Deadline: 31st march 2026
They provide early-stage innovators with access to capital and resources to help them develop and scale. Our mission is to catalyze innovation and impact by supporting early-stage startups and nonprofits that are building solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Impact Categories
- Environment – Accelerating solutions across climate tech, circular economy, sustainable food and agriculture, smart and sustainable cities, climate adaptation, and impact measurement.
- Health & Wellbeing – Expanding access to care while scaling and strengthening health infrastructure to deliver demonstrable outcomes.
- Economic Empowerment – Unlocking inclusive growth through access to capital, financial inclusion, affordable housing and community wealth building.
- Education & Human Capital – Advancing lifelong learning and future of work by scaling edtech, digital equity, workforce development, and responsible labor practices.
Benefits
- In-House Accelerator Program: Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) supports early-stage startups and nonprofits.
- Access to Capital: Participating startups will receive an equity investment (or a grant for nonprofits), a five-month curated program, mentorship, networking opportunities, dedicated office space and access to a network of seasoned experts and industry leaders.
- Powerful Networks: They connect early-stage startups and nonprofits with Morgan Stanley bankers, financial advisors, technology experts and others who can open doors to valuable industry networks. In addition, they help participants gain visibility and access within the broader investor ecosystem.
- Mentoring and More: Morgan Stanley pairs each organization with hand-picked mentors, entrepreneurs-in-residence and advisors who provide counsel and coaching to help each company and nonprofit grow and scale.
Eligibility
- Startups
Ideal startups are creating measurable impact across the environment, health & wellbeing, economic empowerment, and education & human capital. They have launched a product in market with demonstrable revenues and fall within the pre-seed to Series A funding stage.
- Nonprofit Organizations
Ideal organizations will include nonprofits creating measurable impact across the environment, health & wellbeing, economic empowerment, and education & human capital. They have a clear and demonstrable business plan with sustainable revenues, funding structures in place and have 501(c)(3) status or a recognized international equivalent.
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