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  The Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge is designed to provide innovative and impactful startups, MSMEs, SMEs, social enterprises, and cooperatives with funding to scale operations.
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The Green Innovation Challenge is an opportunity to get a single-digit financing facility that is up to N20 million for emerging brands, alongside mentorship and networking opportunities with leading industry experts to promote the growth of innovative environmental initiatives.
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To be eligible for the program

  • The applying business must have been operational for at least two years.
  • The project must be a solution developed by Nigerians for Nigerians in line with the ESG principles and the SDGs.
  • The innovation must have a clear plan for scale.
  • The applicants for online lending must be registered.
  • The applicant must submit a business plan and pitch deck (for business applicants) or a proposal (for social enterprise applicants).
  • The applicant must complete the necessary financing documentation.
  • Every applicant can only submit one entry. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
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Some of the benefits of the program include

  • The program provides up to 2 million naira for agricultural, clean tech, and women-led initiatives aimed at environmental innovation.
  • The program connects participants with relevant resources to scale their operations and achieve a lasting impact in line with the ESG principles and SDGs.
  • The program offers only 1 billion naira for cleantech projects and up to 20 million naira for agricultural solutions.
  • It promotes the development of solutions that are technology-driven enhance productivity and profitability and addresses climate challenges.
  • It facilitates networking and mentorship opportunities.
The deadline for applications is October 20, 2024. Click HERE to apply.
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This article was first published on 16th October 2024
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