Who says NGOs aren't full of entrepreneurs?

We fund & support
the scaling of deeply innovative NGOs

RAISE Sherpas Associations is our philanthropic gas pedal designed to fund and support innovative associations that take a systemic approach to issues linked to social and environmental transition.

Our thesis

6

associations a year

€120K

donations over 3 years

European

associations

Our approach

The organizations we support are in the process of scaling up, and have already demonstrated the solidity and profoundly innovative dimension of their approach.
“At Sistech, we connect innovation with refugee women’s talent, blending public interest with tangible results. Support from Raise Sherpas boosts our fellows’ visibility with top companies and deepens ties with impact-driven associations."
Josephine Goube
Founder @Sistech
"For J'accueille, being supported by RAISE Sherpas Associations means first and foremost benefiting from a caring network with extensive tech expertise."
David Robert
@J'accueille
" Live for Good has tech in its DNA: from the start, we used digital tools to amplify support for beneficiaries. Associations can’t miss opportunities like AI, data, or no-code. Partners like RAISE Sherpas help multiply our impact!"
Anaïs Radelli
Managing Director @Live for good
With Bayes Impact, we are thrilled to be supported by RAISE Sherpas Associations. This support means a lot to us because, at Bayes Impact, our mission is to bridge the gap between tech — particularly artificial intelligence — and social impact."
Paul Duan
Founder @Bayes Impact
"Their positioning at the crossroads of entrepreneurship and associations makes them a partner of choice for a non-profit association with the ambition of making a strong, international impact like Climate Dividends."
Laura Beaulier
@Climate Dividends
"RAISE Sherpas supports Share it in growing and using digital tools to amplify nonprofit impact. Together, we engage the tech sector and steer it toward the common good!"
Guilhem Menard
co-founder @Share it

FAQ

01.
What are the criteria to be a RAISE Sherpas Associations awardee?

We fund deeply innovative associations that address their issues in a systemic way and are in a scaling phase. They must have validated a minimum budget of €400K for the current year.

02.
Which sectors do the supported associations belong to?

They must belong to one of the following sectors: environmental protection and biodiversity or social inclusion and socio-professional integration.

03.
How does the selection process work?

We support 3 new associations every 6 months. The first call for applications is in November and the second in May. You can submit your preliminary application here, and the team will get back to you if you are selected to submit a complete application.

04.
What does it mean to be a RAISE Sherpas Associations awardee?

Beyond receiving funding between €90K and €120K spread over 3 years, it means gaining access to our entire ecosystem (corporates, tech and impact mentors, pro bono experts, etc.) as well as tailored support from the RAISE teams.

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