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Sage Impact Entrepreneurship

The Sage Impact Entrepreneurship Program supports underrepresented, purpose‑driven founders with mentorship, training, equity‑free grants and Sage product support.
Meet the cohort

Sage Impact Entrepreneurship at a glance

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The program has supported 111 impact-driven entrepreneurs to date

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Every business on the program aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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The program has supported entrepreneurs across 6 countries
Manage people

59%

Sixty-six (59%) of the 111 businesses in the program are women‑led

Sage's largest ever social impact program

Building on a strong first year, the second cohort includes 56 start‑ups, bringing the total number of ventures supported to 111 as Sage works towards its goal of backing 165 high‑impact businesses. These founders are tackling pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges, with a clear focus on creating meaningful impact in their communities locally and globally.

A global network of founders using innovation for good

The program brings together impact-driven entrepreneurs from the US, France, Portugal, Spain, Germany, and the UK. Across the cohort, technology plays a key role, with many founders using AI, data, and digital tools to develop scalable solutions that support long‑term resilience and growth.

Accelerator program experience

The SIE accelerator provides intensive, hands-on training to help entrepreneurs strengthen investment readiness. Through workshops, peer learning, and mentorship, founders refine value propositions, business models, financials, and pitches, while gaining practical experience with investors, strategy development, and scaling their ventures.

Meet the Sage Impact Entrepreneurship cohort

These businesses and entrepreneurs are part of the Sage Impact Entrepreneurship Program, using innovation to drive meaningful social, environmental, and economic impact.

Carbix Corporation

Transforms CO₂ emissions into cement and concrete materials for low‑carbon construction.
carbix corporation

Cellsense

Creates compostable beads from algae and cellulose to replace microplastics in design and cosmetics
cellsense

Chargerzilla

AI‑powered platform connecting property owners, charging networks, and EV drivers
cargerzilla

EcoaTEX

Produces fibers, dyes, and bio‑based leather from renewable resources for sustainable textiles.
ecoaTEX

FoodChain Technologies

Mobile marketplace connecting vendors and buyers to support local food supply chains.
foodchain technologies

Good Agriculture

AI farm management platform reducing admin work so farmers can focus on land stewardship.
good agroculture

Integrated Dynamics

Converts organic waste into valuable chemicals using advanced, circular bioprocesses.
integrated dynamics

Mi Terro

Creates compostable biomaterials from plant‑based agricultural waste using big data.
mi terro

Raccoon Eyes

Uses AI and smart cameras to reduce food waste and engage customers in sustainability.
racoon eyes

Savimbo

Enables Indigenous and local communities to access climate markets directly.
savimbo

Sunereum Labs

Uses IoT and AI to reduce risk and protect clean energy assets.
sunereum labs

WeRadiate

Soil data platform creating nutrient‑rich soils and fertilizers through B2B SaaS.
werediate

Witching Hour

Prevents wildfires by installing advanced materials on power lines using robotics.
witching hour

AgroNet ZERO

Uses AI and biochar research to improve farming, carbon sequestration, and waste reduction.
argo net

AIMM

Develops advanced filtration materials to rapidly remove PFAS and other contaminants from wastewater.
aimm

Amatec

Develops fast‑setting building materials that turn phosphogypsum waste into load‑bearing walls.
amatec

AquaOrganix

Turns waste into premium fertilizer, cutting landfill methane and replacing synthetic inputs.
aqua organic

CarbonBright AI

AI platform helping manufacturers measure and reduce product‑level environmental impact.
carbon bright

CIRT

Helps brands manage packaging data, comply with EPR laws, and evaluate recycling.
cirt

Nourish and Bloom

Delivers AI‑powered, solar‑compatible smart fridges to improve food access sustainably.
nourish and bloom

PureNanotech

Uses nanobubbles to improve efficiency and reduce energy use in water and agriculture.
pure nanotec

Rhino

AI insurance platform placing coverage for climate‑exposed, hard‑to‑insure properties.
rhino

Tato Labs

Replaces plastic with regenerative, potato‑based biomaterials for fashion and beauty brands.
tato labs

ThermoVerse

Reduces AI data center energy costs with patented behind‑the‑meter thermal storage.
thermo verse

WattAir

Produces clean water and cooling from air and waste heat in water‑stressed areas.
wattair

Questions about the program or our entrepreneurs?

Interested in learning more about the Sage Impact Entrepreneurship Program or the entrepreneurs taking part? Whether you’re a potential partner, founder, or simply curious about the work being done, we’d love to hear from you.
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