Starting Strong for
a Greener Future
January 2025
The first cohort of the Green Business Building Accelerator supported seven innovative Kenyan businesses across sectors including electric mobility, sustainable packaging, organic fertilizers and battery technology. Over a 3-month period, participants received tailored business support and mentorship from over 30 global experts, helping them refine their strategies, strengthen investor pitches and address key growth challenges. The program concluded with an investor engagement event, offering direct exposure to potential funders.
Scaling Up Kenya’s
Green Future
May 2025
Cohort 2 of the GBB Accelerator brings together Kenya’s brightest green-manufacturing startups across sectors such as agri-processing, clean energy, and sustainable food systems. Over the coming months, these founders will benefit from mentorship, hands on advisory, and curated investor exposure fuelling scalable impact, job creation and alignment with global climate goals.
Watch this space as we showcase their progress and support Kenya’s green manufacturing future.
Championing
Women in Green Manufacturing
September 2025
Focusing particularly on women-led startups, the 3rd cohort of the Green Business Building Accelerator highlights a new wave of Kenyan innovators. It features six dynamic enterprises ready to make a significant impact in sustainable construction, agri-tech, food systems and natural consumer products. Over the next three months, these visionary founders will receive dedicated mentorship and expert advisory support designed to enhance their investment readiness, help scale their solutions and accelerate Kenya’s transition towards a sustainable and inclusive green economy.
Watch this space as we showcase their progress and support Kenya’s green manufacturing future.
Nigeria's Green Manufacturing
Pioneers
August 2025
The first GBB Accelerator cohort in Nigeria brings together seven pioneering manufacturers promoting sustainability. From renewable energy and smart logistics to circular plastics and plant-based foods, these innovators are shaping a greener industrial future. The programme will support their growth through expert mentorship, strategic advice and investor connections, fostering job creation and climate action.
Ethiopian Business Building
Accelerator
January 2026
The first cohort of the Ethiopian Business Building Accelerator brings together seven ambitious Ethiopian startups across agri-processing machinery, construction equipment, e-commerce, food production and sustainable packaging and paper. Over the course of three months, the founders have benefitted from mentorship, hands-on advisory, and investor exposure to help them scale their business and enable job creation.
GBB Accelerator in
Tanzania
January 2026
The inaugural GBB Accelerator in Tanzania will work with six high-potential companies advancing sustainable production across key sectors of the economy. The cohort spans recycling solutions, clean cooking technologies, aquaculture systems, nutritious baby foods, organic fertilizers, and sunflower oil processing. Through tailored mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to investors, the accelerator aims to help these businesses scale their impact—supporting inclusive job creation while contributing to climate resilience and food security.
