‎Startup Discovery Africa Champions Climate Innovation ‎



Story by Azaglo Michael 


Startup Discovery Africa has officially launched the second edition of its Climate Championship Competition, a flagship initiative designed to identify, nurture, and accelerate groundbreaking climate innovations across the continent.

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‎By providing essential coaching, mentorship, and equity-free funding, the program empowers early-stage entrepreneurs to scale their environmental solutions and drive measurable impacts in their local communities.

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‎The Six-Month Venture Building Journey

‎Speaking to the media, Natasha Dadsie, Senior Program Manager for Africa at Startup Discovery Africa, highlighted the rigorous selection process driving the initiative.

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Natasha Dadsie, Senior Program Manager for Africa at Startup Discovery Africa


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Out of 20 high-potential businesses enrolled in the organization's comprehensive venture-building program, 12 finalists were selected to undergo an intensive six-month product development phase.

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‎"Our focus at Startup Discovery Africa is to actively mitigate the impacts of climate change across the continent," Dadsie stated.

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"We have worked closely with 100 founders across Ghana to tackle these environmental challenges. Our immediate goal is to expand this footprint to cover the entire West African sub-region within the next six months."

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‎Cash Prizes and Global Opportunities

‎The ongoing competition features a structured prize pool to inject immediate capital into the winning green startups:

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‎Position Prize Awarded Additional Benefits

‎Grand Winner GH₵ 30,000 Access to partner networks, global investor matching, and ongoing technical support.

‎First Runner-Up GH₵ 15,000 Access to partner networks and ongoing technical support.

‎Second Runner-Up GH₵ 5,000

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‎Dadsie emphasized that the monetary awards are just the beginning. Beyond the financial injection, the organization’s strategic partners are offering long-term, high-value opportunities to ensure the startups remain sustainable and scalable.

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‎Aligning with National and Global Policy

‎To maximize the longevity of these climate solutions, Startup Discovery Africa is intentionally aligning its initiatives with broader economic and environmental policies.

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The organization is currently working closely with stakeholders and actively integrating its framework with the Government of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Policy.

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This collaboration aims to ensure that green businesses can operate efficiently around the clock, amplifying their contribution to the global fight against climate change.

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‎For the participating entrepreneurs, the competition has been a transformative experience. Several contestants shared that the intensive coaching has fundamentally reshaped their "Theory of Change",sharpening how they measure, understand, and deliver tangible social and environmental benefits to their communities.

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‎With West African expansion on the horizon, Startup Discovery Africa is proving that the intersection of local innovation and structured corporate support is key to building a resilient, sustainable future for the continent.

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