We are excited to invite you to Demo Day 2025, an event that will showcase some of the most innovative and impactful startups in the social entrepreneurship and tech for good space. After months of hard work in the Impact Incubator Program, it’s time for our teams to pitch their groundbreaking ideas, receive valuable feedback, and connect with investors and industry experts. Join us for this inspiring event and be a part of the global movement driving social change!
Event Details
- Date: July 12, 2025
- Time: 9:00–10:30 PM (China Time)
- Register here: Event Details
What to Expect
Demo Day 2025 is not just about pitches; it’s a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and impact. We’ve curated an exciting agenda to ensure a rich experience for all attendees, including startup pitches, expert insights, networking opportunities, and much more.
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Welcome & Icebreaker (10 minutes)
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Opening & Keynote Speech (5 minutes)
A special VIP guest will set the tone with an inspiring keynote address on the future of social entrepreneurship and innovation.
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Fireside Chat (15 minutes)
A dynamic panel with 2-3 VIP guests and sponsors will discuss the latest trends in social innovation and social investing. Our experts will share insights on the future of the industry, key considerations when investing in early-stage startups, and tips on pitching to investors.
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Pitch Development (25 minutes)
Watch our startup teams pitch their innovative solutions. Each team will have 4 minutes to present, followed by 2 minutes of commentary from esteemed industry experts.
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Networking in Breakout Rooms (25 minutes)
Attendees will join one of four breakout rooms where they can interact with industry experts, investors, and startup teams. This is your chance to ask questions, provide feedback, and potentially form new connections.
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Closing & Acknowledgment (10 minutes)
We’ll wrap up by announcing the People’s Choice Award. The winner will be revealed based on your votes (details on how to vote will be shared on July 1st). Stay tuned for a sneak peek into the formal Award Ceremony the following week!
Meet the Startup Teams Pitching on Demo Day
These startup teams represent the future of tech for good, tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues such as climate change, economic disparity, and access to healthcare and education. Here’s a preview of a few teams you’ll meet:
- 🌾 AgroData (Latin America): Empowering farmers with AI-driven solutions that help diagnose plant diseases and reduce crop loss, creating a smarter and more sustainable agricultural future. Learn more about AgroData here.
- 🌱 EcoCoco (Madagascar): Transforming discarded coconut shells into eco-friendly briquettes that reduce deforestation and air pollution while creating local jobs. Read more about EcoCoco’s impact here.
- 🏗 Freetown Innovation Lab (Sierra Leone): Recycling waste into affordable construction materials, providing eco-friendly housing, and creating sustainable community opportunities. Discover how Freetown is building a better future here.
- 🧼 Limpiar (United States): Revolutionizing the commercial cleaning industry with an AI-powered platform that connects property managers to eco-friendly cleaners, improving efficiency while promoting sustainability. See how Limpiar is reshaping the industry here.
Join us on Demo Day to learn more and be inspired by their innovative solutions!
Prize Sponsors & Special Awards
Teams will be competing for the chance to win amazing prizes that will help accelerate their growth. Our prize sponsors include leaders in the social innovation and impact investment spaces, and we look forward to announcing the winners at our Award ceremony.
We are thrilled to announce our distinguished prize sponsors for Demo Day 2025. Their generous support will provide winning teams with tools and resources to scale their ventures and increase their social impact.
Akua is a Leadership and Culture-focused Learning & Development Advisor based in Accra, Ghana. With extensive experience in leadership coaching, Akua has worked with multinational organizations and startups globally, helping leaders adapt to an ever-changing world. She is also a certified leadership coach, speaker, and host of the Open Door Conversations podcast. Akua brings her expertise to social entrepreneurs through mentorship and coaching, including roles with organizations like PIM, Stanford Seed, Google for Startups, and more.
Akua is offering an exclusive 50% discount on her entire suite of digital tools and courses to our PIM community! Simply use code IMPACTLAB50 to access these powerful resources and elevate your leadership skills.
🔗 Explore her tools and bundles here: https://www.akuanm.com/pim
Brevo
Brevo is a leading provider of marketing automation and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. Their all-in-one platform helps businesses streamline customer communication, engage audiences, and drive growth with ease. Brevo supports startups by providing the tools they need to manage customer relationships effectively, empowering teams to focus on scaling their ventures.
Brevo is offering an exclusive 75% discount to all PIM community members on their annual marketing plans, which includes email volumes of up to 1 million emails/month. This powerful offer will help our Demo Day teams supercharge their email marketing, boost engagement, and scale their impact. Use the code PurposeInMotion to unlock this incredible discount and elevate your marketing efforts.
🔗 Check out Brevo’s platform and learn more about their marketing solutions here: Brevo’s Link
Featured Speakers & VIP Guests
We’re thrilled to have an incredible lineup of speakers and industry experts joining us:
Our Fireside Chat will feature discussions with sponsors and impact investors, who will share their perspectives on social innovation and investing in early-stage startups.
We will also feature a panel of judges that will comment on our startup team pitches and determine the Best Pitch Award.
This year, we’ve structured breakout rooms to give you a chance to directly interact with the teams and experts. Each room will be moderated by a PIM team member and will include industry experts and potential investors. Startup teams will present their live demos and share the impact story of a real user, followed by a Q&A session where you can ask questions or offer feedback.
People’s Choice Award
Don’t miss your chance to shape the outcome of Demo Day by voting for your favorite pitch! Voting will open on July 1st, and we’ll share the voting link at that time. The People’s Choice Award winner will receive a special recognition and prize. Make sure to vote during the event to show your support for the teams making a real difference!
