The Idea Validation Program is designed for those who are in the very early stages of developing a project. It is a practical, structured, but flexible program that helps you validate your idea.

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Through concrete tools, targeted resources, and an iterative approach, we help you understand if it is really worth investing time and energy into your project. The 6-month program encourages reflection, active learning, and immediate application of what you’ve learned to refine and strengthen your idea.

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During the program, you will:

• Better understand the real needs of the people benefiting from your project;

• Quickly and effectively test the key concepts of your idea;

• Validate and develop the project to make it clear, solid, and communicable.

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Participants will have access to:

• The freedom to follow the program at their own pace;

• Carefully curated and easily accessible educational resources;

• 3 hours of support and feedback with a selected team member;

• Access to the Impact Hub Ticino community and events for 6 months.

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Duration: 6 months
Value: CHF 1,080
Base cost: CHF 540* (CHF 90* per month)
Voluntary contribution: at discretion
*Excluding VAT

It’s our flagship program: a structured program designed for businesses, startups, and nonprofits that want to define or evolve their impact logic.

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The heart of the program is a 2-day intensive retreat, immersive and regenerating, where participants work deeply on values, the vision for change, and impact strategy. This experience is complemented by personalized methodological support, spread over 3 months, with a dedicated time package to assist the team in developing and implementing their strategy.

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During the program, you will:

• Reflect on personal and organizational values to define a clear direction and purpose;

• Build a coherent impact logic integrated into the strategy;

• Receive practical support to transform impact into action.

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Participants will benefit from:

• A 2-day (one night) retreat for a team of two people to work intensively and collaboratively;

• 6 hours of individual support from the Impact Hub Ticino team;

• 8 hours of support from one or more experts;

• A personalized working pace;

• Opportunities for discussions with other teams and projects;

• Selected and accessible learning resources;

• Access to the community and events of Impact Hub Ticino for 12 months.

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Maximum duration: 3 months
Value: CHF 6,800
Base cost: CHF 990* (CHF 330* per month)
Voluntary contribution: at your discretion
*Excluding VAT

Note: This program is preparatory for the "Impact and Business Model Design and Validation" program that follows.

This program is designed for businesses, startups, and nonprofits that want to strengthen their strategic vision, solidify their business model, and integrate social and environmental impact at the core of their activities.

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After completing the "Impact Logic and Strategy" program, projects are supported for 4 months with a modular, flexible, and interactive approach. The goal is to quickly and concretely test and validate impact and economic sustainability hypotheses, accelerating the transition from strategy to action.

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During the program, you will:

• Strengthen your business model with a focus on integrated impact;

• Validate your hypotheses with the support of experts and the community;

• Prepare for growth paths, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.

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Participants will benefit from:

• 8 hours of individual support from the Impact Hub Ticino team;

• 10 hours of support from one or more experts;

• A personalized working pace;

• Opportunities for discussions with other teams and projects;

• Selected learning resources, accessible for independent use;

• Access to the community and events of Impact Hub Ticino for 12 months;

• Presentation of your project at the Agora, a moment of interaction and exchange with the local community.

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Additionally, more structured, mature, and high-impact projects will have access to advanced mentoring sessions, support for fundraising scenarios, and strategic partnership building, and will have the opportunity to present at least three pitch events over the following 6 months.

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Maximum duration: 4 months
Value: CHF 7,000
Base cost: CHF 0
Variable contribution: at your discretion

This program provides structured support, tailored to individual needs, for those developing an impact-driven project, offering access to strategic resources and dedicated mentoring. The unique feature of this program is its focus on organizations that cannot follow a fixed working rhythm or have specific needs but still require strategic support in one of the following areas:

• Project identity: Who you are and why

• Impact model: Defining and measuring impact

• Business model: Structuring a sustainable strategy

• Governance: Improving team management

• Communication and marketing: Strengthening your visibility

• Budget and financing: Planning for growth

• Scalability: Evaluating replication or growth opportunities

The duration of the program and the cost are defined together based on an initial meeting where the needs will be outlined.

For more information, contact us at zebra@impactclub.ch

Our programs are aimed at both for-profit and nonprofit projects. When we talk about nonprofit entrepreneurship, we refer to organizations that, despite not having profit-driven goals, choose to adopt an entrepreneurial approach to achieve their impact: they define clear objectives, measure results, develop sustainable economic models, and engage with market dynamics. These organizations don't just aim to "do good," but strive to do so in an effective, strategic, and lasting way.

Impact Club's programs are structured with a combination of guided sessions and moments of individual team work, supported by digital resources.
These resources include targeted readings, podcasts, instructional videos, webinars, practical tools, and models to follow, all designed to stimulate critical thinking and the concrete evolution of the project.
All program activities are coordinated and accessible through a dedicated digital platform, allowing teams to work autonomously while receiving continuous guidance.

Each team works at its own pace, and the programs have a predetermined maximum duration. If a team is unable to complete the program within the maximum duration, it can define a "Personalized Development Path" together with the Impact Club team.

If you're unsure about which program to choose, feel free to reach out to us or join the Impact Club Open Call so we can recommend the most suitable program for your needs.

Each program is different, just like every team. The needs, rhythms, and availabilities vary from project to project, and that's perfectly fine. There's no one-size-fits-all formula, but one thing is certain: running an impact-driven business requires motivation, care, and presence. It takes both your mind and your heart.
As a reference, for those participating in one of the three structured programs, the minimum commitment required ranges from 6 to 12 hours per week. This time includes guided learning, online activities, and the in-person meetings outlined in the program.
If you feel that the pace of the incubator doesn't suit your current moment or your team's energy, no worries: Impact Club's Personalized Development Path could be the right choice for you.