22/07/2025
GCIP-Namibia Launches National Academy to Accelerate Cleantech Innovation and Empower Local Entrepreneurs
The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme(GCIP) Namibia
today launched its flagship National Academy, a dynamic three-day accelerator event designed to equip Namibian cleantech startups with the tools, mentorship and exposure needed to scale their innovations for national and global impact.
The event, brings together 15 promising semi-finalist teams for intensive capacity building, mentorship and investor readiness support. The Academy is a strategic initiative under GCIP Namibia, jointly implemented by the Environmental
Investment Fund (EIF) of Namibia and the UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization with generous funding from the Global Environment Facility. It aligns with Namibia’s Vision 2030, its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and its national green growth and climate
resilience agendas.
Over the course of three days, participants will engage in targeted workshops, pitch coaching, market
validation, business model refinement and one-on-one mentorship. Key focus areas include clean energy, sustainable agriculture, water and waste management and technologies promoting land degradation neutrality.
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