IKI Project: Financing and capacity building for micro and small Climate-smart Enterprises
Published: 25 June 2024
This report summarises the results and outputs from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) financed SEED project: Financing and capacity building for micro and small climate-smart enterprises - Filling the gap of the missing middle from 2019-2024. Read more
Closing the Climate Financing Gap for SMEs
Published: 21 June 2024
This report draws on the insights and action-oriented research from the SEED Practitioner Labs Climate Finance (PLCF) and the SEED Green Finance Academy (GFA) in the years 2019-2023. It also builds on the lessons from 20 years of experience of the SEED Programme supporting climate-smart SMEs along their scale-up and finance journeys. Read more
Incubator Toolkit: Empowering local incubators to democratise access to entrepreneurial resources
Published: 21 June 2024
Launching an incubation programme for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) requires a strategic approach to nurture and accelerate their growth. This is not an easy task and many local incubators are struggling with this effort. The incubator toolkit is assisting in this challenge offering practical guidance on pre-launch planning, stakeholder engagement, programme design, mentorship and post-incubation support, all tailored to MSME needs. Read more
How to bridge the missing middle working with climate-smart SMEs, intermediaries, financers and policy makers?
Published: 21 June 2024
The objective of this impact report is to gain consolidated impact insights and lessons learned from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) financed SEED project: Financing and capacity building for micro and small climate-smart enterprises: Filling the gap of the missing middle. Read more
IKI Learning Forum - Lessons from the SEED IKI project is planned for June 26th
Published: 06 June 2024
IKI Learning Forum is an exciting opportunity for SEED to share the lessons learned and insights from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) financed SEED project: Financing and capacity building for micro and small Climate-smart Enterprises: Filling the gap of the missing middle. Read more
The SEED Impact Simplifier is Launching Today!
Published: 02 May 2024
The Impact Simplifier is an intuitive and transparent web-based tool that calculates, summarises and visualises the positive impact you have for the world. It also generates a brief impact report document of your business, which you can easily share with all your desired target audiences and stakeholders. Read more
10 Years of Driving Impact through Eco-Inclusive Partnerships and Innovation in Southern Africa
Published: 16 April 2024
The SEED Malawi National Dialogue Forum 2024 brought together more than 100 entrepreneurs, policymakers, financial institutions, business development service providers and other key actors supporting entrepreneurship from Malawi, Zambia and Botswana to celebrate 10 years of SEED driving impact through eco-inclusive partnerships and innovation in Southern Africa. Read more
Snapshot of Speakers: The SEED Malawi National Dialogue Forum 2024
Published: 10 April 2024
Spotlight on SEED Award Winners: The BIMG Beacon Projects Report 2024 showcases SEED Award Winner and Runner-up Enterprises
Published: 29 February 2024 Daniela Tonelli
The BIMG Beacon Projects Report 2024 highlights the pioneering efforts of SEED Award Winner and Runner-up Enterprises in tackling environmental and social challenges while driving business innovation. From Zambia's forest-conserving honey production to Indonesia's mycelium-based leather substitute, these enterprises exemplify the transformative power of sustainable business models in addressing global issues. Read more
SEED Annual Report 2023
Published: 15 February 2024
In 2023, SEED has been hard at work supporting SMEs and promoting their crucial role in advancing sustainable and eco-friendly future, as well as fostering the transition to a circular economy. We are delighted to share some of our most meaningful achievements and activities, as we reflect on the passing year. Read more
SEED Announces Green Entrepreneurship Awards Call For Applications in Morocco
Published: 15 February 2024
SEED is now accepting applications for the Green Entrepreneurship Awards. Funded by the Government of Flanders, the Awards are part of a joint initiative to promote entrepreneurship for sustainable development Read more
SEED Hub Malawi: Contributing to Creating a Better Malawi
Published: 12 February 2024
UMODZI Consulting is a leading managing consulting firm with activities that span across all sectors of the economy and include business start-up, incubation, research, project design and management, facilitation of workshops, mentorship and coaching, among others. Read more
SEED Hub Indonesia: Strengthening the Enterprise Support Ecosystem
Published: 07 February 2024
Instellar is a pioneer of social impact advisory in Indonesia and the only one with a B Corporation™ certification. Their team is focused on accelerating social innovation in organisations through consultancy, programme, and investment by incorporating three main excellences: impact, communication, and operation. Having impacted more than 270 social enterprises since 2017, Instellar has been a driving force in developing the impact ecosystem in Indonesia. Read more
