Deadline: November 10, 2025
Applications are open for the Challenger Digital & Green Innovation Acceleration Programme 2025. 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.
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
Eligibility
They are calling for early-stage, for-profit startups that are:
- 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
Application
For more information, visit Challenger Digital & Green Innovation Acceleration Programme.
