2025 SDG Sprint: UNDP Impact Startup Accelerator

Led by the UNDP Seoul Policy Centre as part of Youth Co: Lab, co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation, SDG Sprint supports impact startups by providing access to global networks and industry expertise, aiming to amplify impact-focused entrepreneurship across the Asia-Pacific.

📌 Project Overview

Host: UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC)

Implementing Partner: Impact Square

Global Expansion Partners: Youth Co:Lab co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation, CVC (Capital Partners)

*Generously supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea

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Primary Objective

Revitalizing the social economy in developing countries through innovative solutions and fostering a robust global startup ecosystem.

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🔎 SDG Sprint 2025 IMPACT THEMES

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GREEN

Startups offering solutions for environmental sustainability

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DIGITAL

Startups offering digital-based solutions to enhance access, inclusion, and create a positive impact

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📊 SDG Sprint in Numbers

• Final Selection: 25 startups from 11 countries were selected (20 Green, 5 Digital) .
• Youth-Led Innovation: 72% (18 companies) of the cohort are led by entrepreneurs under the age of 39.