Application Deadline: 31st December, 2024
A sustainability accelerator is a program designed to foster the growth of early-stage to mature businesses focused on addressing environmental and social challenges.
Key Highlights
Mentorship
Pairing startups and mature businesses with industry experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, and investors who have a strong background in sustainability.
Workshops and Training
Bi-weekly workshops on key topics such as sustainable business models, impact measurement, fundraising, and market strategy. Skill-building sessions on leadership, team building, and communication.
Funding
Seed funding subject to approved pool. Access to a network of impact investors and venture capitalists for potential follow-on funding.
Networking
Opportunities to connect with a global network of sustainability-focused startups, corporates, and thought leaders. Regular networking events, demo days, and industry meetups. Early-stage startups can network with the mature businesses in the program
Selection Criteria
Innovative Solution
Startups with groundbreaking ideas that address significant sustainability challenges.
Scalability
Solutions with the potential to scale and create widespread impact. Scalable across geographical markets in the continent
Team
Strong, diverse teams with a mix of technical and business expertise.
Impact
Clear focus on sustainability and a well-defined plan for measuring impact. Product should align with SDG and ESG integrations
Minimum Viable Product
Solutions that address a clear market need and have a minimum viable product and business model.