2025 Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator Programme for early-stage startups
Cape Verde, as an archipelago endowed with delicate natural resources and constantly challenged by climate change, presents a fertile scenario for the development of innovative and sustainable solutions. The creation of a robust ecosystem for startups is crucial to boosting sustainable economic growth, promoting resilience and improving the population's quality of life. This is the context of the "Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator Programme 2025", an ambitious initiative that aims to support and accelerate the birth and growth of new businesses. startups with the potential to have a positive impact on the environment and society.
The programme, designed to welcome startups in the ideation phase or with working prototypes, offers a comprehensive set of resources and opportunities. Participants will have access to personalised mentoring sessions with recognised experts in the areas of sustainability, entrepreneurship and venture capital. These sessions will enable startups refine their business models, develop fundraising strategies and navigate the specific challenges of the Cape Verdean market.
In addition to mentoring, the programme will provide intensive training in key areas such as market analysis, product development, digital marketing, finance and legal management. The training will be given by experienced trainers and adapted to the specific needs of the start-up ecosystem. startups of Cape Verde. We believe that strengthening technical and management skills is fundamental to ensuring the survival and long-term success of Cape Verdean companies. startups.
The "Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator Programme 2025" will also include a component on networking. The startups will have the opportunity to connect with investors, strategic partners and other entrepreneurs, creating a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment. Events pitching and exclusive meetings with business angels and investment funds will be organised to facilitate raising capital and leveraging growth.
One of the most important aspects of the programme is the focus on sustainable solutions. Priority will be given to startups that develop products or services with a positive impact on the environment, such as: renewable energies, waste management, sustainable agriculture, ecological tourism, green mobility, marine conservation and technologies for the circular economy. The aim is to foster the creation of an innovation ecosystem that drives the transition to a low-carbon economy and reduces dependence on finite resources.
The programme will last six months and is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2025. During this period startups The selected companies will receive initial (seed) funding, which will enable them to cover expenses such as prototype development, marketing and operating costs. At the end of the programme, the startups will make the final assessment and present their projects to investors. The startups with greater potential will have the opportunity to receive additional funding, thus accelerating their growth and impact.
We believe that the "Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator Programme 2025" will have a significant impact on the innovation ecosystem. startups of Cape Verde and the country's sustainable economic development. By supporting innovation, creating opportunities and promoting collaboration, the programme will contribute to a more prosperous, resilient and sustainable future for all Cape Verdeans.
To submit your application, you must do so by the 19th September 2025. More information and the registration link can be found at: https://500.co/founders/africa/seed-accelerator-nairobi.
