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In The NewsWorldUpstart Impacts2026-02-18T19:27:49+00:00

Featured: WUI President Karina Sotnik Keynotes at sTARTUp Estonia Day 2026, presenting “Why Great Science Fails — and How to Build Ventures That Don’t”

Press Release: HiveBio Accelerator, Powered by WorldUpstart Impacts and Seeded by Knight Foundation, Celebrates Graduation and $3.56M in New Investment for Diverse Life Sciences Startups

Press Release: WUI Board Announcement

Press Release: WorldUpstart Impacts and Impact 51 announce collaboration

About Us

WorldUpstart Impacts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing innovation in life sciences and deep tech around the world. Funded in part by The John S. and James Knight Foundation, it empowers researchers and entrepreneurs by building pathways that translate groundbreaking science into real-world solutions.

Our Mission

We support institutions and governments worldwide to build entrepreneurial ecosystems that drive scientific and technological breakthroughs.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world where transformative local innovations uplift communities everywhere, creating a ripple effect of progress and opportunity that improves lives globally.