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- Accelerator focuses on impact across four areas: Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Economic Empowerment, and Education & Human Capital
- 20 startups and four nonprofits in the Americas and EMEA were selected from thousands of applicants
- Five-month program provides capital, mentorship and access to the firm's global network
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced the 2026 global cohort of its Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV). This year's cohort includes 20 startups and four nonprofits across the Americas and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) participating in the firm's five-month accelerator program designed to help early-stage innovators develop and scale their impact.
Selected from thousands of applications, the 24 organizations will receive a $150,000 equity investment, or grant funding for nonprofits, as well as access to a curated curriculum, networking opportunities and office space. Founders will work closely with a dedicated MSISV team, Entrepreneurs in Residence and senior Morgan Stanley mentors. Following the five-month accelerator program, the cohort will present at a global showcase and demo day in February 2027.
MSISV is focused on advancing solutions in four thematic areas where the firm sees significant potential for scale and measurable impact: Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Economic Empowerment and Education & Human Capital.
"Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures is helping companies and nonprofits build stronger organizations and advance solutions with the potential for lasting impact," said Jessica Alsford, Chief Sustainability Officer, Morgan Stanley. "By connecting early-stage innovators with valuable expertise and networking across our Integrated Firm, we can support the unique priorities and long-term growth goals of these game-changing organizations."
Participants of the 2026 MSISV cohort are:
- Environment: ADAR Technologies (US), Aquagga (US), Concular (Germany), Enerdrape (Switzerland), Everimpact (France), Grale (Sweden), PulpaTronics (UK)
- Health & Wellbeing: Exobiosphere (US), Oxford Heartbeat (UK), Phaeosynt (Germany), Stride (UK), William Oak Diagnostics (UK), Xtory (US)
- Economic Empowerment: ABALOBI (South Africa), Kahawa 1893 (US), Starlight (US), VETLIFE (US), Viva Benefits (US), XENA Intelligence (US)
- Education & Human Capital: AnnieCannons (US), Gratia (US), Robo Wunderkind (US), Social Cipher (US), The Unconnected Foundation (UK)
MSISV has distributed more than $40 million in capital to over 160 organizations since 2017.
Learn more about the 2026 MSISV cohort here .
Learn more about Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures here .
About Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures
Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) provides innovators with access to capital and resources to help them develop and scale. Our mission is to catalyze innovation and impact by supporting early-stage startups and nonprofits that are building solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
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