Eligibility to Access Sustainable Finance Accelerator Program 2025

The portal Access Sustainable Finance Accelerator Program 2025 are now open, Are an established business with more than 1 year in operation? or Are you a new business with less than 12 months in operation? This is an opportunity for you to access to seed funding from an approved pool.

Application Deadline:  31 December 2024.

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What is the Program All about

A sustainability accelerator is a program designed to foster the growth of early-stage to mature businesses focused on addressing environmental and social challenges. To empower innovative startups focused on sustainability by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and network needed to scale their impact and drive systemic change in industries related to environmental conservation, renewable energy, circular economy, and sustainable living.

What is the Program Main Focus:

• Reduction in carbon emissions, waste, and resource consumption. Increased use of renewable energy and sustainable materials.
• Growth of sustainable startups into viable, profitable businesses. Attraction of investment into the sustainability secton
• Creation of green jobs and economic opportunities in underserved communities. Promotion of sustainable living and consumer behavior.
• Collaboration with universities, research institutions, corporates, and non-profits to provide additional expertise, resources, and opportunities for startups.

what are the benefit to participants

participants selected for the accelerator will gain access to numerous benefits, including:

• Mentorship; Pairing with industry experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and sustainability-focused investors.
• Workshops and Training; Bi-weekly sessions on sustainable business models, market strategies, impact measurement, and fundraising, Skill-building workshops on leadership, communication, and team management.
• Funding Opportunities; Access to seed funding from an approved pool, Introduction to impact investors and venture capitalists for potential follow-on funding.
• Networking; Participation in global sustainability-focused events, demo days, and meetups,  Opportunities to connect with corporates, startups, and thought leaders in the field.
• Resources and Infrastructure; Co-working space in a green-certified building, Access to labs, prototyping facilities, and professional support services such as legal, accounting, and marketing assistance,  Use of Access Nation’s network to market products to its customers.
• Impact Measurement; Guidance on setting and tracking performance indicators for social and environmental outcomes, Tools to communicate impact effectively to stakeholders.
• Community and Alumni Network; Continued mentorship and networking through the alumni platform,  A space to share experiences, best practices, and success stories.

What is the Criteria for Selection

• Innovative Solution: Startups with groundbreaking ideas that address significant sustainability challenges.
• Team: Strong, diverse teams with a mix of technical and business expertise.
• Scalability: Solutions with the potential to scale and create widespread impact. Scalable across geographical markets in the continent
• Impact: Clear focus on sustainability and a well-defined plan for measuring impact. Product should align with SDG and ESG integrations
• Minimum: Viable Product Solutions that address a clear market need and have a minimum viable product and business model.

How To Apply

Click here to Complete the application on the Access Sustainable Finance Accelerator Portal.

For more information : Visit: the Sustainable Finance Accelerator information page.