September 1-30 Applications reviewed, initial screening
Interviews October 1-15 Pitch sessions with shortlisted candidates
Final Selection October 20 Grant recipients announced
Program Kickoff November 5 Orientation, first disbursement of funds

Ready to Apply for the Tezi Impact Grant?

Join our next cohort of impact-driven entrepreneurs and take your startup to the next level.

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