Join the global competition. Learn about impact investing and use your skills to assess early-stage impact venture capital deals.
Throughout the academic year, students source and conduct due diligence on companies that combine impact with compelling business models. Participants learn topics like impact management and measurement practices as well as early-stage valuation models. Learn more about the global program here and read on below to learn more about the on-campus Turner MIINT experience for Wharton and Penn students.
“I was incredibly impressed with the quality of work done by these students – and, more so, by the passion and commitment to using their business degrees for positive change. As I looked around the room, I was confident that I was meeting some of the impact investing industry’s future leaders.”
– Bobby Turner, W’84, sponsor of the Turner MIINT program
Turner MIINT@Wharton
Compete with your classmates before competing with the world.
Managed by Wharton Impact, Turner MIINT@Wharton is Penn’s internal competition to select the student team that will represent Wharton at the global finals in April 2026.
Start by forming and registering a team of 3 to 5 students. Once registered, you’ll gain access to the Turner MIINT online platform, where you can explore the curriculum, submit deliverables, and learn about cross-school career treks and other opportunities.
In March 2026, a panel of judges will select one team to represent Wharton at the global finals.
Throughout the academic year, participating teams will also benefit from supplementary training, events, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen your skills and connections in the impact investing space.
The internal program culminates with student teams making presentations to an expert panel of judges at Wharton for the chance to compete in the final Turner MIINT competition. The winning team will receive a $50,000 investment into the company featured in its presentation.
The Details
- Who is eligible to participate?
Wharton MBA students and Penn graduate students participating in eligible courses, student clubs, or Wharton Impact programs - What are the application deadlines/submission instructions?
Application details will be shared with eligible students by mid-September. Team registration will remain open until October 6. Please note that only students enrolled in eligible programs may register to participate. - How long is the program?
PROGRAM TIMELINE
October 2025 – April 2026
TURNER MIINT@WHARTON FINALS
March 18, 2026
GLOBAL TURNER MIINT FINALS
April 17-18, 2026
Questions? Wharton students can contact Yuri Seung, Program Manager. All others, reach out here.
THE SUPPORT AND VISION OF IMPACT INVESTOR BOBBY TURNER, W’84, CATALYZED THE LAUNCH OF TURNER MIINT.
As a longtime supporter of social impact and sustainability activities at Wharton, Turner – CEO of Turner Impact Capital – is an example of, as Joseph Wharton said, harnessing the power of business to “solve the social problems incident to our civilization.” He also helps inform the ongoing priorities and future direction of the Wharton School as a member of the Board of Advisors. Wharton Impact is very grateful to Lauren Golub Turner, W’85, and Bobby Turner, W’84 for their support.