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AI-powered. Human-centered. The incubator that turns your idea into impact.

Impact entrepreneurship made accessible through AI, no-code tools, human expertise, and inclusive coaching. Build purpose-driven ventures with measurable social and environmental outcomes.

Who Impact Sprint Lab is for

Your idea matters. We help you make it real – with AI and Tech-for-Good tools in a free Incubator program. At Impact Sprint Lab, AI becomes your copilot, nocode tools your fast lane, and human coaching your safety net — so you move from idea to execution without tech hurdles.

First-time and non-technical entrepreneurs

International founders

Purpose-driven teams aligned with the SDGs of the United Nations

What Makes Impact Sprint Lab Special

Personalized 1:1 Kick-Off with Human AI Head Coaches

Start tailored, not generic. Experienced head coaches and mentors combine tech-driven insights with hands-on expertise to set you up for sustainable success.

One Immersive Retreat - Your Safe Space to Connect

Our retreat in Beeskow (Brandenburg) welcomes early-stage founders — including international founders and those with migration backgrounds — to gain clarity, confidence, and community.

Build Ventures That Truly Matter

Shape ideas that solve real social and environmental challenges, aligned with SDGs and a practical Theory of Change, so activities lead to measurable long-term outcomes.

Tech Without Barriers

Not a tech expert? Perfect. We make AI and no-code tools your secret weapon for rapid prototyping and validation — accessible for everyone, regardless of background.

A Program That Fits Your Life

Work, studies, family? Our hybrid structure — two retreats plus remote sprints — gives you flexibility without losing depth or momentum.

Empowering YOU as a Gamechanger

We strengthen your confidence, leadership, and resilience, so you grow as a founder and as a changemaker — especially when navigating new cultures and systems.

Spring/Summer Cohort 2026 Program & Key Dates

Our approach combines practical, outcome-driven workshops with expert briefings on topics most important to founders – from navigating local bureaucracy and founding structures to brand building and funding. This technical foundation is supplemented by dedicated personal development sessions, peer-to-peer learning, and one-on-one coaching to build founder resilience and leadership identity while navigating clear program outcomes.

In addition to the key dates below, regular remote sessions are held between each onsite meetup to maintain momentum, deepen learning, and keep the cohort connected throughout the program.

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April 23, 2026

Pre-Onboarding (remote)

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April 30, 2026

Kick-Off (in-person)

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May 21, 2026

Onsite Meetup (in-person)

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June 25, 2026

Onsite Meetup (in-person)

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July 18–19, 2026

ISL Retreat (in-person)

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July 30, 2026

Demo Day (in-person)

What ISL Founders Will Walk Away With

Validated Prototype

Build, test, and iterate your MVP with real user feedback.

Pitch & Pitch Deck

Refine your pitch and presentation deck to be investor-ready.

Impact Business Model

Develop your embedded impact Business Model Canvas, and evolve your pricing strategy, revenue streams, financial plan.

Go-to-Market Strategy

Run channel experiments, establish customer & stakeholder segments, and develop your traction playbook.

Impact Thesis

Define an SDG-aligned impact strategy, develop your Theory of Change, learn how to measure impact, and tell a compelling impact story.

Founder Growth

Understand your why and develop practical founder skills such as leadership, branding, legal & operations, and funding literacy.

Impressions from our Kick-off & Open Event

These are our Experts

ISL — Expert Team Section

What you will Learn

Impact & Sustainability – Turn your vision into measurable impact

- SDG mapping & stakeholder outcomes - Theory of Change & Impact Mapping - KPI design & learning loops

Validation & Prototyping – Validate fast Build early. Learn quickly

- Problem interviews & assumption testing - Nocode prototyping & usability tests - AI-assisted research & insights synthesis

Business Model & Go-to-Market – Shape a viable, real-world business model

- Business model design & pricing - Traction channels & GTM experiments - Partnerships & lightweight fundraising

Founder Identity & Empowerment – Empowering YOU, not just your business

- Leadership & decision frameworks - Resilience, confidence & habits - Inclusive communication & crosscultural navigation

Coaches & Community

Work with Human AI Head Coaches who guide you through every stage — with insightful workshops, interactive Q&A sessions, and personalized 1:1 coaching. Join a supportive, international founder community bridging Berlin’s startup energy with Brandenburg’s creative focus.

Claudia Andrea Brasche

Project Manager

Yamile Vargas

Head of Venture Building & Community Manager

Regine Haschka-Helmer

Head Coachin

Anisha Mohil

Lead Impact Coachin

Gernot Diaz

Marketing Manager

Sandra Aguirre

Social Media Manager

Angela Präuner

Administration

Participants from 2023

In 2023, the Impact Sprint Lab had its first debut and was able to capture the excitement of many entrepreneurs.

Lena Leis

TechBloomz

Sometimes you need to take some decision fast and rely on your gut feeling. I rather try to gather knowledge and connections in the social entrepreneurship area and happy that I got accepted with TechBloomz to the Impact Sprint Lab.

Bruna Silva

International Women in Berlin

Thank you so much for all the support and knowledge! Also, amazing people envolved on the whole process, it was great being part of it!

Tom Garber

Hope for Men

It was also amazing to see how many amazing female founders with important social products took part in the incubator. This is the change that the tech industry needs.

Completely free, Funded by

Impact Sprint Lab is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and co‑funded by the European Union under the ESF+ programme. The programme is implemented on behalf of the funding authority by Ibykus AG.

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