About the programme
An open call for early-stage initiatives at the intersection of environmental and societal change that address root causes rather than surface symptoms. Selected participants join a cohort-based, online 10-month incubation journey with peer learning, coaching, systems mapping, and visibility support. Initiatives must have groundwork such as research, testing, a pilot, or community engagement; a concept on paper alone is not enough.
Duration: 10 months (1 March to 31 December 2027)
Eligibility
- Working on an early-stage initiative at the intersection of environmental and societal change
- Initiative is past the idea stage, with some groundwork such as research, testing, a pilot, or community engagement
- Ability to join regular online group calls within UTC−6 to UTC+6 and communicate in English
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What they look for
- Underrepresented voices from the global majority and historically excluded communities are especially welcome
- At least one Swiss-based initiative is included in each annual cohort
How to apply
- Open call runs 15 September to 16 November 2026
- Shortlisting 17 November to 11 December 2026
- Interviews 14 to 18 December 2026
- Final selection by external jurors 5 January to 4 February 2027
- Notification and onboarding 5 to 28 February 2027
- Incubation runs 1 March to 31 December 2027
Applications are submitted on Unearthodox’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
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- Unearthodox · Application
- Last checked
- 10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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