Green Business Support Services Directory self-service user guide
Self service user guide We are excited to share that the Green Business Support Services Directory, supported by the International Trade Centre (ITC), has a new and improved look! Already listed your services? Check out the guide below for the next steps. Updating an Existing Business Listing On the GBSSD homepage, click the “Log in” […]
Economist Impact X GreenCape | 2nd annual Sustainability Week Africa
GreenCape has partnered with Economist Impact for the 2nd annual Sustainability Week Africa. Economist Impact’s 2nd annual Sustainability Week Africa aims to amplify Africa’s voice in the global climate debate, while helping to attract investment for the continent’s economic take-off. With a practical focus on how African governments, businesses, and communities can benefit from adopting a […]
The Nedbank ReNEW Accelerator Programme Launches
Nedbank ReNEW, an acceleration programme managed by Impact Amplifier and funded by the Nedbank Foundation, has launched with an open call for applications. Nedbank ReNEW is providing selected circular economy innovators up to R1,000,000 in funding per business, alongside acceleration. Applications are now open! Deadline: 9 October 2025. Join the Nedbank ReNEW WhatsApp community >
Ecomondo conference 2025: For forward-thinking South African companies
The Italian South African Chambers of Commerce, with the support of GreenCape, is looking for green economy businesses to attend the Ecomondo 2025 conference in Italy from 4–7 November 2025. This exclusive event promises to offer a unique platform for sustainable innovation, networking, and international collaboration. Ecomondo is one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to […]
Invitation to apply: Energy Catalyst Round 10 Funding Competition
The £10 million Innovate UK Energy Catalyst Round 10 Funding Competition is a funding opportunity for companies and research organisations that are working on innovative energy projects. To be eligible for funding, you can be from any country. The competition is run by the UK government’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, and is designed to support the development of new technologies and business models that can help to address the world’s energy challenges.
Call for Startup Nomination: Global Startup Awards
The Global Startup Awards is the largest independent startup competition in the world with a mission to provide a global platform that recognises the top 1% of digital future shapers from 11 markets, 4 continents and 123 countries. The Global Startup Awards Africa connects Africa’s best tech startups from 55 countries to the larger global network of leading investors and innovation ecosystems. GSA Africa, funded by the Global […]
Call for Frontier Tech Solutions for Climate Action
UNICEF Funding Opportunity for Climate Startups UNICEF Venture Fund The UNICEF Venture Fund is looking to make up to US$100K in equity-free investments to provide early stage (seed) finance to for-profit technology start-ups that have the potential to address climate change. If your startup leverages a frontier technology such as drones, blockchain, extended reality (XR), […]
Invitation: For Cape Town-based entrepreneurs in the green economy
Is there a product-market fit challenge/question that you would like to explore?We offer you the opportunity to do so with your own group of young business professionals from all over the world, through a design-thinking inspired process! At no cost. What, how, when & where STEP 1: When signed up, discuss your challenge/question with our […]
SA Climate Champs supports 2nd Annual Green Careers Day Exhibition
Instika Yethu Foundation, supported by the SA Climate Change Champions, will be hosting the 2nd Annual Green Careers Day Exhibition on Friday, 30 September 2022 at Gold Fields Education Centre, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. SA Climate Change Champs assist organisations to host workshops and participate in conferences and events. “The 2 nd Annual Green Careers […]
How is the SA wine industry tackling its carbon emissions?
With swathes of heatwaves hitting countries across the globe and water scarcity becoming an increasing reality, our attention continues to be drawn to the effects of climate change on the environment. Often misunderstood ‘buzzwords’, carbon footprints – or carbon emissions – deal very specifically with the role carbon plays in the natural environment and how […]
Bankable Projects – Africa Region Webinar
Removing the roadblock to green investment: how to make infrastructure projects bankable in Africa. Green lending has been growing at a phenomenal rate over the past few years. Despite this, there is still a large infrastructure gap, particularly in some regions in Africa where the cost of risk has deterred investment. Inadequate infrastructure remains a […]
Call for Application: Durban Chemicals Cluster Business Accelerator Programme