Application Deadline: 2nd March 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 EIT Climate-KIC Nairobi Circular Economy ClimAccelerator Programme. The Circular Economy ClimAccelerator in Nairobi is a result-oriented programme targeted at local Circular Economy (relatively mature) solutions that are shifting the local ecosystem towards more circularity.
ClimAccelerator is a global programme for start-ups to innovate, catalyse and scale the potential of their climate solutions.
The Circular Economy ClimAccelerator in Nairobi is an acceleration programme targeted at local solutions that are working towards shifting the local ecosystem towards more circularity. This ClimAccelerator focuses on supporting existing solutions in waste management and prevention to further scale.
Application Criteria
To be eligible for the programme, your business must meet the following criteria:
- For profit, post revenue business with an annual turnover of USD 50,000+
- Have a product/service that eliminates / reduces / prevents waste at its source.
- Have a product / service that has a social / environmental / local impact.
- Have solutions that benefit / target / impact the informal sectors (and associated marginalized communities).
- Operating within the Nairobi Metropolitan area.
- At least 2 FULL-TIME co-founders, with 5+ FULL-TIME employees.
- 3+ years of existence.
Programme Details
Phase 1:
- 5 months of Audit & Analysis, Goals, Gaps and GrowthSprints development, Circular Impact Assessment & Climate Impact Validation.
- 5 workshops: 3 full days in a week. 1 workshop per month (Tuesday-Thursday in person in Nairobi).
- One on one in-house support: 4 sessions.
- Local and international mentoring: 10 sessions (hybrid).
Phase 2:
- 1 month investment readiness support and pitch event
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the EIT Climate-KIC Nairobi ClimAccelerator Program
