Village Capital launched the second iteration of Greentech Africa 2025, an investment-readiness accelerator aimed to advance 10-15 startups with innovative and sustainable solutions, contributing towards building resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change across Africa.
Applications close on May 9, 2025. From August through September 2025, the selected entrepreneurs will meet for three online workshops. The curriculum is focused on helping them develop the networks and tools they need to scale their impact and uplift their communities.
The call for applications is open to startups based in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa building solutions to accelerate the shift towards sustainable development, focusing on areas such as:
- Climate Innovation and Adaptation: Startups using technology to adapt and build resilience to the impacts of climate change.
- Agtech and Food Security: Startups utilizing technology to improve and boost agricultural productivity.
- Circular and Regenerative Economy: Startups using technology to minimize waste, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable use of natural resources.
- Cleantech: Startups using technology for resource savings to decrease reliance on non-renewable resources.
- Biodiversity Protection: Startups leveraging technology for sustainable and responsible management of land, water, air, and wildlife.
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