The Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator is an 8-week program for seed-stage startups building solutions across Africa. Based in Nairobi this program is part of UNDP’s timbuktoo initiative, and is designed for founders developing technology-enabled approaches in agriculture, mobility, the built environment, and energy. The program is looking for bold, sustainability-driven companies ready to scale their vision and drive change.
As part of UNDP’s timbuktoo initiative, this 8-week program will take place in the GreenTech Hub in Nairobi (4 weeks in person, 4 weeks hybrid). The program helps startups refine their commercial strategy, strengthen their technical foundation, and connect with a supportive ecosystem. Through a mix of mentorship, peer learning, and hands-on programming, the goal is simple: help founders develop their ideas into scalable, sustainability-driven businesses.
WORTH
- Get tailored support from sustainability and growth experts who’ve scaled startups across emerging markets
- You’ll build valuable connections with local ecosystem partners across government, corporate entities, and venture capital to support the growth of your product and customer base.
- Join a supportive group of founders who share your drive to build for impact. From the retreat to weekly gatherings, the program fosters connection, collaboration, and peer learning.
ELIGIBILITY
If you’re a founder…
- Building at the seed stage in Africa for the African market
- Launched or recently introduced your product(s) and ready to grow
- Tech or tech-enabled business models
- Driven by a mission to create sustainable impact
- Ready to join us in person in Nairobi for 4 weeks out of the 8 weeks
DEADLINE: September 19, 2025
To apply and for more information, visit here