Insights from the case Studies in Uganda and South Africa
Published: 05 February 2024
At SEED, our commitment to fostering the transition to a circular economy is unwavering, and we firmly believe that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can be instrumental game-changers in this transformative journey. Recognising their potential to curtail carbon emissions, manage waste efficiently, and contribute to community education, we are excited to unveil a compelling series of case study videos focusing on four exemplary circular enterprises in Uganda and South Africa. Read more
SEED: 2023 Highlights
Published: 20 December 2023
We have been hard at work supporting SMEs and promoting their crucial role in advancing sustainable and eco-friendly future, as well as fostering the transition to a circular economy. We are delighted to share some of our most meaningful achievements and activities, as we reflect on the passing year. Read more
SEED at COP28: Advocating for the role of SMEs
Published: 19 December 2023
SEED has been very active at COP28, organising 3 events, co-organising a 4th one, and contributing as to the panel of 4 other events. All had a common aim: advocating for the pivotal role of SMEs as gamechangers in the transition to circular and low-carbon economies. Read more
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SEED participates in various COP28 events
Published: 23 November 2023
SEED will be organising three side events and co-organising a 4th one at COP28 in collaboration with strategic partners to advocate for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their role in the transition to circular and low carbon economies. Read more
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KLYN Consulting Partners with SEED to Strengthen the SME Ecosystem in Zambia
Published: 22 November 2023
KLYN Consulting (KLYN) stands as a distinguished Management Consultancy and Business Advisory firm based in Lusaka, Zambia. Specialising in the delivery of tailored entrepreneurship and enterprise development support to Small and Medium Enterprises, KLYN has been a dedicated SEED implementing partner in Zambia since the initiation of SEED eco-inclusive enterprise support activities in 2019. The organisation has actively collaborated with all three SEED Accelerators and three SEED Catalysers. Read more
Qubix Robotics: Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Malawi
Published: 20 November 2023
Qubix Robotics, 2023 SEED Climate Adaptation Award runner-up and a ground-breaking start-up in Malawi, is making waves by bringing together technology, environmental sustainability, social inclusivity, and education in a remarkable way. The company is committed to delivering unique and sustainable manufacturing solutions, setting itself apart as the first environmentally friendly and socially inclusive start-up in Malawi to start developing digital manufacturing machines locally. Read more
SEED participates at the World Investment Forum 2023
Published: 02 November 2023
SEED contributed to two sessions on circular economy and agri-food systems during the World Investment Forum, organised by UNCTAD on the 16-20th of October in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The sessions created a platform to showcase some of the best practices and discuss possible challenges and solutions that face entrepreneurs in these fields. Read more
Spotlight on Circular Innovation: SMEs Leading the Way at WRF23 Side Event
Published: 05 October 2023
As part of the World Resources Forum 2023, SEED and the Circular Economy Catalyst, hosted by adelphi, organised a side event that put the spotlight on successful circular business models from small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Read more
Successful Eco-Inclusive SMEs from Ghana and Thailand Share Their SEED-Supported Journey
Published: 30 August 2023
At SEED, we strongly believe in the potential of local green SMEs and that their success can serve as a cornerstone for reducing carbon emissions and transitioning towards a more eco-inclusive future. SEED has been supporting numerous enterprises in Thailand and Ghana by facilitating their growth and contributions to sustainability. We are happy to present some of their successful stories that showcase our activities in Thailand and Ghana, featured in our #ThaiGreenSMEs and #GhanaGreenSMEs social media campaigns. Read more
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Jobs Redesigned: Exploring Circular Economy Solutions in the Private Sector
Published: 29 August 2023 Paula Cros Marchena
SEED and the Circular Economy Catalyst, hosted by adelphi, are organising a side event as part of the World Resources Forum 2023 Read more
First SEED TVET Training of Trainers
Published: 29 August 2023
Last month, we piloted the first SEED TVET Training of Trainers on Eco-Inclusive and Climate Change Adaptation Entrepreneurship at Linde Hotel in Mponela, Malawi. Read more
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Green Entrepreneurship Awards 2023
Published: 15 August 2023
The awards scheme, a flagship event of adelphi’s Green Entrepreneurship programme, aims to recognise and celebrate the most innovative and promising eco-inclusive and circular enterprises in developing and emerging economies. Meet the winners in this video! Read more
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