Cleantech founders, your window is open. GCIP South Africa is calling for applications from early-stage entrepreneurs building solutions for a cleaner, greener future. 🔗gcip.tech GCIP Prep Session🔗meet.google.com/dfx-owbg-poq Mon 15 June - 15:00–16:00 #GCIP #Clean

Apply now for GCIP South Africa Cleantech Programme for Cleantech Startups | Closing date: 10 July 2026 stepapp.co.za/2026/06/09/glo… #StepAppFunding #Cleantech #GCIP #SouthAfrica #GreenInnovation #Sustainability #Startups

The Future of South Africa is Green. Will You Build It? Applications are now OPEN for the GCIP South Africa Programme! Join a growing community of innovators who are building a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous South Africa. 🔗 gcip.tech #GCIPSA #Cleantech

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED: REA-GCIP SME ACCELERATOR FUND CALL FOR PROPOSALS🚨 More time. More opportunity. More impact. Due to the overwhelming interest from innovators and entrepreneurs across Nigeria, the deadline for the REA-GCIP SME Accelerator Fund Call for Proposals has been extended. 📅 New Deadline: Monday, 8 June 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM (WAT) If you’re still finalizing your application, this is your chance to submit and position your cleantech innovation for funding and growth support. Don’t miss the opportunity to transform your innovative idea into a scalable solution with real impact. Apply. Innovate. Scale 🌐 gcip.rea.gov.ng/adverts.html #GCIPNigeria #REA #SMEAcceleratorFund #CleantechInnovation #CleanEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability

The @GCIPsmes supports cleantech startups and MSMEs developing innovative solutions to mitigate climate change in the fields of energy, waste, materials, green transportation and more. Watch the video to explore the impact of GCIP. Learn more: unido.org/unido-gef/unido-an… @theGEF

