Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is pleased to announce its acceptance into the Race to Zero campaign, establishing itself as one of the pioneering African organisations to receive this prestigious recognition.
Race to Zero is a global campaign rallying non-state actors –
Call for Applications📢 | 2024
#GreenBiz
Programme
#Commercial
forestry plays a crucial role in climate change mitigation & adaptation by actively engaging in afforestation, reforestation & rehabilitation activities. KCIC
#GreenBiz
program supports innovative enterprises that
Happening this October, at the Edge Convention Centre. Join us for the
#KCICInvest2023
, as we bring together entrepreneurs and investors in the climate space for a remarkable collaboration on climate action and sustainability.
We invite eligible applicants to apply for the KCIC
#Vijana
Na AgriBiz competition.The competition aims to tackle barriers that prevent youths from harnessing the vast potential within the
#agricultural
sector thereby creating jobs for women and youth. For details and how to
Call For Applications!📢
The 2024 call for applications for the
#Greenbiz
programme is officially open🥳. Are you working on
#climate
technologies or related business models in commercial forestry, agribusiness, waste management, renewable energy, or water? Apply now for our
We’re looking for passionate people with a
#greenbusiness
#idea
. 🌏🌱Do you want to make a
#global
impact? ClimateLaunchpad teaches you how to turn your idea into a successful business. Local trainers will train and coach you towards getting all the knowledge and skills you
⏳ Time is ticking! Applications are still open for the
#ClimateLaunchpad
competition. We’re looking for passionate people with a
#greenbusiness
idea. ClimateLaunchpad teaches you how to turn your idea into a successful business.
We're accepting applications in various areas:
Cleantech Estonia with support of
@ESTDEVestonia
and
@KenyaCIC
are teaming up to drive change on clean and digital transition. We are excited to invite you to be a part of this transformative journey towards a greener and digitally empowered future. Your voice matters! Take a
Vijana form imejipa.
@KenyaCIC
Vijana na AgriBiz competition is here! Calling all the youth and women with
#innovative
commercially viable ideas in
#agribusiness
to apply for the competition. Stand a chance to win Ksh.1 Million.
Apply here:
Have you submitted your application for the 2024
#GreenBiz
call for applications?
#Climate
-smart enterprises residing in Kenya are invited to submit applications for an opportunity of
#grant
funding. You have 5 days until the deadline! Detailed information on the call &
Are you an entrepreneur in the waste management sector? We are looking for you! Apply today and join the SWIFT program, either for incubation or acceleration. Click here to find out more and apply!
#wasteinnovation
#circulareconomy
#recycling
📢Call for Applications📢!
Do you have a
#greenbusiness
idea? Do you wish to be part of the solution to
#climate
change? We invite you to apply for the 2023
@ClimateLaunch
Pad competition. Deadline for submission is 5 June 2023.
Read more here:
#CLP2023
We are Hiring!📢
Are you passionate about making a difference and looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and work on cutting-edge projects?
Join our team today👉🏻:
AgriBiz will create 17,000 job opportunities along agricultural value chains and will in-crease smallholder production and household incomes. Click here to apply .
@EUinKenya
@denmarkinkenya
Do you have any questions on the ongoing
#GreenBiz
call for applications?
Our informational webinar will dive into climate
#entrepreneurship
in Kenya, examining both the opportunities it presents and the challenges, answering all questions & concerns about the call.
The 2024 Call for applications for
#GreenBiz
is ongoing!
KCIC supports
#innovative
technologies in sustainable
#WaterManagement
, interventions that are tackling water💧crisis and enhancing community access to clean, safe water. We invite enterprises that developing solutions
.
@IrriHub
is set to receive funding from KCIC through the AgriBiz programme. The company is aiming at shifting farmers from using rain fed agriculture to more sustainable and energy efficient agricultural practices.
#AgriBizKenya
@EUinKenya
@denmarkinkenya
Job opportunities at the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre!
Are you passionate about promoting innovative climate change solutions?
KCIC is implementing AgriBiz, a five-year programme supported by the European Union and DANIDA, and GreenBiz Programme supported by DANIDA.
OPEN OPPORTUNITY: We offer incubation, acceleration, technical assistance, advisory services and innovative financing to climate-smart businesses. You can be part of our clients by applying here> . No charges apply for our services.
