Applications Open: Greentech Africa 2025 Accelerator Program for African Startups

Applications are now open for the Greentech Africa 2025: The Future of Sustainability accelerator program, designed to support innovative startups addressing sustainability challenges across Africa. This investment-readiness initiative will select 10-15 startups from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa that are developing solutions in areas such as:

Agtech and Food Security: Enhancing agricultural productivity through technology.
Biodiversity Protection: Promoting sustainable management of natural resources.
Circular and Regenerative Economy: Innovating to minimize waste and pollution.
Cleantech: Developing technologies that conserve resources and reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
Climate Innovation and Adaptation: Creating solutions to build resilience against climate change impacts.

Program Benefits:

Investor Readiness & Networking: Participate in a virtual investor forum and receive mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and investors.
Learning & Development: Access live and asynchronous sessions tailored to help identify early milestones and prepare for capital raising or expansion.JJ
Financial Coaching: Work one-on-one with an investment analyst to build financial models and understand unit economics.
Media Exposure: Gain visibility through program communications and media channels.

Eligibility Criteria:

Legally incorporated and operating as a for-profit entity in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, or South Africa.
Possess a market-based tech solution addressing the specified sustainability challenges.
Have at least one full-time founder based in one of the eligible countries.
Be in compliance with local fiscal and business laws.
Have a minimum viable product (MVP) and have raised less than USD 1 million in equity.
Demonstrate meaningful customer or business validation, such as successful pilot studies, user numbers, or strategic partnerships.