Allow me to reintroduce myself. By the way, building in the photo attached was where I lived the first few months of my life as I was born there. WHO IS ADEJOKE LASISI??? Adejoke LASISI is an African fabric designer and environmentalist. She's the founder of Planet 3R and Jokelinks Weaving School. She holds a bachelors degree in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife. Adejoke enjoys volunteering in entrepreneurship activities both here in Nigeria and abroad. See if you want my advice about relationship or marriage, you might be seeking advice from the wrông person ooooooo, but when it comes to grant writing and global opportunities.... evidence dey 1. One of the participants selected from Nigeria for Global Entrepreneurship Training GET in west Africa 2014. 2. AYEEN 2014 Business Grant Winner. 3. Young African Leaders Initiative YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa 2015... 1st cohort. 4. A recipient of YALI SPIRIT AWARD at YALI Regional Leadership Center 2015 5. Road to Growth beneficiary Cherie Blair Foundation 2016. 6. Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management, EDC Lagos 2016 7. Grant beneficiary and 1st runner up at the Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce grant competition 2016. 8. Akin Alabi Business grant beneficiary in 2017. 9. 7eleven foundation grant winner in 2017. 10. SMEDAN light manufacturer grant in 2018. 11. Nominated for the best indigenous textile at ACE Awards in 2017 & 2018. 12. Nominated for the National MSME Awards 2018 1st edition. 13. Grant award by Vice president of Nigeria through NYEES platform in 2019. 14. GEM grant winner (World Bank partnered with Federal government of Nigeria) in 2019. 15. BlackKnightng grant winner in 2019. 16. Certified by First Technical University as a technical University trainer in 2019. 17. Top5 Nigeria Creative Business Cup 2019 Pitching Contest. 18. Delegate at Africa Youth Connekt Kigali, Rwanda 2019. 19. Delegate and Exhibitor at Africa Women Conference AWC Marrakech, Morocco 2019 20. Top 50 Big Bang Business Competition organized by the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation UC Davis California, USA 2020. 21. Awarded the National MSME of the year 2020 by the Vice President of Nigeria which came with a brand new car, cash prize and plague. 22. Awarded by the President of Nigeria as one of the five young INNOVATORS at Aso villa Nigeria 2020. 23. Africa Green Grant award winner 2020 organized by Eleven Eleven Twelve Foundation. 24. Awarded as one of the most influential personalities in Ibadan 2020. 25. Recognized by Ooni of Ife as one of the Southwest MSME Ambassadors 2021 26. Awarded a mini MBA in 2021 through Access bank program with scholarship. 27. Fellow at Social Innovators program SIP 2021/2022...but eventually dropped out sha. (Fully funded) 28. 2021/2022 fellow at the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (fully funded) 29. Afri-Plastics challenge top 30 Semi-finalists awarded grant in 2021. 30. PERA Innovation Award 2021 31. Export Development Fund through Nigeria Export Promotion Council NEPC 2021. 32. One of the 15 finalists for Afri-Plastics challenge organized by the Canadian Government 2022. 33. One of the 6 winners selected globally for the Global Matter Making Design Challenge organized by the British Council which came with cash prize as well 2022. 34. One of the 17 finalists selected for the GSIV in Nigeria 2023 fully funded by UNDP and EU. 35. Intra-African Trade Fair IATF 2023 Cairo, Egypt funded and supported by UNDP and SMEDAN. 36. Vital Voices fellow 2023. 37. Commonwealth Innovation Sustainable Development Awards winner 2023 38. Nigerian delegate at “Empowering the African Fashion Sector” event which held at UNESCO Headquarters Paris, France. January 2024 39. Exhibitor at the UNESCO 2024 Africa Week at Paris, France. May, 2024. 40. One of the 25 Innovators selected for Global Cleantech Innovation Programme GCIP 2024 in Nigeria 🇳🇬 41. One of the 2 Africans invited to exhibit at WTO Trade and Environment Week 2024 at Geneva, Switzerland. 42. Fashion and Lifestyle award winner at Lord's Achievers Award 2024. 43. One of the 15 exhibitors selected by UNDP to showcase our innovation at the AU MSME Forum Africa 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia. 44. African Sustainability Awards by African Cleanup Initiative 2024. 45. Delegate and Exhibitor at the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit NDIS held at the Aso-Villa 2024. 46. Exhibitor at the 3RD National Non-Oil Export Conference at Aso villa Nigeria 2024. 47. Delegate and Exhibitor at the UNDP HerAfCFTA Forum in Abuja 2024. 48. One of the 5 exhibitors selected in Nigeria to showcase our innovation to the President of Germany and other German delegations at UNDP Innovation Hub, Lagos 2024. 49. One of the 5 grantees in West Africa for Transform Africa by Unilever and the UK government 2025 50. One of the exhibitors selected by European Union EU Nigeria for Zero Waste Eco-fair 2025. 51. Intellectual Property IP Sustainability Award 2026 52. Award of Distinction given by the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde in appreciation of my oustanding achievement as a change maker in Oyo state. 2026 By the way, I didn't include the fact that I've also been privileged to speak on both local and global stages. I couldn't possibly include all the awards given. I also didn't mention the fact that our Innovation Planet 3R has been featured on CNN, ALJAZEERA, Arise TV, TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER, PUNCH NEWSPAPER, CHANNELS TV, NTA and other popular blogs. (c) Adejoke Lasisi P.S: She's on this app, but I can't recollect her handle. If you know her handle, kindly tag her

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✨🐈Out Here Perching On #FursuitFriday! 🐈✨ I'm so thankful for this weekend - I finished a massive certification class that took me all week, time to get some relaxing in before starting to study for my GCIP! 📸 - @SilySox

From diesel-powered fleets to mining machinery, carbon emissions remain one of the biggest operational and environmental challenges for businesses across Africa. South African start-up, Fleetainable, founded by 2024 #TEFAlumni Kamogelo Motshidi, is changing that narrative through innovative carbon-intelligence technology that helps companies measure, manage, and reduce their emissions in real time. By combining software intelligence with IoT technology, Fleetainable is helping industries like logistics, mining, and power generation improve ESG compliance, cut operational costs, and drive more sustainable business practices. Supported by the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP), Kamogelo’s journey is a testament to how African entrepreneurs are building scalable solutions to tackle global challenges. #EmpoweredByTEF #TEF2026 #TEFImpact

CALL FOR PROPOSALS – GCIP NIGERIA Are you a Cleantech SME or start-up in Nigeria developing innovative solutions for a more sustainable future? The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), through the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) Nigeria, is inviting applications from high-potential clean-tech enterprises for competition-based financial support aimed at accelerating business growth and scaling impact-driven solutions. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to strengthen their businesses, expand market potential, and contribute to Nigeria’s growing clean technology and green innovation ecosystem. 🔗 Apply here: gcip.rea.gov.ng/adverts.html. #GCIPNigeria #REA #Cleantech #Innovation #ClimateAction #Sustainability #SMEs #GreenEconomy

