• Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures selected 20 startups and four nonprofits from the Americas and EMEA for its 2026 accelerator.
• The cohort targets measurable impact across environment, health and wellbeing, economic empowerment, and education and human capital.
• Morgan Stanley has distributed more than $40 million to over 160 organizations through the program since its inception.

Morgan Stanley has selected 24 early-stage organizations for its 2026 Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures cohort, expanding its backing of businesses and nonprofits addressing social and environmental challenges.

The new cohort brings together 20 startups and four nonprofits from the Americas and Europe, the Middle East and Africa. They were selected from thousands of applications.

Participants will receive an equity investment, or a grant for nonprofits, alongside five months of tailored support. The accelerator also provides mentorship, curriculum, networking opportunities and access to Morgan Stanley’s global investor network.

Morgan Stanley shifts to four impact themes

For 2026, Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures, or MSISV, has introduced a thematic structure for its accelerator.

The 24 organizations are divided across four categories: Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Economic Empowerment, and Education & Human Capital. Morgan Stanley said the approach reflects areas where it sees strong potential for scalable solutions and measurable impact.

“Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures brings together innovative early-stage founders and nonprofit leaders tackling challenges to drive meaningful impact. Our program’s impact categories are designed to foster deeper collaboration across the cohort while continuing to provide each organization with targeted support to grow and scale,” said LaToya Wilson, Global Co-Head of MSISV.

The accelerator combines capital with operational support at a stage when young ventures can face significant barriers to scaling. Founders will work with MSISV, Entrepreneurs in Residence and senior Morgan Stanley mentors on individual growth priorities.

Since its inception, MSISV has distributed more than $40 million in capital to over 160 organizations.

Climate technology spans waste, water and buildings

Seven organizations fall within the Environment category.

ADAR Technologies develops waste-to-value systems using acoustic energy instead of heat. Aquagga focuses on field-deployable PFAS destruction technology for industries, municipalities and government agencies.

Concular operates a platform for identifying, reclaiming and reselling building materials. Enerdrape is developing drilling-free geothermal panels that use underground spaces as renewable heating and cooling sources.

Everimpact combines satellites, ground sensors and AI to track greenhouse gas emissions. Grale develops plant-based alternatives to plastics, while PulpaTronics produces recyclable, metal-free RFID tags for product tracking.

Together, the companies reflect several areas attracting corporate and investor attention. These include circular materials, emissions measurement, pollution control and building decarbonization.

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Health and economic inclusion broaden the mandate

The Health & Wellbeing category includes six ventures spanning biotechnology, diagnostics, AI and preventative healthcare.

Exobiosphere uses microgravity for drug discovery and disease modelling. Oxford Heartbeat develops decision-support software for neurovascular surgery, while Phaeosynt is developing microalgae-based production of proteins such as antibodies.

Stride combines health testing with coaching and personalized supplements. William Oak Diagnostics is developing an at-home micronutrient blood test. Xtory uses AI agents to automate hospital workflows.

Economic Empowerment ventures address access to markets, benefits and essential services. They include ABALOBI, Kahawa 1893, Starlight, VETLIFE, Viva Benefits and XENA Intelligence.

Their models range from supporting small-scale fishers and women coffee farmers to connecting households with government benefits and other financial resources.

Human capital joins the impact agenda

The Education & Human Capital category extends the accelerator’s focus into skills, technology access and workforce development.

AnnieCannons trains human trafficking survivors for software and AI careers. Gratia connects organizations with pre-vetted analysts through a technology-enabled professional services platform.

Robo Wunderkind provides robotics, STEM and AI education for young learners. Social Cipher develops games and curricula for neurodivergent youth. The Unconnected Foundation works to expand affordable internet access in underserved communities.

“During the selection process, the 2026 cohort stood out for their blend of frontier innovation and community impact, the traction they have achieved and the ambition of their vision,” noted Sanghamitra Karra, Global Co-Head of MSISV. “We look forward to helping these organizations build on that momentum and expand their impact.”

The cohort will complete the five-month accelerator before presenting at Morgan Stanley’s Global Showcase and Demo Day in February 2027.

For investors and corporate leaders, the cohort offers a view into where impact-oriented early-stage capital is moving. The mix extends beyond climate technology into healthcare, workforce development and financial inclusion. It also reflects a broader ESG investment landscape in which measurable social outcomes increasingly sit alongside environmental performance and commercial scalability.