We believe in the power of African Ingenuity
greenlabs is more than an incubator. We are a movement dedicated to unlocking the potential of climate-smart entrepreneurs across the continent.
It started with a Seed
Founded in 2018, greenlabs emerged from a simple observation: African entrepreneurs had the most innovative solutions to climate change, but lacked the capital and mentorship to scale them.
What began as a small workshop in Nairobi has grown into a pan-African ecosystem. We realized that charity alone isn't sustainable—business is. By empowering local founders to build profitable, green businesses, we create a cycle of growth that lifts entire communities.
Today, we work with partners like the World Bank and Microsoft to deliver world-class acceleration programs that turn ideas into impact.
See Our Impact in Action
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Every dollar is a seed
Every dollar we handle is a seed planted for the future. Here is how we maximise its impact.
Direct Grant Funding
40% of all donations go directly to startups administered through results based grants enabling them to build & test prototypes.
Training & Mentorship
30% Facilitating knowledge transfer through in-person training sessions.
Growth & Operations
30% Covers essential operations and evaluation to ensure impact.
Behind the Mission
greenlabs is led by a diverse coalition of African technologists, environmental scientists, and business leaders.
We operate with the belief that local problems require local solutions. That's why 95% of our staff are hired from the communities we serve.
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