Deadline: 30th April, 2025
Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 is Phase Two of an initiative to strengthen climate innovation across Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
Together, they will co-deliver five tailored investment-readiness programs, supporting 150 sustainability-focused startups across the above-mentioned markets in SSA.
They are looking for startups in the following areas:
- Blue Economy – Fisheries and aquaculture, marine biotechnology, marine conservation, eco-tourism, and marine litter management.
- Climate Adaptation – Early warning systems, risk mapping and analysis technologies, meteorological data technologies, carbon capture and storage, green infrastructure, and water management technologies.
- Food Security – Precision agriculture, enhanced irrigation technologies, supply chain management, transportation and logistics, and cold-chain technologies.
- Renewable Energy – Microgrid technologies, clean cooking solutions, hydro, solar, geothermal, and wind, energy management software, and energy payment platforms.
- Advice – Participate in a virtual investor forum and mock board meetings with representatives from financial institutions, corporations, experienced entrepreneurs, and investors who can help startups scale their solutions.
- Continued Learning – Access to live and asynchronous sessions tailored to a virtual learning environment to help their companies identify early milestones and prepare for their next round of capital (if relevant) or significant expansion.
- Financial Analysis – Access to an investment analyst who will coach startups 1:1 on building a financial model, identifying unit economics, and using financial metrics to drive both business and investor diligence.
- Media Exposure – Exposure to Village Capital’s program website and other communications collateral.
- Mentorship – Ability to meet with and receive mentorship from prominent investors, potential strategic partners, customers, and other funders.
- Networking – Access to a network of mentors and funders.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements include:
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Have legal incorporation and operate as a for-profit entity in at least one of the following countries or have intentions to expand into them: Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, or Tanzania.
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Have a market-based tech solution that tackles one of the following challenges: Climate Adaptation, Renewable Energy, Blue Economy, or Food Security.
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Be in compliance with local fiscal and business law.
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Have at least two full-time founders based in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, or Tanzania.
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Have at least a minimum viable product (MVP) and raised less than USD 1M in equity.
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Have meaningful customer or business validation (not limited to revenue, it can also be successful pilot studies, number of users, and/or strategic partnerships).
How to Apply
Startups should apply based on their country of operation:
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