CALL FOR IDEAS

ONDA supports the ideas
that transform Sicily

Wave embraces ideas that transform Sicily

Wave accompanies
the ideas that transform
Sicily

A three-year nurturing programme for social enterprises: tailored mentoring, hands-on training, and vital financial support.

APPLY FOR ONDA 2.0

From 1 to 20 October, applications are officially open for Onda 2026! To join our journey, simply read the guidelines and fill out the form.

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Ideas to Change Sicily

Ideas to Change
Sicily

We are seeking entrepreneurial ideas that can address Sicily's most pressing challenges: inequality, depopulation, environmental crises, and lack of opportunities. We aim for practical solutions deeply rooted in the local communities, with the potential to create a real impact.

We are seeking entrepreneurial ideas that can address the most urgent challenges facing Sicily: inequalities, depopulation, environmental crisis, and lack of opportunities. We need concrete solutions, deeply rooted in local communities, with the potential to create real impact.

We are seeking entrepreneurial ideas that can address the most pressing challenges facing Sicily: inequalities, depopulation, environmental crisis, and lack of opportunities. We are looking for concrete solutions, deeply rooted in the local communities, with the potential to create a real impact.

What We Offer

3

years

A practical journey on social entrepreneurship

Three years of dedicated, tailor-made mentorship. An extensive, hands-on programme designed for action and growth, offering personalized mentoring sessions to nurture and guide every team.

25k

euro

Resources to kickstart your project

A grant of €25,000 for the two best projects, dedicated to improving your business's sustainability.

500

pioneers

An ecosystem that accompanies you

Access to Fondazione Marea's network for three years: over 500 pioneers, businesses, and partners eager to provide you with connections, dialogue, and opportunities to nurture and grow your idea. Let your vision thrive in a vibrant Mediterranean community that champions culture, community, environment, and innovation.

Access to the Fondazione Marea network for three years: over 400 pioneers, businesses, and partners ready to offer connections, dialogue, and opportunities to help your idea flourish. Embrace the Mediterranean spirit and join a community dedicated to culture, community, environment, and innovation.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

DO YOU HAVE
ALL THE REQUIREMENTS?

Discover the Official Rules

Checklist for the application

Are you a social enterprise based in Sicily?

Have you been established for at least 12 monts and had at least one set of financial statements approved?

Are you determined to make your social enterprise more solid and sustainable?

Do you have an idea and are you motivated
to transform it into a social enterprise?

Our journey forward

the stages of the programme

15 May

Opening of Applications

October 1

Opening
Applications

October 13

Onda Presentation Webinar

Online meeting at 6:00 PM to present the Onda 2.0 program, meet social entrepreneurs, answer questions, and listen to ideas.

OCTOBER 20

Closing
Applications

November 10

Selection Result

NOVEMBER 15 / DECEMBER 15

Road to the Pitch Day

Tailored support for every team: we map your unique needs, perfect your pitch, and guide you with dedicated tutors and bespoke mentoring.

DECEMBER 17

Pitch Day

A day of public presentations where the selected teams will pitch their ideas to an audience of pioneers, partners, and investors. This marks the start of the three-year support program!

Do you need to clear up any doubts?

If you have any queries or questions, please send an email to:
info@fondazionemarea.org

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YOUR IDEA

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Between January and March 2027, we will be launching Fondazione Marea’s next accelerator programme, Onda 3.0, dedicated to supporting social impact enterprises of all kinds. Stay tuned for the opening!