Deadline:
May 22, 2026
Location(s)
Online
Incubation program: from July to November. The online incubation experience begins! From here you'll dive into weekly mentoring sessions, use the practical tools in our digital platform, and follow our entrepreneurship step-by-step plan. You will have 5 months to complete all the modules and develop your business plan.
Overview
Details
The Swiss Re Foundation, in partnership with Bridge for Billions, invites you to join the Changemakers Program — a 5-month hands-on incubation program designed to help you refine your business model, receive expert mentorship, and connect with a global network of innovators.
Take your venture to the next level and contribute to make the world more resilient. Apply now to be part of the change!
A program designed to unleash the potential of your business!
- Dynamic Community: Build friendships and a professional network of entrepreneurs, mentors and Swiss Re experts. Here, you'll learn, share, and grow together.
- Mentorship: Receive personalized mentorship from a team of Swiss Re professionals that will offer feedback and guidance during the programme. Their expertise will be great to validate ideas, structure processes and keep your progress accountable.
- Seed Funding: Refine your pitching skills and prepare for our end-of-programme Demo Day. Present in front of your teammates and Swiss Re experts to win one of our 3 prizes: 1st place = $15.000; 2nd place = $10.000; 3rd place = $5.000
- Expand Your Network: Connect and collaborate with like-minded social entrepreneurs', as well as our global network of professionals. We promise these valuable connections will extend beyond the programme, serving as support for your growth.
What will you learn during the incubation program?
- Discover how to make your business unique, and how to attract more customers.
- Learn how to calculate your costs and price points, to drive your profits and growth.
- Master the best way to communicate and promote your business.
- Aquire skills to calculate your business finances for the next 3 years, so you can can make more informed decisions.
- Uncover how your business can positively impact your community, and attract collaborators and investors.
- Strategize to to expand your business, scale your operations and attract new customers.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Take a look at the criteria below to see if you are a fit:
- You have a socially innovative business in health or climate in its early stages (eg. launched within the last 3 years, or Minimum Viable Product).
- You are seeking a program to incubate and validate your business plan. You want guidance on developing your business model, marketing, fundraising, or impact measurement.
- You're based in South Asia / South East Asia and can dedicate to working in a program fully in English.
- You’re passionate about making a positive impact and are open to dedicating 6–8 hours per week for 5 months.
- You have a reliable internet connection and access to a computer/laptop that you can use regularly.
- Examples of value chain include: Urban and coastal nature-based solutions that strengthen climate resilience. Innovations that expand access to healthcare, improve health system efficiency, affordability, and quality, and address health nutrition. Solutions in disaster risk
How do I know if my project is really a fit?
If your business or initiative aligns with one or more of our key themes, you could be a great fit for our program.
Climate Solutions
- Builds sustainable, climate-resilient value chains.
- Urban and coastal nature-based solutions that strengthen climate resilience.
- Uses circular economy models.
- Protects biodiversity and ecosystems.
- Solutions in disaster risk reduction.
Health Solutions
- Improve health system efficiency, affordability, and quality.
- Address healthy nutrition.
- Tackles preventable diseases.
- Delivers climate-resilient health solutions.
Dates
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
How much does it cost to participate in the program?
Nothing! This is a free program funded by the client.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
