Applications Open for Impact Pioneers ’26 MENA Leadership Programme

Entrepreneurs across the MENA region are invited to apply for this year’s Impact Pioneers leadership programme in Stockholm, Sweden. Running from May to September 2026, the programme focuses on strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystems centred on climate innovation and will bring together more than 80 professionals from around the world.

Open to startup founders and managers, business representatives, university ecosystem leaders, investors and public sector professionals, the programme targets individuals working within organisations that aim to expand their support for climate innovation. Eligible applicants must be citizens of Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine or Tunisia.

The 12-week programme combines interactive online workshops, peer learning, networking sessions and expert-led coaching. In September, participants will convene in Stockholm for a week of on-site sessions, including meetings with Swedish experts in entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as workshops and field visits across the city.

A central component of the programme is the development of a “change project”, through which participants identify a challenge or opportunity within their own organisation or local ecosystem and design practical strategies to address it. The objective is to translate learning into measurable outcomes that extend beyond the programme’s duration.

The programme is fully funded, covering flights, accommodation, meals and insurance during the Sweden visit. Applications close on March 24th, 2026, with selected participants to be announced in late April.