The Greenpreneur Program in Côte d’Ivoire is an incubation initiative led by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to help young innovators design and grow sustainable businesses. Implemented locally with Barka Fund and aligned with the broader GENIE project on green entrepreneurship and digital transformation, the program focuses on translating climate-positive ideas into viable ventures and jobs.
Program Overview
- Initiative type: Incubation program for early-stage, green-focused entrepreneurs
- Lead organizer: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) – Côte d’Ivoire
- Implementation partner: Barka Fund
- Framing project: “Youth economic and livelihood empowerment through green entrepreneurship and digital transformation in Côte d’Ivoire (GENIE)”
- Funding partners (project-level): KOICA, GGGI, Government of Côte d’Ivoire
- Language note: French program materials are available; additional translations may follow
Objectives
- Build entrepreneurial capacity in priority green sectors through tailored training, mentorship, networking and early-stage financial linkages
- Enable the creation and scaling of sustainable, climate-aligned businesses
- Connect green founders to stakeholders and funding opportunities to improve venture viability
Target Audience & Geography
- Who: Young entrepreneurs and project holders pursuing green solutions
- Where (cohorts 3–5 focus): Regions of Bondoukou, San Pedro, and Yamoussoukro (including surrounding localities)
- Country: Côte d’Ivoire
Timeline
- Application deadline: 5 November 2025
- Program dates: 10 November – 23 December 2025
Sectors of Interest
- Agribusiness & Agritech
- Clean Technology & Energy (renewables, efficiency)
- Environmental Services
- Utilities
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
- Biotechnology & Medical Research (with sustainability applications)
- Construction & Manufacturing (low-impact processes and materials)
- Creative, Media & Entertainment (awareness, behavior change)
- Enterprise Software (digital enablers of green operations)
- Food & Beverage (sustainable production and processing)
- Packaging (circular and low-waste solutions)
Support Provided
- Incubation curriculum: practical training on venture design, market validation, and impact
- Mentorship: access to practitioners and sector experts
- Community & networks: peers, stakeholders, and ecosystem partners
- Funding pathways: introductions to early-stage financing opportunities
Organizer & Contacts
- Organization: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
- Headquarters (global): Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Côte d’Ivoire program: Managed by GGGI Côte d’Ivoire with Barka Fund as implementation partner
The details above are provided for informational purposes as a neutral program listing. For complete eligibility, application instructions, and updates, please refer to the organizer’s official communications and program page.