<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5cc00d5b-5af2-4de2-b814-63a43a9ba3c6/c6384bfd-d7ff-4e8f-bcda-db5d6b6b30c8/RE_Icons_Small_Black_ArrowRight.png" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5cc00d5b-5af2-4de2-b814-63a43a9ba3c6/c6384bfd-d7ff-4e8f-bcda-db5d6b6b30c8/RE_Icons_Small_Black_ArrowRight.png" width="40px" /> Our selection criteria assess your business and founding team across four dimensions: impact, innovation, traction, and leadership. The selection process is based initially on an online application, followed by video interviews with the RESPOND team.
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For the RESPOND Accelerator, we’re looking for ten startups worldwide with solutions that match the following criteria:
<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right-basic_gray.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right-basic_gray.svg" width="40px" /> We seek sustainable business models that work towards a regenerative economy and systematically address one of our three Areas of Action.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right-basic_gray.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right-basic_gray.svg" width="40px" /> We’re excited about cutting-edge technology and innovative business models that have the potential to scale up globally.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right-basic_gray.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right-basic_gray.svg" width="40px" /> We typically look for early-stage startups with a functional prototype, first paying customers, and revenues.
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