Is your business working on a highly scalable solution that mitigates the effects of climate change or improves the environment? Are you trying to raise capital to scale your efforts? If this is the case, consider joining the 2015 Green Pioneer Acceleration Program and participate in either the Nairobi (apply here) or South Africa (apply here) program. For more details about eligibility see the Green Pioneer Accelerator Brochure.
This four month program is designed for businesses in the environmental goods and services sector and will cover:
➢ Business modelling and strategic planning
➢ Products, services and market access development
➢ Connecting with partners in the business ecosystem, including multinational companies, NGOs and governments
➢ Financial modelling and valuations
➢ Investment case writing and pitching to Investors
Impact Amplifier, Growth Africa, VC4Africa and Hivos offer a comprehensive program that will take your business from ‘market proof’ to ‘ready for investment’. This program offers a rare opportunity for ecologically innovative businesses to be taught by leading experts on how to build a case for investment, and be exposed to a network of local and international investors. Program partner Hivos also makes euro 100,000 in financial capital available to the best companies.
Applications are being accepted until December 1st, 2014!
For more details about eligibility see the Green Pioneer Accelerator Brochure, or apply for either the Kenya (apply here) or South Africa (apply here) cohort.