Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Programme for East African Startups
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Are you an early-stage entrepreneur in Kenya, Ethiopia, or uganda developing a digital solution focused on sustainability and climate resilience? The Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Programme offers an chance to accelerate your startup’s growth and expand its global impact.
This program is designed for for-profit startups leveraging technology to address climate and environmental challenges in East Africa. It provides a extensive suite of resources to help ventures scale and succeed.
What the Programme Offers
Participants in the Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Programme will gain:
* Practical business acceleration and expert mentorship.
* Investor readiness support and connections to potential funders.
* Market access and increased global visibility.
* Seed funding opportunities and international exposure.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the programme, startups must meet the following criteria:
* Be registered and actively operating in Kenya, Ethiopia, or Uganda.
* Be developing digital solutions for sustainability, climate adaptation, or circular innovation.
* Have reached at least a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage or be generating early revenue.
* Have at least two active co-founders.
* Startups lead by youth or women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Request Deadline
The deadline to apply for the Digital and Green innovation Acceleration Programme is November 10, 2025.
programme Focus & Impact
This programme aims to support entrepreneurs who are redefining green innovation in Africa. It goes beyond simply providing funding, offering a launchpad for ventures tackling critical environmental challenges with innovative digital solutions. As of October 25, 2025, the programme has garnered 472 views, indicating significant interest from the East African startup community.