Growth Africa Challenger Digital and Green innovation Acceleration Programme 2025 (Deadline: 10 November, 2025)
Applications are now open for the 2025 Challenger Digital and Green innovation Acceleration Programme. You are building a business that uses technology to make life better for people, communities, and the planet. You see opportunity where others see challenge. But growing a young business is not easy: funding is limited, mentorship is hard to find, and access to the right partners or investors can be out of reach.
The Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Programme is here to change that.
This programme supports early-stage entrepreneurs in Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda who are developing digital solutions that advance sustainability and climate resilience.
Requirements
- Registered and operational in Kenya, Ethiopia or Uganda
- Building digital solutions that contribute to environmental sustainability, climate adaptation, or circular innovation
- At the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or early-revenue stage
- Led by at least two active co-founders
- Demonstrating growth potential and clear market traction
- Inclusive, with preference for youth- and women-led enterprises
Area of Innovation
The programme is open to ventures using technology to solve challenges in areas such as:
- Climate-smart agriculture and food systems
- Renewable energy and clean technologies
- Circular economy and waste management
- Water management and conservation
- Green mobility and logistics
- Digital financial inclusion and green finance
- Environmental data and citizen engagement
Benefits
You will gain access to:
- Practical business acceleration
- Expert mentorship
- Investor readiness and connections
- Market and visibility opportunities
- Seed funding and international exposure
By joining, you will:
- Strengthen your business model and investment readiness.
- Gain access to local and international mentors.
- Connect with investors and corporate partners.
- Build your visibility through regional and global exposure.
- Join a growing network of African startups driving digital and green innovation.
Application Timeline
- Applications close: 10 Nov 2025
- Start date: Early December
- Duration: 7-9 months
- Opportunity: 3 selected startups will pitch at Latitude59 Kenya and Latitude59 Estonia with the potential to receive seed funding
For More Information:
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY
Kindly Note
All Jobs and Opportunities Published on mucuruzi.com are completely free to apply. A candidate should never pay any fee during the recruitment Process. Even if mucuruzi.com does its best to avoid any scam job or opportunity offer, a job seeker or an opportunity seeker is 100% responsible of applying at his own risk.
Check well before applying, if you doubt about the eligibility of any offer do not apply and notifie to mucuruzi.com via this email: mucuruzi2016@gmail.com and remember to never pay any fee to have a job or get any opportunity, if you do so, do it at your own risk.
