Green Growth Alliance: US/Japan Climate-Gender Innovation Collective for Africa

Funder: AlphaMundi Foundation in partnership with United States-Japan Foundation

Program Type: Mentorship and technical assistance program (not direct funding)

Geographic Scope: Kenya (pilot country)

Focus Areas:

• Climate-focused SMEs
• Gender inclusion and women's economic empowerment
• Business growth and sustainability
• Renewable energy
• Regenerative agriculture
• E-mobility

Program Duration: July 2025 - January 2026

• Launch event: 1 July 2025 in Nairobi
• Monthly virtual mentorship: July - December 2025
• Closing event: January 2026

What the Program Provides:

• Monthly virtual mentorship sessions with American and Japanese mentors
• Peer-to-peer learning with fellow mentees
• Knowledge exchange opportunities
• In-person networking events in Nairobi
• Connections and partnerships with mentors and industry stakeholders
• No direct financial support or investment

Program Structure:

• 15 climate-focused SMEs will be selected
• Each SME matched to 3-5 mentors from U.S. and Japan
• 60-80 mentors selected (3-4 mentors per SME)

Application Process - Mentee Track

Eligibility Criteria:

• Registered and operating business in Kenya
• Operating in climate sectors (renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, e-mobility, etc.)
• Minimum 2-year operating track record
• Strong gender focus demonstrated through:
  • Female representation in ownership, management, board
  • Female representation in employee base
  • Female representation in supply chain
  • Products/services targeting women
• Commitment to participate in monthly virtual sessions with mentors
• Commitment to in-person participation in launch event (1 July 2025) and closing event (January 2026) in Nairobi

Application Timeline (for Mentees):

• Application deadline: 6 June 2025 at 5:00 PM EAT
• Rolling review process (early submission encouraged)
• Interviews and document requests: 9-20 June 2025
• Participants announced: 20 June 2025

Application Requirements:

• Submit through online application portal on AlphaMundi Foundation website
• Complete application form
• Receive screen confirmation upon submission
• Selected applicants contacted for further interviews and documentation

Program Participation Commitments:

• Monthly virtual mentorship sessions (July-December 2025)
• In-person launch event (1 July 2025, Nairobi)
• In-person closing event (January 2026, Nairobi)
• Active engagement in peer learning with fellow mentees
• Participation in knowledge exchange opportunities

Cost: Free - no application or participation fees

Technical Support: amfinfo@alphamundi.ch