The Swedish Institute has launched a new international program designed to support organizations nurturing climate tech and sustainability-focused entrepreneurs across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the MENA region.
This initiative is a golden opportunity for ecosystem enablers—accelerators, incubators, innovation hubs, and entrepreneurship support organizations—to access global networks, build capacity, and strengthen their impact in the green economy.
Participating Countries
Eligible countries include:
- Africa: Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia
- Asia: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
- Europe: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Georgia*, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine**, Türkiye
- MENA: Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia***
Ukrainian applicants residing abroad are eligible.
Government employees in Georgia are not eligible.
Saudi Arabian participants must cover their own travel and accommodation costs.
Who Should Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen and resident of one of the eligible countries
- Work in an organization/business supporting entrepreneurs in climate tech or sustainability
- Have the authority to develop international partnerships
- Be proficient in spoken and written English
- Be willing to collaborate, share insights, and actively participate in the full duration of the program
- Have clear opportunities or challenges to work on related to green entrepreneurship in their local context
Organizational Eligibility
The applicant’s organization or business must:
- Be locally owned and based in one of the program countries
- Be currently or soon-to-be supporting entrepreneurs focused on sustainability or green transition
- Be mission-driven toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
How to Apply
Interested individuals and organizations can learn more and submit their applications via the official Swedish Institute portal:
www.si.se
This program offers a valuable opportunity to tap into a global innovation network, strengthen cross-border collaboration, and shape a more sustainable future through entrepreneurship.
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