Empowering visions,

Transforming realities.

11—13
NOVEMBER 2024
Lisbon, Portugal

The Festival

The Shaping the World Festival is the ultimate educational, business and inspiration platform for the pan-European social innovation community. Combining the learnings gained across the year from the satellites events and research groups, the 3-day and night programme brings together the network and wider audiences to explore the spectrum of activity taking place across European social innovation ecosystems with a focus around socially responsible ideation, via an exhibition of findings, conferences, screenings, showcases, masterclasses, workshops and entertainment.

3
DAYS
60
Startup Ecosystems
300+
Attendees
All
11 NOV
12 NOV
13 NOV
Beyond Charity:
The Rise of New Philanthropy in Driving Systemic Change
11 November
17:00 — 19:30
Location:
Fundação Santander Portugal
Coming Soon
Redbridge Lisbon x Shaping the World Festival
12 November
18:30 — 22:00
Location:
Tribe Social Club
Join us for a memorable evening as we celebrate entrepreneurship, foster meaningful connections, meet innovators, and exchange ideas that can change the world at the intersection of Impact and Health Tech.This year, we are thrilled to partner with the Shaping the World Festival, the first pan-European festival dedicated to social impact.We will welcome partners from the festival, including the London School of Economics and Political Science, Nova School of Business & Economics, Casa do Impacto, Social Nest Foundation, Here Partners, and Bron, the Unicorn Factory, our RedBridge community, and participants coming from the US and beyond to take part in one of the busiest weeks of the year!Get ready for a fun night, with impactful networking, great cocktails, delicious pizza, and our own DJ Groove Armanda!
Tickets
Impact Shakers
Pitch Competition
13 November
10:00 — 18:00
Location:
Casa do impacto
Calling all European-headquartered ClimateTech & InclusionTech startups with diverse founding teams! Impact Shakers, a global impact ecosystem player on a mission to tackle complex societal challenges through inclusive entrepreneurship, has teamed up with Startup Guide for a pitching competition at the Startup Guide Summit. We are selecting 16 ClimateTech & InclusionTech startups to pitch and compete for a €10K investment from the Impact Shakers Microfund. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your innovation and drive meaningful change.
Apply before 14 October.
Visit the WebsiteApply Here
Startup Guide Summit
13 November
10:00 — 22:00
Location:
Casa do impacto
The Startup Guide Summit brings together startups, investors, public sector representatives, community builders, and key stakeholders from 60 startup ecosystems. The goal of the Summit is to foster exchange and collaboration among these diverse stakeholders, matching innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. Through this event, we aim to create a platform that encourages the exchange of ideas and cultivates meaningful partnerships capable of driving real change. The event is a full-day summit followed by a networking dinner, hosted at Casa Do Impacto.
Visit the WebsiteTickets
Beyond Charity:
The Rise of New Philanthropy in Driving Systemic Change
11 November
17:00 — 19:30
Location:
Fundação Santander Portugal
Coming Soon
Redbridge Lisbon x Shaping the World Festival
12 November
18:30 — 22:00
Location:
Tribe Social Club
Join us for a memorable evening as we celebrate entrepreneurship, foster meaningful connections, meet innovators, and exchange ideas that can change the world at the intersection of Impact and Health Tech.This year, we are thrilled to partner with the Shaping the World Festival, the first pan-European festival dedicated to social impact.We will welcome partners from the festival, including the London School of Economics and Political Science, Nova School of Business & Economics, Casa do Impacto, Social Nest Foundation, Here Partners, and Bron, the Unicorn Factory, our RedBridge community, and participants coming from the US and beyond to take part in one of the busiest weeks of the year!Get ready for a fun night, with impactful networking, great cocktails, delicious pizza, and our own DJ Groove Armanda!
Tickets
Startup Guide Summit
13 November
10:00 — 22:00
Location:
Casa do impacto
The Startup Guide Summit brings together startups, investors, public sector representatives, community builders, and key stakeholders from 60 startup ecosystems. The goal of the Summit is to foster exchange and collaboration among these diverse stakeholders, matching innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. Through this event, we aim to create a platform that encourages the exchange of ideas and cultivates meaningful partnerships capable of driving real change. The event is a full-day summit followed by a networking dinner, hosted at Casa Do Impacto.
Visit the WebsiteTickets
Impact Shakers
Pitch Competition
13 November
10:00 — 18:00
Location:
Casa do impacto
Calling all European-headquartered ClimateTech & InclusionTech startups with diverse founding teams! Impact Shakers, a global impact ecosystem player on a mission to tackle complex societal challenges through inclusive entrepreneurship, has teamed up with Startup Guide for a pitching competition at the Startup Guide Summit. We are selecting 16 ClimateTech & InclusionTech startups to pitch and compete for a €10K investment from the Impact Shakers Microfund. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your innovation and drive meaningful change.
Apply before 14 October.
Visit the WebsiteApply Here
Our Partners
Become a partner

We firmly believe in the power of collaboration, recognizing 
that ambitious goals are best achieved through strong alliances. 
To bring the Festival to life, we are building a coalition of over 
50 impact partners, including cities, governments, community organizations, corporations, incubators, accelerators, and investors from around the world. If you’re interested in becoming a partner and contributing to the Festival, please feel free 
to contact us—let’s work together!

Get in Touch
Host an event

Interested in hosting an event as part of the Shaping The World Festival or being featured in the official program? We’re always looking for impact-driven organizations, community builders, and individuals who want to host satellite events during 
the Festival. Feel free to reach out to us!

Apply Here