The Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator targets emerging entrepreneurs who are creating technology-driven solutions across key sustainability domains: agriculture, transportation, construction/infrastructure, and energy systems. It recognizes these sectors as fundamental to building a climate-adaptive and equitable future, and supports the visionaries working to transform them.
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Operating under UNDP’s timbuktoo framework, this 8-week initiative will be hosted at Nairobi’s GreenTech Hub, combining 4 weeks of in-person engagement with 4 weeks of hybrid programming.
The accelerator empowers startups to enhance their business strategies, solidify their technical capabilities, and integrate into a collaborative network. Using mentorship, collaborative learning, and practical workshops, the objective is clear: transform entrepreneurial concepts into viable, sustainability-focused enterprises.
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Requirements for Participation
- Operating at seed-stage level within Africa, targeting African markets.
- Have introduced or recently launched products and are prepared for expansion.
- Utilize technology-based or technology-enhanced business approaches.
- Motivated by sustainable impact objectives.
- Available for 4 weeks of in-person participation in Nairobi during the 8-week program..
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Program Advantages
- Direct mentorship through individual consultation sessions with commercial and technical sustainability specialists.
- Interactive learning sessions, fortnightly discussion panels, and leadership conversations with sector experts to enhance expansion approaches.
- Network building opportunities with peer entrepreneurs, regional ecosystem stakeholders, and prospective clients via group activities and professional gatherings.
- Multi-day leadership retreat (3 days, 2 nights) focused on personal development, wellness practices, team coordination, and purpose-driven dialogue.
Application Closing Date: September 19th, 2025. Click HEREÂ to apply.
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