ClimaFii focuses on the “missing middle”: microentrepreneurs who power local economies but are underserved by climate finance and technology. Each selected business in the Sub-Saharan Africa program can receive up to $85,000 in funding, comprising cash grants and in-kind support.
Organization: Shell Foundation, Accion, UK aid and delivered in partnership with BFA Global
SIBC 2026 – Energy Transition in East Africa supports impact-driven entrepreneurs in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania to scale their social and environmental solutions contributing to the energy transition.
Organization: Agence Française de Développement, AFD, the Social & Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC)
Location: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania
Early-stage ClimateTech business will receive hands-on support and a path to first customers, pilot runs, and investment. Applications close February 20, 2026.
Each cohort of 10-15 startups comes together to tackle technical challenges that can help grow their businesses through a mix of remote and in-person, 1-to-1, group learning sessions, and sprint projects.
Global Impact Startup Accelerators provide on-the-ground insights from visits to successful startup founders, investors, and corporate innovation leaders, and an opportunity to receive $15K to accelerate your impact startup.
Organization: BonBillo
Location: Bali, Indonesia; Bengaluru, India; Boston, Massachusetts; Cape Town, South Africa
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