ICCDI, alongside other technical partners, participated in the launch of the Global Clean-Tech Innovation Program (GCIP) SME Acceleration Fund – Cycle 2, organised by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja. The meeting provided valuable insights into Nigeria’s innovation and energy ecosystem, highlighting the role of the GCIP platform in supporting enterprises focused on energy access, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability. Discussions emphasized the importance of scaling innovative solutions and strengthening institutional collaboration with government agencies and funding partners. In his opening remarks, the CEO of REA, Dr. Abba Aliyu, reflected on the achievements recorded during GCIP Cycle One and expressed confidence that Cycle Two would build on those successes while addressing previous implementation challenges. He reiterated that the programme is designed to leverage innovation and entrepreneurship to tackle Nigeria’s electricity access challenges and stressed the importance of strategic alignment with the initiative for sustained engagement. Further discussions showcased notable successes from the first cycle, including the growth of recycling enterprises that have progressed to establishing facilities and securing partnerships with larger organizations. Participants also commended both local and international partners for their support and advocated for the institutionalisation of GCIP by the Ministry, alongside sustained international funding and governance oversight as the programme expands. The engagement concluded with a shared recognition of the need for continuous partner collaboration to address implementation gaps and maximise the impact and sustainability of GCIP Cycle Two.

Meet our #BreakfastChampion, Vonnie Baloyi, a Limpopo entrepreneur and GCIP-SA Awards finalist transforming agricultural waste into animal feed and energy briquettes. NEXT | We explore her innovation, its impact, key partnerships, support for rural innovators, and what drives her work on the #CapricornBreakfast.

Innovation. Sustainability. Impact. Join us as we celebrate Namibia’s brightest green entrepreneurs at the GCIP Namibia Annual Forum and Award Ceremony. Meet the finalists driving climate solutions and shaping a sustainable future. 📍 CcHub Namibia, Windhoek 📅 07 May 2026

Innovation will play a defining role in how we solve Nigeria’s energy challenges and more importantly, how we build a sustainable, low carbon future. I had the pleasure of attending the ideation and project launch announcement of the Global Clean-tech Innovation Programme (GCIP) in Nigeria, where the Rural Electrification Agency is proud to serve as a co-executing partner alongside the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and Co-Creation Hub. GCIP is a critical platform, designed to support clean-tech entrepreneurs, accelerate innovation, and connect promising solutions to private sector investment. It is also a programme that speaks directly to inclusion, creating opportunities for women and youth while strengthening Nigeria’s broader innovation ecosystem. At REA, our role goes beyond participation. We have been tasked with designing and operationalising the financial mechanisms that will support SMEs with the most impactful clean energy solutions. I am particularly pleased that we are marking the successful conclusion of Cycle 1, while officially commencing Cycle 2 building on the momentum already created. I must also take a moment to commend the REF team for their dedication and execution, and to recognise the leadership of Hon. Doris Uboh, whose commitment continues to drive this work forward. Her approach reflects both discipline and vision, qualities that are essential for programmes of this scale. What this initiative represents is a clear shift toward building not just projects, but ecosystems where innovation, financing, and entrepreneurship come together to deliver real impact. The work continues. #GCIP #CleanTech #Innovation #EnergyAccess #Entrepreneurship #CleanEnergyNigeria #YouthEmpowerment #WomenInEnergy #PoweringNigeria #abbaaliyu

