{"id":4711,"date":"2026-02-19T02:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T02:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4711"},"modified":"2026-02-19T13:56:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T13:56:55","slug":"swedish-institute-impact-pioneers-mena-2026-funded-to-stockholm-sweden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4711","title":{"rendered":"Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers \u2013 MENA 2026 (Funded to Stockholm, Sweden)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172384\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: March 24, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers \u2013 MENA 2026. Are you working to grow your local ecosystem of entrepreneurship and innovation? Do you believe in bold thinking and cross-sector collaboration? Then Impact Pioneers MENA is for you. Connect with leaders and experts from across the Middle East and North Africa and gain first-hand insights from Sweden\u2019s most successful entrepreneurship environments.<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurs are vital to the growth and prosperity of communities. But they require systems and support to succeed\u202fat\u202fscale. How can we build ecosystems that inspire and support entrepreneurs in tackling global challenges like climate change?<\/p>\n<p>Impact Pioneers is a global platform for ecosystem leaders seeking\u202fto strengthen local entrepreneurship and innovation.\u202fThe programme is\u202fboth\u202fa leadership\u202fnetworking opportunity\u202fand a collaboration accelerator,\u202fgathering impact-driven leaders\u202fto find new ways forward.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s MENA edition will bring together 80 leaders and experts who promote entrepreneurship\u00a0and innovation\u00a0that can accelerate solutions to global climate challenges. Join online and in Sweden to shape the future, together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Impact Pioneers \u201926 MENA will give you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A unique opportunity for collaboration and exchange with a regional community of peers, fostering a strong and enduring professional network.<\/li>\n<li>Support and inspiration by new insights from the climate entrepreneurship and innovation forefront, such as practical cases,\u202ftools and frameworks.<\/li>\n<li>First-hand experience of the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in Stockholm and Sweden,\u202frecognised\u202fas one of the leading ecosystems in the impact entrepreneurship domain.<\/li>\n<li>A chance to build long-term relations with Swedish foreign missions as well as Swedish entrepreneurs and\u202forganisations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participation in Impact Pioneers\u00a0is free of charge. The Swedish Institute arranges and covers costs related to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learning\u00a0programme<\/li>\n<li>Your flights to and from Stockholm<\/li>\n<li>Your accommodation and meals in Stockholm during the on-site meeting in Sweden<\/li>\n<li>Your insurance during the on-site meeting in Sweden<\/li>\n<li>All training materials online and on site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants must be a citizen and resident of one of the following countries:\u202fAlgeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia.<\/li>\n<li>Work in an\u202forganisation\u202fthat nurtures and grow climate entrepreneurship and innovation.<\/li>\n<li>Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.<\/li>\n<li>Be willing to actively\u202fparticipate, provide support, and share their experience and knowledge with other participants.<\/li>\n<li>Have\u00a0identified\u00a0opportunities and challenges that could be worked on during the programme to help their\u00a0organisation\u00a0improve its contribution to the local climate entrepreneurship ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are the steps you need to go through to\u202fsubmit\u202fyour application<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register your profile in\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply-leadership-programmes.si.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application portal\u00a0Dream Apply<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Select what programme you would like to apply for (Impact Pioneers \u201926 MENA is available 17 February \u2013 24 March 2026).<\/li>\n<li>Answer all the questions for the different sections in the application portal (found in the left-hand menu).<\/li>\n<li>Upload your CV under the document section\u00a0and a short pre-recorded video as per the instructions in the portal.<\/li>\n<li>After\u202fyou\u2019ve\u202fsubmitted\u202fyour application,\u202fyou\u2019ll\u202freceive\u202fa confirmation\u202fto your inbox in Dream Apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/si.se\/en\/apply\/si-leadership-programmes\/impactpioneers-mena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers \u2013 MENA<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: March 24, 2026 Applications are open for the Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers \u2013 MENA 2026. 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