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Catalyst Climate Champions

A 12-month program empowering individuals within Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem to inspire innovators to explore and build climate-smart solutions

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The Catalyst Fund accelerates the tech ecosystem by bringing together leading global and local innovators to form circles of investors, corporate institutions, talent networks, and other enablers, who commit to working with us to advance the wider ecosystem.

We are looking for individuals who are

Based in:

Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Zambia

Passionate about:

Technology, financial services, climate, and venture capital

What you will do

The Catalyst Fund accelerates the tech ecosystem by bringing together leading global and local innovators to form circles of investors, corporate institutions, talent networks, and other enablers, who commit to working with us to advance the wider ecosystem.

Represent Catalyst Fund

At local entrepreneurship ecosystem events

Run regular info sessions

To drive awareness of climate tech innovations

Recommend three startups

For consideration to join a Catalyst Fund cohort

Participate monthly

Join virtual meetups where startups will share insights

Leverage local event platforms

Help expand our outreach programs for companies

Our Impact

What's in it for you

Our portfolio companies have gone on to secure follow-on funding, amounting to over US$573 million in total, and currently serve more than 13.2 million individuals and MSMEs globally.

Submit your interest


If the program sounds like a great fit for you, we'd love to discuss becoming a Catalyst Climate Champion. Submit the application form here to apply.

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Join Catalyst Fund

For our pre-seed VC fund and accelerator, we are actively looking for early-stage startups that improve the resilience of underserved and climate-vulnerable communities in emerging markets. Does that sound like you?
Apply to join us