Fostering Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Intercultural Exchange in the Global South through Design Thinking.

Impact Week is a non-profit initiative that unites people from a variety of countries and organizations. It promotes the development of innovation and entrepreneurship skills in developing and emerging economies as a foundation for sustainable growth by using Design Thinking to establish sustainable business models. It equips the next generation for employment to become inspiring leaders – successful agripreneurs, entrepreneurs, and game-changers, regardless of their field or level of expertise.

Upcoming Impact Weeks

Empowering Change: Your Journey Starts Here!

Cali, Colombia 2025

Cali, Colombia 2025

From June 11 to June 19 we're bringing our Design Thinking Challenge to the "Country of Magical Realism" for an exciting fourth edition - Come join us for Impact Week Colombia 2025!
Cape Town, South Africa 2025

Cape Town, South Africa 2025

This year, we’re uniting passionate minds from September 3 to September 11 to turn ideas into action in Cape Town—a hub of innovation and determination! Join us in shaping the future!
Baguio, Philippines 2025

Baguio, Philippines 2025

Become a Junior Design Thinking Coach from November 5 to November 13 at Impact Week Baguio, nestled in the scenic mountains of the Philippines!
Lima, Peru 2025

Lima, Peru 2025

Join the Impact Week Peru from November 5 to November 13 and become a Junior Design Thinking Coach, where you'll inspire local youth to solve pressing challenges through creativity and innovation!
How You Can Create Impact

Engage as a Company

Become a Junior Design Thinking Coach

Volunteer with us

Success Stories

Did Impact Week also have an effect on your life? Did you found your own business, did you host your own Design Thinking Workshop, did you drive change in your company? Let us know!

Our Impact

17 Countries

Engaging with diverse communities worldwide.

52 Impact Weeks

With 5 of them being virtual events.

4867 Students

Or young people benefiting from the program.

941 Local Coaches

Paired with 561 International Coaches to guide students.

837 Ideas Created

Addressing real-world challenges in various fields.

37 Local Partners Empowered

Fostering innovation and problem-solving.

Our Global Footprint
Latest News

Impact Week Newsletter July 2024

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Learn about our latest news from the Impact Week world!

Success Stories – Africa Nazarene University (ANU)

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The African Nazarene University, home of the first-ever Impact Week, has successfully run their own Impact Weeks since 2018 – in Kenya and beyond! With the in 2024 newly branded “Innovation Week” that is now held yearly at the ANU, the locals tailored the concept even further to what is relevant for them and included other elements such as the Business Model Canvas. We are incredibly happy to see that the ANU truly become a centre for innovation and continue using and spreading Design Thinking!
A portable medical suitcase

Gonep Pharmaceuticals – Success Story from the Impact Week Kenya 2022

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In Kenya's rural areas, poor infrastructure makes access to medical care a significant challenge. Jeremiah saw this firsthand and wanted to find a solution. While his portable medical kit wasn't developed during an Impact Week, the experience gave him something invaluable—the confidence and mindset to turn ideas into action. Seeing what could be achieved in just four days inspired him to take the leap and start his own business. Today, Jeremiah runs his own company, bringing medical care closer to those who need it most.

Liberation Hub – Success Story of Impact Week Ghana 2023

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During Impact Week Ghana, the Liberation Hub team developed a powerful solution to break the period stigma—providing reusable menstrual pads and educating communities. Just six months later, they’ve already reached over 1,000 students, parents, and teachers, ensuring that menstruation is no longer a barrier to education.

Team Ghana has kicked off the program!

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GENERAL NEWS

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GENERAL NEWS

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The first locally facilitated International Impact Week | Kenya, Nairobi

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The ladies of Impact Week Ghana

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We’re happy to introduce the first ever all-female international orga team for Impact Week Ghana. Who are these women? How did they meet? How did Impact Week Ghana take off? Read on to find out more…
Our Partners and Supporters

“My experience with the Design Thinking Junior Coach program has completely changed the way I approach problem solving”

Motaz Al Ansari

Junior Coach Impact Week Jordan 2023

“Impact week is an incredible once in a lifetime experience – packed with innovative spirit, inspiration, ideas, amazing stories & people, intense workshops and – needless to say – lots of fun!”

Ulrike Stroh

Junior Coach Impact Week Uganda 2025, Lufthansa Industry Solutions

„From the Impact Week, I first got hope that some of the most complex challenges that the world is facing now can still be tackled once we are willing to look at them from a new perspective, a more inclusive and user centric way.“

Patrick Ndikumana

University Student and Local Junior Coach

“The Impact Week for me is always a big learning opportunity, a challenging adventure and a lot of fun.”

Jochen Gürtler

Volunteer - Lead Coach, SAP