UNDP GREEN GROWTH AND JOBS ACCELERATOR
We support the green and sustainable growth of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) while creating green jobs for women and youth in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan.
About the initiative
The Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator, a new UNDP initiative, which is part of the Danish-Arab Partnership Programme (DAPP) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, supports established entrepreneurs and SMEs in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan to accelerate the green growth of their businesses. This contribution aims to facilitate the local transition to a more sustainable and green economy, fostering green jobs for women and youth.
Over five years, in collaboration with Flat6Labs as an implementing partner, UNDP will deliver strategic business development advisory on green growth and support companies with business instruments to grow their business in the four Arab countries. The Accelerator process offers capacity building, mentoring and access to external experts and networks from the local, regional, and global business development ecosystems to help the SMEs accelerate their business solutions. The programme aims to empower youth in the four countries through engaging young people as co-creators and advisory capacity to businesses partaking in the Accelerator programme.
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The Accelerator
Over a dynamic 5-month journey, the Accelerator provides the SMEs with the necessary knowledge, skills, and networks to better thrive in the green economy. Participants will develop sustainable business plans, accelerate their growth trajectory and strengthen their capacity to create direct, decent jobs, while actively fostering positive environmental and social change. This is done through five different thematic areas: 1. Business Review, 2. Operational Flow, 3. Scaling and Impact, 4. Investment Readiness, 5. Accelerator Journey wrap-up. Once every month, the SMEs will have a Pitch Night, an event where SMEs are introduced to members of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. These Pitch Nights also help teams practice the pitching of their projects in a more informal setting.
PRIORITY COUNTRIES
Learn more about the Green Growth and Jobs Accelerator and the selection process in your country by visiting the four country pages below
Why should you join?
We believe in fostering sustainable and environmentally conscious businesses. Once accepted into our programme, over five months, you will unlock a multitude of benefits such as access to a series of training allowing you to develop your skills and enhance your technical competencies and experienced mentors who will guide you in navigating challenges and making informed decisions for your business. Through this programme, you will also benefit from personalised coaching sessions to support you in developing and refining your business strategies for sustainable growth, and access to a regional network of investors, entrepreneurs, and experts dedicated to fostering sustainable and innovative businesses.
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