Funding: Up to $150,000 in cash support by Catalyst Fund to those Investing for a climate-resilient future in Africa - Apply now

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Funding: Up to $150,000 in cash support by Catalyst Fund to those Investing for a climate-resilient future in Africa – Apply now

The Catalyst Fund is an early-stage VC fund and accelerator investing for a climate-resilient future in Africa. They partner with founders building tech solutions for climate adaptation and resilience.

Catalyst Fund thesis focuses on supporting mission-driven, local and women founders building solutions across several sectors critical for climate resilience: agritech and food systems, insurtech and climate fintech, cold chain, waste management, clean energy and water management.

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Host Institution

Catalyst Fund

Program Type

Fully Funded

Program Benefits

What You'll Gain

💰 Funding: Up to $150,000 in cash support

🚀 Venture Support: $50,000 worth of tailored venture-building assistance

🕰️ Guidance: Over 400 hours of personalized venture-building support

📊 Impact Assessment: One Impact Report provided by **60 Decibels

🌐 Investor Access: Connect with a network of 250+ global investors

🤝 Community: Join a network of 80+ portfolio companies

📢 Visibility: Comprehensive PR and media support

🎁 Perks: Up to $175,000 in additional benefits

Eligibility Criteria

🌱 Innovation Focus: Startups developing climate adaptation and resilience technologies

👥 Target Market: Solutions designed for communities across Africa

💼 Founding Team: Locally-based founders or co-founders with diverse, gender-balanced leadership

📍 Regional Focus: Africa

📈 Market Progress: Products that have launched, with initial customer traction and a clear path toward product-market fit

🚀 Business Stage: Early-stage, pre-seed startups

Eligible Countries

African Countries

Official Link

https://www.thecatalystfund.com/pitch-to-us