#MondayMotivation
With the support of the
@UNDPKenya
Country office, we are looking for youth entrepreneurs with innovative businesses in the forestry and agroforestry sectors.
Are you interested? Kindly visit to learn more and apply.
#GrEYAP
#Opportunity
#Forestry
Have you applied for the 2023
@ClimateLaunch
pad competition? The competition aims to create a stage for people who have great
#cleantech
ideas and support them to develop their idea into startups making global impact.
Apply here: …
#CLP2023
PRESS RELEASE:
During this time of
#COVID19
, we are called upon to look at the future with renewed hope & seize the available opportunities such as those presented to youth & women in agricultural value chains by the EU-funded
#AgriBizKenya
programme.
#KaziMtaani
@dailynation
🥳 This January holds good news for climate-smart innovators in:
- Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Agribusiness
- Water Management
- Commercial Forestry
- Waste Management
The
#GreenBiz
call for applications is now open, apply and get a chance to boost your business.
Session 1 happening now: "Unlocking Climate Financing Opportunities for earl stage start ups"
The financing gap in Africa in the
#SMEs
ecosystem is slightly over $ 300 billion. We need to
#collaborate
and partner to ensure that the SMEs benefit. The climate financing space is
📢Call for Applications !📢
Are you a young entrepreneur with an
#Agribusiness
idea? We want to hear from you! Call for Applications for the
#VijanaNaAgriBiz
2023 Competition is now Open. To find out more about the competition, read here: .
@EUinKenya
We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the
#GreenBiz
programme. If you are an entrepreneur with a climate-smart business, this is a great opportunity for you.
@denmarkinkenya
Submit your application here:
Are you running a youth group or youth-led enterprise with a keen focus on forestry or agroforestry? We are looking for you! Learn more about the Green Economy Youth Activation Programme and apply here:
#CommercialForestry
|
@UNDP
@UNDPKenya
#KCICInvestmentSummit
|
#ClimateFinance
"To achieve resilience and long-term sustainability in the face of climate change, a collective effort is imperative, calling for unified action to fortify our societies," EU (
@EU_Commission
)Commissioner for international partnerships,
With the rising cost of fuel and non-renewable energies, households and companies are facing financial constraints in accessing
#energy
that is affordable and efficient.
#Briquettes
produced from alternative raw materials such as bagasse, coffee & maize residues provide a more
It’s finally D-day! We are at the Nairobi Farmers Market for the Kiambu County
#HarvestFestival
. Our AgriBiz farmers are setting up their stalls ready to serve you the best far fresh produce from their farms. Did we mention great prices?
See you there.
@euinkenya
@denmarkinkenya
📢Call for Applications- Vijana na AgriBiz Competition
Are you a youth in Kenya with an innovative idea that will transform the agribusiness sector?
We are looking for you!
Eligible applicants are invited to apply for
#GreenBiz
programme either under
#incubaton
or
#acceleraton
. The programme provides tailored support to climate smart enterprises with an aim to increase
#commercialisation
and scale up innovations to the market creating employment
Are you looking for a career opportunity that allows you to make a meaningful impact on the world?
Look no further than
@KenyaCIC
's Business Analyst position within our
#GreenBiz
Programme.
Apply today:
Deadline Alert! Vijana na AgriBiz Competition Call for Applications
Who is eligible to apply for the Vijana na AgriBiz Competition?
The applicant should:
✔️Be a Kenyan Citizen
✔️Be aged between 15-35
✔️Have an agribusiness idea or prototype
🛑 Vijana na AgriBiz National Competition Class of 2022
🎉🥳👏Overall Winner
Congratulations Vincent Oduor, founder of Aquaculture Barn Limited.
We wish you nothing but great opportunities as you commercialize your idea.
#VijanaNaAgriBizFinals
Leafy Ke wowed the world at the
#CLP19
with their innovation that turns waste diapers into a clean form of energy. The clean tech startup from Kenya was recently profiled by British news outlet, The Independent
@Independent
. To get the whole story, click:
⏳ Time is ticking! The SWIFT Program is still accepting applications for the first cohort of Entrepreneurs/SMEs in Kenya's waste management sector. Learn more about eligibility criteria and apply now via . The countdown to the deadline is on! Seize this
#ComingUp
: |
#KCICInvestmentSummit
How can Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (
#MSMEs
) leverage
#climate
finance to enhance their eco-friendly initiatives and play a pivotal role in reshaping environmental sustainability?
