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Catalyst Climate Champions

The Program seeks to build climate resilience through entrepreneurship networks that facilitate local dialogue and inspire climate-smart innovation.

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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.

Convene a community

That builds and supports climate adaptation solutions.

Celebrate and spotlight founders

To catalyse climate tech innovations and inspire budding entrepreneurs.

Enable the discovery process

Of climate tech startups across Africa for various funders and support organizations.

Network with climate innovators

From across Africa through curated workshops and seminars.

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?
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