Green ideas? Here's the capital to scale

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Welcome to Green Jobs Rising!

Africa’s transition to a green economy holds massive potential, from creating jobs and improving access to basic services to reducing poverty and driving inclusive economic growth. But unlocking this potential requires more than ambition. It needs serious investment.

According to the African Development Bank, the continent needs around $250 billion each year, totaling about $2.8 trillion between 2020 and 2030 to support climate adaptation and shift to clean energy. That's no small sum.

To play our part, we’ve curated a list of funding opportunities for startups and changemakers working on Africa’s green transition. Dive in below and share with someone who might need this boost.

• HASTEN Business Incubation Programme for Youth-Led Enterprises 
  The HASTEN business incubation programme is now accepting applications from youth-led enterprises in Lesotho, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone. This unique opportunity supports the next generation of food systems entrepreneurs and enterprises committed to building sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems.

• AgriBlue.AI Accelerator Program 
  Applications are now open for the AgriBlue.AI Accelerator Program to support regenerative agriculture ventures both on land and at sea to scale and secure funding to co-develop scalable, real-world solutions to the surging food demand.

• Vision Grants Program by the Spencer Foundation 
  The Spencer Foundation has announced the opening of its Vision Grants Program for 2025, inviting researchers and practitioners to come together and design innovative educational research initiatives with the power to transform systems.

• The Funding Formula by The 4ther Firm 
  The 4ther Firm is proud to announce the launch of The Funding Formula, a virtual training series designed to help changemakers, social entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven organizations across Africa access the funding they need to thrive.

• Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 
  If you’re a young founder (18–30 years) leading a project or startup with a focus on social impact, this Global Innovation Challenge is for you. It’s designed to give young impact founders a platform, providing project funding, unique leadership learning, and exclusive exposure through some of the world’s biggest brands.

• Lagos Agrithon (Nigeria)
  Are you ready to revolutionize agriculture and make a lasting impact on the food systems of Lagos and Nigeria? This is your opportunity to showcase groundbreaking ideas, gain mentorship from industry leaders, and secure funding to turn your vision into reality. Don’t miss out. Be part of the movement shaping the future of agriculture.

• Global Sustainability Awards
  Entries are now open for the Global Sustainability Awards to recognize and reward the efforts of schools, teachers, students, NGOs, and startups working toward sustainability and making the world a better place.

• Ideas to Impact Biotech Incubation and Acceleration Programme
  UVU Bio invites biotech and agritech startups to apply for their business incubation programme. The UVU Bio Ideas to Impact Biotech Incubation & Acceleration Programme is designed to fast-track high-potential, registered biotech startups from the idea or prototype stage to market readiness.

• Llama Impact Accelerator Program
  Are you a startup using open-source AI to solve real-world challenges in Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa? If yes, then this call is for you. Through expert mentorship, technical training, and post-accelerator growth opportunities, the program is unlocking Africa’s next generation of AI innovation.

• 100+ Accelerator Program for Sustainable Agriculture 
  Entries are now open for 100+ Accelerator Program for Sustainable Agriculture to help farmers produce sustainable, regenerative high-yielding, high-quality crops by leveraging science, technology, and financing.

• 100+ Accelerator Program for Nature and Biodiversity 
  Applicants are now invited to apply for the 100+ Accelerator Program to help protect, renew, and grow the biodiversity of ecosystems to sustain life on Earth and support the foundation of supply chains and businesses.