Deadline: 31 December, 2024
Applications are open for the Access Sustainable Finance Accelerator Programme 2025.
The programme is designed to foster the growth of early-stage to mature businesses focused on addressing environmental and social challenges.
Benefits
- Startups and mature businesses will be mentored by industry experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, and investors who have a strong background in sustainability
- Bi-weekly workshops on key topics such as sustainability business models, impact measurement, fundraising, and market strategy. Skill-building sessions on leadership, team building, and communication
- Access to a network of impact investors and venture capitalists for potential follow-on funding
- Opportunities to connect with a global network of sustainability-focused startups, corporates, and thought leaders
- Regular networking events, demo days, and industry meetups
- Co-working space in a green-certified building
- Access to labs, prototyping facilities, and testing ground for product development
- Legal, accounting, and marketing support from partner firms
- Guidance on setting and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to environmental and social impact
- Tools and frameworks for impact reporting and communicating value to stakeholders
- Ongoing support through an alumni network that provides continued mentorship, networking, and collaboration opportunities
- Platforms for sharing success, challenges, and best practices.
Eligibility
- Entrepreneurs in various sustainability sectors, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, healthcare, education, and water resource management
- Startups with groundbreaking ideas that address significant sustainability challenges
- Strong, diverse teams with a mix of technical and business expertise
- Clear focus on sustainability and a well-defined plan for measuring impact (Product should align with SDG and ESG integrations)
- Solutions that address a clear market need and have a minimum viable product and business model
To apply or for more information, click here.
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