About Us | Innovations for Sustainability Partnership

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is a huge challenge for humankind. The 17 goals comprising 169 targets require innovations and collaboration, that will not be possible without involving the private sector in the joint efforts.

In addition to the estimated required investment of USD 30 trillion to achieve the SDGs, what is needed are scientific breakthroughs, transformational innovations and capable entrepreneurs to implement them.

Therefore, the Innovations for Sustainability Partnership INSPiRE empowers start-ups in developed and in developing countries to unlock their potential and to become a major contributor to achieving the UN SDGs.

OPEN ACCESS PLATFORM

INSPiRE offers free of charge to all start-ups interested in operating in developing countries a comprehensive knowledge database of online tutorials, coursework, extensive networking opportunities and access to finance opportunities. The information is particularly tailored to entrepreneurs and tech hubs in developing countries who often lack access to quality materials and networks.

MEMBERS ONLY

A selected group of talented start-ups have the opportunity of applying for membership status. INSPiRE offers its members privileged information, exclusive networking opportunities for investments and bespoke consulting and business development services that unlock the companies growth potential in developing and developed countries while addressing the SDGs objectives.

Private Sector Developed Countries

INSPiRE focuses on supporting German and European start-ups to internationalise their business toward developing countries, notably to Africa for market access, investments and supply chain development.

Visibility towards key stakeholders
Credibility of selected start-ups/SMEs
Networking opportunities
Access to public funding
Access to investors
Access to consulting services
Business access to the worlds fastest growing markets
Prestige and reputation

Private Sector Developing Countries

INSPiRE is becoming the largest free-of-charge knowledge and networking platform for start-up entrepreneurs in Africa. It offers tailored capacity development to its highly selected members.

The largest free knowledge and networking platform for entrepreneurs in Africa – free of charge
High-quality business development services
International visibility for investors and customers
Access to finance opportunities from Public funding and Private Investors
Focus on sustainable growth in Africa and export opportunities to developed countries

Tech Hubs

INSPiRE supports tech hubs in developing countries by offering first class networking opportunities with other tech hubs and investors notably in Europe and the USA as well as capacity development and training materials to support its member start-ups in their growth.

First class training and capacity development materials
Networking opportunities with tech hubs from around the world
Exchange programs for tech hub managers and member start-ups
Access to public and private financing
Improved visibility and reputation

Public Sector & International Donors

INSPiRE provides quality assurance of its member companies due to its highly selective membership rules and close follow up. Further, INSPiRE has an in-depth understanding of public sector demands and procedures.

Quality assurance of member companies
In-depth understanding of public sector demands and procedures
Facilitation of communication with start-ups
Publicising programs and funding opportunities and facilitation of quality applications

Academia

INSPiRE offers a unique partnership approach between start-ups contributing to the SDGs and the academia. Researchers can test and validate theories and the private sector can cooperate with leading scientist in their respective fields to improve their products and business models.

Cooperation with public and private sectors to test and validate theories
First-hand research material on “start-up internationalisation” and “private sector contribution to SDGs”
Identify and understand practical challenges and success stories
Contribute to sustainable development by improving products and sustainable business models

Investors

INSPiRE offers a highly selective, vetted and supported start-up elite to match with professional, sustainable investors. Our on-demand services for investors help identify the right start-up for specific requirements.

Selection of highly innovative and sustainable start-ups seeking investments for further business development
Thorough and professional quantitative and qualitative vetting and strict selection procedures of members
On-demand services for investors