Join the panel discussion to explore the intersection
We're live at the
#AfricaClimateSummit23
! It's time for
#ClimateActionNow
, and we can't wait for you to interact with the work of KCIC, and the enterprises we support. Welcome to the KCIC Village!🤗
#ACS23
📣 Opportunities for interns! 📣
Are you looking to make a difference in the renewable energy sector in East Africa? Look no further than our PUSE program!
We're looking for interns to join our team!
Meet Fidelis Wanjiku, the founder of Bulk Resources. Her enterprise provides farmers with a market for their produce. 80% of the products they sell are from farmers, therefore, supporting the agricultural value chain.
#AgriBizInKiambu
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Joseph Murabula, CEO
@KenyaCIC
: From this conversation it is clear that there are challenges in the waste management sector, I encourage you to see this as an opportunity especially for the private sector. We have a call for applications for the
#SWIFTProgram
that is currently
Congratulations to the winners of the Cleantech Competition 🎉
🥇 EcoBana
🥈 Sto Fresh
🥉 Circularity Space
We are excited to see these great talents from competitive innovators and we cannot wait to see the positive impact your ideas will bring to planet. Well done 👏🏽
@uonbi
▪️ Job Opportunity
We are looking for 1 Business Incubation Hub Manager to be based in Bungoma and 3 Business Analysts to be based in Nairobi, Meru and Kisii. Do you have what it takes?
Visit our website to learn more about the job requirements:
#IkoKazi
It emerges from the recently launched report on environmental performance of Kenyan firms that where eco-friendly business practices are in place, a female executive is likely to be involved. In today's
@BD_Africa
, CEO
@emungai_m
dissects issues around women & sustainability.
.
@KenyaCIC
is seeking highly motivated individuals with Bachelor’s degree in a Business-Related field to fill 40 positions of internships across eight counties.
Please visit for detailed job descriptions.
#CareerOpportunities
#InternshipOpportunities
Recent tree planting efforts spearheaded by the government are meant to ensure Kenya achieves 10% forest cover by 2022. As the
@UN
yesterday led in marking the World Day to Combat Desertification, we also encourage such efforts through the
@StandardKenya
#WDCD2019
#WDCD2019Ke
As we join the world today in celebrating
#EarthDay
we are reminded of the importance of our commitment to supporting environmental protection and climate action. Let us continue working together to protect, nature and restore our earth.
#RestoreOurEarth
📢 We are looking for Business Analysts.
We are in search of exceptional talent to serve as Business Analysts for the
#AgriBiz
and
#GreenBiz
Programmes.
Do you have what it takes? For detailed scope of work and application process please visit
#IkoKaziKE
Tune in for the
#SWIFTProgram
launch live broadcast on
@citizentvkenya
from 8AM. The PS
@EnviClimateC_Ke
@Eng_F_Ngeno
will be in attendance to deliver a keynote address touching on the state of waste management, climate action and resilience building in the country. The new
Our CEO, Dr. Edward speaks on the motivation behind his PhD journey. ‘’With sustainable development we make better livelihoods for our people’’ - Dr. Edward
@emungai_m
, Group CEO KCIC Group.
#CongratsDrEdward
🐦 Happening today.
Join us this afternoon from 2:00 PM for an interactive Twitter chat where you will learn more about the
#GreenBiz
programme and how you can get a chance to scale up your business.
Apply for GreenBiz:
#ADecadeOfImpact
,
#KCICat10
New Programme Alert!
Drawing from more than a decade of experience in the climate space, KCIC is set to implement 'Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition (SWIFT)' Programme. Funded by
@IKEAFoundation
, the programme will offer support to SMEs in the waste
#NoWasteChallenge
:
@gjenge_makers
, a Kenyan start-up is making affordable, durable bricks from recycles bags, containers, and other discarded plastics. So far they have recycled more than 20 tonnes of plastic. Here is their inspiring story ⬇️
Kiburu Greens, an AgriBiz client at KCIC, is a family effort of Susan Kirigua, her two sisters Edna and Janet and their parents working together to offer hand raised and sustainably grown herbs and vegetables. Read more> |
@EUinKenya
@denmarkinkenya
.
