Are you building a tech-driven solution to climate challenges in Africa? The Catalyst Fund 2025 invites early-stage startups tackling climate adaptation and resilience across the continent to Pitch to Us. With up to US $150,000 in funding, hands-on venture support, and access to a global investor network, this is a powerful opportunity to accelerate your climate-tech venture.
This blog details the programme’s objectives, eligibility, benefits, and application process. If you’re a founder in Africa solving real-world climate issues, this is a call to action.
Who Should Apply?
The Catalyst Fund 2025 is actively seeking:
- Geographic Focus: Startups operating in Africa
- Stage: Pre-seed stage with a working product already in-market
- Traction: Early customer adoption underway
- Founders: Local African founders (gender-balanced teams preferred)
- Sectors of Interest:
- Climate-smart agriculture
- Climate data and insights
- Insurtech and risk financing
- Carbon credit infrastructure
- Cold chain logistics and clean energy
- Water access and purification
- Waste management and circular economy
- Fisheries and blue economy
- Healthtech for climate resilience
- Livelihood and workforce tools
- What Startups Receive
Pitch to Us offers a comprehensive package tailored to early-stage climate innovators:
Funding:
- Up to US $150,000 in equity funding
- Up to US $50,000 worth of venture-building support
Venture Building:
- 400+ hours of customised support in:
- Product development
- Strategy and business modelling
- Technology optimisation
- Data analytics
- Fundraising and investor outreach
- Marketing, branding, and growth
Global Network Access:
- 250+ member Circle of Investors for visibility and follow-on funding
- Dedicated investor showcases and demo events
- Curated insights and connections with key partners
Additional Perks:
- Professional PR and media support
- Up to US $175,000 in free startup tools (credits, services, etc.)
- Independent impact report via 60 Decibels research firm
