Greenovations Africa application is open for businesses with an innovative solution in Africa that tackles existing challenges in one of the following green sectors:
- Smart agriculture
- Renewable energy
- Waste management
- Water management
- Climate action
Greenovations Africa will provide tailor-made support, mentorship, as well as a seed grant funding to bring your innovation to market and scale.
The Greenovations Africa program combines incubation and post-incubation programs, providing participants with sector-specific skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and the resources needed to boost their chances of success through the maturation process of their business concept or solution. In turn, we help you turn your concept into a viable and market-ready product ready to showcase its high growth potential.
The program – At a glance
- 6-months incubation and 3-months post-incubation program
- Integration in local tech hubs/Fab labs from the AfriLabs community/network across the continent
- Mentoring support with one-on-one coaching conversation, dedicated technical expert support and business coaching from experts from the ecosystem;
- Access to market places, Africa-focused investors, and funding opportunities
- Exposure to international institutions and forums supporting the implementation of green /climate solutions:
- Open for innovators across the continent.
What to Benefit from this Program:
- Technical expertise in the selected green sectors
- Dedicated mentorship and access to network of Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs)
- Integration into local hub with state-of-the-Art facilities
- Exposure to international institutions and forums supporting the implementation of green /climate solutions
- Seed funding: The thirty (30) successful applicants to the program will receive seed grant funding of 3,300 Euros to bring their projects to fruition and market ready; also they will be exposed to Africa-focused investors and have connection to funding scheme and mechanism of UNFCCC.
Eligibility criteria:
- Applicant must be a young African aged below 35 old, holding a passport of one of the member countries of the African Union.
- Be based in one or more countries on the African continent.
- Have an innovative green business in an early stage of development.
- Be digitally literate (know how to use the internet, computers, etc.)
- Be fluent in English.
- Young African women are encouraged to apply.
Selection Criteria
- Innovative business solution in the defined green sector with high impact potential
- Practical feasibility of the product/service
- Commercial potential of the product/service
- Growth potential of the innovative business solution
Application Timeline
Deadline for application is on 23rd of April 2023. Selection of successful participants is on mid May 2023.
How to Apply
To apply for this program click here.
To get more details concerning this program visit the link below:
https://vc4a.com/greenovations-africa/greenovations-africa-2023/
