Over the past seventy years, the balance of our planet has been challenged by an unprecedented acceleration in consumption and production. The world’s population has tripled, fossil fuel consumption has increased by more than 500%, and nearly half of tropical and temperate forests have disappeared. The result? Increasingly frequent climate crises, scarcity of resources, rampant pollution and a direct impact on people’s health and well-being.
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 and research by the Planetary Health Alliance outline a clear scenario: the balance between the health of the planet and that of people are inseparable.
In the face of this emergency, it is no longer enough to reduce the damage: we need a radical change, a new approach that focuses on the regeneration of natural, economic and social systems. It is precisely in this scenario that Planet FoundamentaLS 2025, the call launched by SocialFare to support startups that want to innovate and generate a positive impact, fits in.
The transition to more sustainable models passes through five key areas, which are the verticals of SocialFare’s open call :
- Climate, sustainability and resource management: decarbonisation, protection of biodiversity and sustainable management of water and energy resources.
- Health and new prevention models: prevention of pollution-related diseases and development of new digital solutions for health.
- Technology, AI and sustainable innovation: using AI, big data and blockchain to improve transparency and accessibility.
- Future of work and new economic models: promotion of the circular economy and inclusive financial instruments.
- Education and culture for the transition: digital literacy and awareness of sustainable consumption patterns.
Traditional responses to environmental and social crises are often slow and fragmented. Startups, on the other hand, can experiment quickly, adapt to changes, and scale innovative solutions with significant impacts. Planet FoundamentaLS 2025 was created precisely to accelerate this process , selecting and supporting the most promising companies operating in three strategic areas:
- Balance of the planet: sustainable management of resources and circular transition.
- Community balance: health, inclusion and collective well-being.
- Technological balance: sustainable innovation and responsible artificial intelligence.
The program is aimed at motivated and dedicated teams, ready to grow with SocialFare to trigger scalable change processes. Early stage startups will be accelerated with a validated prototype or with a product on the market, with intentional, additional and measurable social impact, which stand out for offering a highly innovative product/service. Applications will be accepted both from established companies (innovative startups, SIAVS, S.r.l.), and from companies still in the incorporation phase.
The startups selected for Planet FoundamentaLS 2025 will have access to a structured acceleration program, with:
- 4 months of intensive acceleration
- Full-time online and offline program at Rinascimenti Sociali in Turin
- Up to €150,000 of investment through SocialFare Seed for the most promising companies, in exchange for a percentage of equity varying between 7% and 15%
- Dedicated acceleration team with experts in business modeling, investment readiness and social impact assessment
- Access to a network of over 60 impact investors, mentors and advisors to develop and scale your solution
- Desks in the co-working area and meeting rooms
- Access to events organized in the headquarters in the heart of Turin
The data speak for themselves: the time to act is now. A radical change is needed that involves institutions, businesses and civil society. Planet FoundamentaLS 2025 is a call to action for startups, entrepreneurs and innovators who want to be protagonists of this transition.
Applications are open until May 4, 2025 at this link.
(Source: SocialFare press release)
