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The Africa ClimAccelerator is the first pan-African climate accelerator that’s designed to support startups building and implementing climate impact ideas on the continent. The accelerator, which lasts for six months, helps its participants structure their business, gain a strong customer base, and ready their enterprise for early-stage funding. Startups selected for the accelerator will also receive grants and get access to further funding. The Africa ClimAcelerator is funded by the German Cooperation and GIZ, and implemented by GrowthAfrica and the Carbon Trust.
Benefits
Applicants selected for the Africa ClimAccelerator will benefit from it in the following ways:- Gain access to tools that will help them track and maximize their impact on the social and climate fronts
- Attend information-rich workshops facilitated by GrowthAfrica, the Carbon Trust, and Climate-KIC
- Take part in mentorship sessions involving one-to-one interaction with climate innovation experts
- Get up to €12,000 in grants, plus further opportunities for funding
- Be part of a growing African climate tech ecosystem and engage its leading stakeholders
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Eligibility
Startups applying for a place in the accelerator will have to meet these conditions:- Must be registered in an African country
- Have a proof of concept, and a proven need for the solution
- Must provide value in one of these theme areas: energy efficiency, circular economy, blue economy, land use, and other climate concerns
- At least one of the team members working full time on its project
- Should be willing to take part in the accelerator throughout its duration (6 months)
The Lead Up To The Accelerator
Applications remain open until Sunday, November 7, 2021. The applications will be screened, and a shortlist of potential participants generated. Startups on the shortlist will be interviewed, and a final 15 startups will be selected for the accelerator. The accelerator will unfold in three stages. The first involves the validation and refinement of the participating startup’s business model. This will be followed by a second stage covering the steps to market launch for the startups’ solutions. A third stage will ready the startups for investor funding. At the end of the accelerator, participating startups will get the chance to pitch their solutions to an audience of potential partners, clients, and investors. If you would like to apply for the Africa ClimAccelerator Program 2021, click here. Featured Image Source: Opportunity DeskGot a suggestion? Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com