Kithekani Farms, a diversified agri-business enterprise with a focus on vegetables, fruits and livestock products will receive Result Based Financing courtesy of the AgriBiz program. Learn more on:
#AgriBizKenya
@EUinKenya
@denmarkinkenya
A visit to
#AgriBiz
client, Lenge Foods, in Meru County.
Lenge Foods dries sweet potatoes, pumpkins and millet and sorghum among other indigenous foods. The agripreneur processes them into different kinds of flour... (1/2)
@EUinKenya
@denmarkinkenya
Kenyan farmers are gravitating towards
#sustainable
agriculture due to
#climatechange
and the need to address the high demand for food supply in the country.
Here is how AgriBiz is facilitating this transition> |
@EUinKenya
@denmarkinkenya
Are you looking to take your sustainability efforts to the next level? Look no further!
#Greenbiz
Cohort 3 is now accepting applications.
Join a community of like-minded individuals and enterprises that are committed to driving positive change for the environment.
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The Danish delegation today visited
@kimplanter
seedlings and nurseries, an AgriBiz client at KCIC, that specializes in seedling propagation for vegetables, fruits, herbs and trees. The
#AgriBiz
programme is fully funded by
@denmarkinkenya
and
@EUinKenya
.
Happening now!
The KALRO Coffee Research Institute in Ruiru is providing quality training to 11
#AgriBiz
clients as part of our capacity-building services, boosting their technical skills in coffee production, processing, and marketing!
We eulogise Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore. He will be remembered for, among many things, championing the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which focus on protecting and conserving the environment. Our deepest condolences. Rest In Peace.
Massive intern recruitment!
▪️ Business Incubation Hub Internship Opportunities
KCIC is currently seeking highly motivated individuals to support the delivery of the
#AgriBiz
program in our 8 hubs.
To apply, visit:
Deadline: 9 December 2022
Purity Gakuo is currently pitching at the Climate Launchpad Competition National Finals. She manufactures pay-as-you-go, solar-powered freezers known as Kuza Freezer.
Today, you have had the chance to intensively learn about the
#GreenBiz
programme.
Is your business building and empowering communities to confront the threats of
#climatechange
? What climate-smart solutions are you offering to the public?
Apply here:
We're Hiring!
#IkoKaziKE
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to support the delivery of the KCIC mandate in the following positions; Programme Manager, Business Analysts, and Procurement Officer.
For the detailed Job Description and application requirements, please
🇰🇪 Are you a Kenyan creative with innovative ideas to reduce waste? Join the
#NoWasteChallenge
for a chance at winning €10,000 in funding and a tailor-made development programme to help you progress to the next level. Learn more and apply here>
49 women & youth-led agribusiness enterprises are set to receive initial stage financing from the AgriBiz programme.
AgriBiz provides 2 types of financing to its beneficiaries: Result based Financing (RBF) & Proof of Concept grants(POC).
#AgriBizKenya
@EUinKenya
@denmarkinkenya
A huge congratulations to our
#CleantechKE
winners;
@eco_banalimited
for winning the 2022
@hultprize
We are proud to see you go beyond Kenya to win Sh120 million ($1 million) for your innovation on biodegradable and eco-friendly sanitary towels made from banana fibres.
"Sisi ni
#VijanaNaAgriBiz
."
It has been a great journey for our 10 finalists. They have put in the effort, and now it is time for them to present their innovations to the judges.
Join us from 10 am EAT to cheer them on: |
@EUinKenya
@denmarkinkenya
▪️ BIH Internship Opportunities
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a business-related field?
KCIC is currently seeking highly motivated individuals to support the delivery of the
#AgriBiz
programme.
To apply, visit:
🌱✨SWIFT Programme Update! ✨🌱
We're thrilled to share the latest progress on our Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition (SWIFT) programme journey!
Since we launched the call for applications in January, we've been overwhelmed by the incredible response from
What is the primary goal for the
#GreenBiz
programme?
🅰️ The programme focuses on creating decent jobs,
increasing access to low
#carbonenergy
sources, increasing community and household resilience to climate change among other environmental and social benefits.
#ADecadeOfImpact
Are you a Kenyan
#SME
in
#WasteManagement
? We are looking for you!
@KenyaCIC
is implementing the
#SWIFTProgram
funded by
@IKEAFoundation
with the aim of transforming waste management in the country through promoting innovative solutions in the sector. Apply today and join SWIFT,