NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

➡️The theme of this year’s panel is: Redefining the Paradigm: Scaling through Purpose-driven Investing while Prioritizing Changemaker Wellbeing.

Blending wisdom with modern regenerative practices to restore balance

The focus areas of this year’s edition are: sustainable food, sustainable fashion, and preservation of the environment.

🎯The SBC 2025 has five main goals:

1.Introducing early-stage impact startups to potential investors and relevant stakeholders, facilitating their growth and access to financing.

2.Engaging local and international stakeholders to expand the Impact Startup and Social Business Ecosystem in Canton Ticino and beyond through concrete commitments (mentoring, financing, knowledge sharing, etc.)

3.Contributing to the achievement of the UN SDGs

4.Awarding the Sapiens Natura Prize

5.Networking

✨ What to Expect:

– Thought-provoking discussions

– Networking opportunities

– Inspiring panel

– Pitching session with 5 innovative impact-driven startups

– Rich plant-based apero

SBI-LAB was created through a partnership between Social Business Earth and Area 302. It identifies and selects top talents in social business and social innovation in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering them:

• A dynamic workspace for co-creation and collaboration with fellow social entrepreneurs

• Tailored mentorship from industry professionals

• Specialized training programs
• Access to a network of potential investors and key stakeholders

The event will be held in English.

🗣️PANELISTS

Mr. Matteo Boffa, Impact Investor, Co-founder Zebra Ventures

Dr. Christina Hertel, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Geneva School of Economics and Management and the Academic Director of the Geneva Responsible Entrepreneurship Center, University of Geneva

Ms. Katherine Milligan, Senior Lecturer in Social Innovation, University of Geneva, former Director of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship at the World Economic Fourm

Ms. Samantha Caccamo (moderator), CEO, Social Business Earth

💡5 SELECTED IMPACT STARTUPS FOR THE PITCH

ARRHENIUS

SYNATURE

CRIMAGNO

CDC STUDIO

DIISZWII

💥POWERED AND SPONSORED BY

Sponsors

Axion Swiss Bank – Silver Sponsor

Zebra Ventures – Silver Sponsor

Social Business Innovation Lab

Social Business Earth

Area 302

Catering Partners

Wine Courtesy of Tenuta Castello di Morcote

Plant-based Creamery Courtesy of New Roots

With the Patronage of Città di Lugano

Event Logo Design by Katia Vitale

🙏 We are grateful to our sponsors and supporters.

📧 Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at events@socialbusinessearth.org

The program is continuously being updated. Stay tuned for the latest event details.

👟 Note: Area 302 is a shoe-free space. Organic cotton handmade shoe covers will be provided on-site, or you’re welcome to wear socks or go barefoot. 👣

If you’re unable to use PayPal to pay for your ticket, please contact us at events@socialbusinessearth.org, and we’ll provide instructions for making a bank transfer.