Girişimcilerimizden Uluslararası Başarı! 🌍 💼 Birleşmiş Milletler Sınai Kalkınma Teşkilatı (UNIDO) iş birliğimiz doğrultusunda yürütücü kuruluş olarak yer aldığımız Küresel Temiz Teknolojiler Girişimcilik Programı (GCIP) Türkiye Programı kapsamında, temiz teknolojiler alanında çalışan girişimlerimizin uluslararası platformlardaki başarılarına bir yenisi eklendi. ♻️ Viyana’da düzenlenen, 9 ülkeden 20 takımın rekabet ettiği Cleantech Days 2026 kapsamındaki GCIP Küresel Yarışması’nda ülkemizi, Beaver Nexus, Umayana ve Helios takımları temsil etti. 🏆 Gelişim ve büyüme aşaması olarak iki kategoride yarışan takımlar arasından her kategoride birer kazanan seçildi. Yarışmada gelişim aşaması kategorisinde birincilik ödülünü; kurucuları arasında Gizem Uysal ve Gizem Şanyılmaz’ın yer aldığı Helios kazandı. 👩🔬 Başta çimento, demir ve çelik gibi emisyonunun en yüksek olduğu ağır sanayi kollarında karbon yakalamaya odaklanan Helios; bilim dünyasının en heyecan verici keşiflerinden biri olan MOF (Metal-Organik Kafes Yapılar) teknolojisini odağına alarak iklim teknolojilerinde sürdürülebilir bir fark yaratıyor. 🌍 ⚛️ Kadın girişimcilerimizin liderliğindeki Helios, derin teknoloji tabanlı yenilikçi çözümleriyle karbon emisyonlarını azaltma konusunda hem yerel hem de küresel pazarda ölçeklenebilir etkisiyle öne çıkıyor. Başta Helios olmak üzere, ülkemizi temsil eden tüm takımlarımızı kutlarız. 👏 📌 @tubitakteydeb

We are pleased to announce the release of the April-May 2026 edition of 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲, South Africa’s premier SME publication. This issue is packed with powerful insights, practical strategies, & inspiring stories from entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and ecosystem builders across the continent. 📍 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘵. 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 "𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁 & 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻" – Sheldon Tatchell The founder of Legends Barbershop takes us from a single clipper to a continental franchise movement across five African countries. Tatchell shares how purpose, community upliftment, and servant leadership turned a small barbershop into a grooming empire employing over 800 people. 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗦 & 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗦 💼 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲  • Why financial intelligence is the real key to scaling your SME – Wholehearted Advisory  • How real-time data is reshaping SME funding – Merchant Capital South Africa  • Are DFIs mistakenly denying SMEs funding? – Vantage Advisory (Pty) Ltd  • The real reason SME funding deals fall apart – Kholo Capital  • @Nedbank Pitch & Polish returns – R1 million prize package for growth-ready businesses 📈 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻  • Building the South African economy through franchising – @franchisingSA Conference highlights  • Localisation receives R1 billion thumbs up – Buy Local Summit & Expo (@ProudlySA )  • Franchising can turn entrepreneurial energy into national growth – @Nedbank 🌍 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵  • Driving digital transformation through the Kasi Tech Series – Township innovation in Soweto @BulelaniBala  • A new disruptive digital network operator (Pi) enters SA market – Powered by @MTNza  • Why cybersecurity awareness is a behavioural discipline – IPT 🌱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆  • From soil to startup – 2026 @foodformzansi Young Farmers Indaba  • Witbank entrepreneur creates 76 jobs after rebuilding poultry business – SAB Foundation 🏗️ 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀  • Construction payroll & project wins – CRS  • Unified IT as the future of enterprise operations – ManageEngine 📢 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀  • Tender Success Summit 2026 – 28 May, Modderfontein  • GEC Africa 2026 – Cape Town, 16–17 September  • @organic_expo Africa – Cape Town, 17–19 April  • Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP-SA) Awards ✅ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 This edition goes beyond inspiration—it delivers actionable tools, real-world case studies, and critical conversations on:  • Access to funding & investor readiness  • Digital transformation in townships & SMEs  • Franchising as a vehicle for inclusive growth  • The role of AI, data, and automation in scaling  • Mental wellness, resilience, & purpose-driven leadership 📘 Now available online: lnkd.in/d_iQpFM5

It's a wrap: the 4th edition of #CleantechDays2026, organized by UNIDO with the support of the @theGEF. Together, entrepreneurs & stakeholders from GCIP countries shared ideas & ambitions, forged new partnerships & helped shape the policies driving the energy transition forward.

Want to get the most out of the GCIP Ukraine accelerator? Ask our alumni! 🌱 Join our special Q&A on scaling with founders from: ▫️ SPOGAD ▫️ Ochis ▫️ MELT WATER Inc. ▫️ Mycelia Tech ▫️ Sirocco Energy Get insights from those who walked the path! 👇 grnc.cc/M1S8j