CATAL1.5°T Pre-Acceleration

We invite all Entrepreneurship Support Organisations (ESOs) that wish to initiate or deepen their involvement in addressing climate change by supporting start-ups focused on mitigating carbon emissions. This invitation extends to incubators, accelerators, start-up associations, chambers of commerce, entrepreneurship or business creation units at universities or research institutes, or any other organisation with a core focus on supporting early-stage ventures develop business ideas.

Female-led entrepreneurship support organisations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Programme benefits

• Expert knowledge & training to elevate your involvement in climate innovation.

• Collaboration & networking to engage with like-minded organisations.

• Visibility & recognition as a key partner in our regional network.

• Investor network and potential funding that can help scale the impact of your organisation.

Eligible countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Togo.

Minimum requirements:

• Formally registered organisations in one of the eight West African countries.

• The ESO has been active in the entrepreneurship support market for at least the last two years.

• The ESO can demonstrate commitment to the programme and operational capacity to ensure effective delivery of the envisaged activities.

• The ESO has a need for funding and requires funding up to EUR 40,000 to carry out ClimateTech start-up support programs.

• The products/services offered by the ESOs in the market must serve the public interest in line with GIZ guidelines (Environment, Climate, Public Goods, Social Benefits, Employment Creation, Poverty Reduction, etc.).

• None of the ESO activities fall under the IFC exclusion list.

• Basic written and spoken English competency.