Marc Impact Programme 2026
A personalised investment-readiness program for impact ventures and organisations
You have an idea that genuinely creates change. You've taken the first steps, found your first customers, made your first impact. But now you're facing the questions that most impact founders know all too well: How do I fund the next chapter of growth? How do I find investors who actually understand my mission? And where do I even begin
That's exactly where MARC comes in
MARC is not a standard programme. No generic group workshops or frameworks. Instead, you get a hand-picked expert team built around your venture — your story, your business model, your numbers, your goals. Through focused 1:1 sessions, you'll work on what actually matters right now: sharpening your narrative, strengthening your business model, preparing for investor conversations, and finding the investors who are the right fit for where you're headed
Because that's what this is really about: not just becoming investment-ready, but building real relationships with people who understand what you're building and believe in it
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. First deadline: 14th of September. Apply now: at.marc-impactprogramme.ne
This is a joint initiative by the ERSTE Stiftung, Erste Social Finance, IFUA Nonprofit, and SIMPACT. Local partners: Impact Hub Vienna and Erste Social Banking.
How it works
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Program Kick-off
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Deep Work with Experts
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Community and Peer Exchange
4
Targeted Learning
5
Financing and Matchmaking
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Final Evaluation and Visibility