
Turner MIINT (MBA Impact Investing Network & Training)
Empowering the next generation of impact investors through experiential learning.

Empowering the next generation of impact investors through experiential learning.
Turner MIINT is a global experiential learning platform that equips graduate students with the skills and networks to become effective impact investors. Co-produced by the Impact Capital Managers Institute and Wharton's Impact, Value, and Sustainable Business Initiative, the program trains emerging leaders in impact investing methodology and execution.
Turner MIINT focuses on developing talent in impact investing by providing graduate students with hands-on experience and exposure to real investment opportunities. The program emphasizes the importance of measurable social and environmental impact alongside strong business models, preparing participants to become effective impact investors in a growing field.
Start with your school's Turner MIINT contact because participating schools handle student selection. If your school is not listed, seek faculty or administrator support before contacting Turner MIINT about a future cohort. Students facing visa or travel-regulation barriers can use the virtual competition option; other virtual requests are considered case by case.
Graduate students from 35+ top programs across six countries are eligible to participate.
The program is open to graduate students from various top programs, with no specific referral or invitation process mentioned.
Participants gain hands-on experience in impact investing, access to industry professionals, and networking opportunities that can lead to career advancements in the field.
The program runs for a year, beginning with orientation and culminating in final presentations and investment committee pitches.
Notable portfolio companies include Edovo (criminal justice tech), Kumulus (climate adaptation), and LearnSprout (education; acquired by Apple). MIINT has successfully transitioned participants into roles such as impact fund analysts, foundation program officers, and corporate impact investing teams.
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
The potential seed investment, up to $50,000, is for the presented company rather than student compensation. Participating schools pay a fee whose amount is not stated and cover student travel to in-person events.
Eligibility is for full-time, on-campus, in-person master's or doctoral students. Some other students may audit written materials, but auditing does not include live workshops, mentoring, or competition access.
Students apply through participating schools, and each school sets its selection process. Students at unlisted schools can seek faculty or administrator support and contact Turner MIINT about a future cohort.
Participating schools pay a fee whose amount is not stated and cover student travel to in-person events.
No. The potential seed investment, up to $50,000, is for the presented company, not student compensation.
It typically runs from September or October through April and involves about five hours per week, with variation by school.
A virtual competition is available for visa or travel-regulation constraints. Other virtual requests are reviewed case by case.

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Source: 2026 Turner MIINT Builds Future Leaders in Impact InvestingWharton Impact reports the 2026 cohort and support counts.
Source: 2026 Turner MIINT Builds Future Leaders in Impact InvestingA virtual option is available for specified travel barriers; other requests are reviewed individually.
Source: Get Involved and Frequently Asked QuestionsSchools pay an undisclosed participation fee and cover student travel to in-person events.
Source: Get Involved and Frequently Asked QuestionsThe potential seed investment is for the presented company, not student compensation.
Source: Program OverviewParticipants receive community access, mentorship, training, and networking opportunities.
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