The African Feminist Change Makers Programme (AFCM) supports women innovators and leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa tackling climate challenges through science-based entrepreneurship.
Backed by GIZ’s SPARK project and implemented by Intellecap, AFCM 2.0 equips women-led ventures with skills in investment readiness, gender-responsive finance, and commercialization, helping them scale climate-smart innovations.
Why Apply
- Build Investment Skills: Gain practical knowledge on diversified financing instruments such as blended finance, investor readiness, and go-to-market strategies.
- Join a Pan-African Network: Connect with feminist leaders advancing gender-responsive and climate-tech innovations.
- Access Expert Mentorship: Receive tailored coaching from specialists in gender-lens investing, climate finance, and business model market strategy.
- Expand Visibility & Networking: Engage with diverse stakeholders and strengthen your professional connections at international convenings such as the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit in Cape Town and the Sankalp Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi.
- Access Practical Tools: Receive the Fundee Toolkit on Climate Finance to guide your growth beyond the programme.