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Deadline: June 22, 2025
Applications are now open for the WomHub Green Acceleration Programme (GAP) 2025, a dynamic initiative designed to empower female founders and women-led businesses operating in the green economy across Africa.
WomHub Green Acceleration Programme (GAP) 2025 is an equity-free acceleration programme that focuses on scaling innovative, environmentally sustainable businesses led by women. Powered by WomHub—Africa’s leading innovation space for women in STEM—the program combines business development, leadership coaching, and technical support to help women entrepreneurs create lasting environmental and economic impact.
The Green Acceleration Programme (GAP) is designed to support female founders and women-led businesses operating within the green economy to access capital by ensuring investor readiness and compliance. Powered by WomHub and supported by GIZ, the programme will select 30 entrepreneurs to participate in a finance readiness journey aimed at unlocking new forms of capital. The GAP Programme is part of WomHub’s continued commitment to supporting female founders in becoming finance ready and can access the right type of capital accelerating inclusive growth in the green economy.
Benefits
- Equity-free support to grow your green-focused business
- Access to mentorship, technical guidance, and leadership development
- Participation in customized business acceleration workshops
- Network with industry experts, fellow founders, and green investors
- Visibility through WomHub’s global platforms and ecosystem
- Hybrid programming with virtual learning and potential in-person gatherings
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Eligibility Criteria
Eligible businesses must be:
- Willingness to actively participate in the Programme.
- Applicants must have a registered company that has been in operation for a minimum of 6 months.
- Female-founded, co-led, or managed
- Working within the energy or broader green economy sector.
- Individual applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must be able to commit to the full duration of the programme commencing in July 2025.
Application Process and Documents Required
- Visit the WomHub GAP 2025 application portal
- Fill out the online application form
- Upload the following documents:
- Updated CV or founder bio
- Business profile or pitch deck
- A short video or written statement explaining your business and its green impact
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews
