- Grant Amount – up to $5,000
- Deadline – October 21, 2025
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
The BeGreen Programme helps young founders launch or scale ventures in the green economy by offering training, mentorship, and grant funding. If you have—or plan to build—a business with positive environmental impact, this can help you turn ideas into viable, revenue-driven models.
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Benefits
- Grant funding: Finalists can receive up to USD 5,000, disbursed in tranches tied to milestones.
- Tailored learning journey: Your path through the programme is adapted to your business stage (idea, new, or existing).
- Mentorship and coaching from advisors in sustainability, business development, finance, and green sectors.
- Hands-on workshops & peer learning: Real-world challenges, pitch preparation, feedback from experts.
- Continued support post-programme: Incubation, networking, and wraparound resources.
Eligibility:
- Young entrepreneurs (ages 18 to 34) based in South Africa or Nigeria.
- Founders with either:
• – An idea or prototype (ideation stage)
• – A new business (3–6 months, prototype tested)
• – An existing business (revenue or traction) - Committed to creating a sustainable impact in the green economy (e.g., recycling, solar, sustainable agriculture, forestry).
- Able to engage in an online programme and meet milestone requirements.
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At Funding Square, we help African entrepreneurs and organizations access funding through three expert services:
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- Grant Research Service – Get 50 tailored grant opportunities handpicked for your business or nonprofit, saving you time and effort.
- Grant Proposal Writing – We craft compelling, funder-friendly proposals that grab attention and increase your chances of success.
- Fundraising Business Plan – A powerful, funding-ready business plan designed to attract grants, loans, and investors.
Let’s turn your funding goals into reality!
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Contact us today by sending us an email at hello@fundingsquare.org