CATAL1.5°T Climate Tech Venture Landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa: Data-driven assessment of the climate tech ecosystem in SSA

About the Report
This report provides an in-depth analysis of Africa’s climate tech venture ecosystem. It captures insights from over 500 ventures across 8 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, showcasing the interplay between technology, sustainability, and local innovation. This market report utilises data and insights to paint the picture of the overall market trends and dive deeper to analyse the nascent ecosystem. The aim of the report is to provide actionable insights into the gaps and opportunities for climate tech ventures and the types of funding models and support that can contribute to developing the ecosystem. This report is part of the CATAL1.5°T [ˈkætəlɪst], an initiative funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It aims at empowering early startups ventures addressing the impacts of climate change in developing and emerging markets with a focus on Latin America and Francophone West Africa. The initiative centers on a Pre-Acceleration and Acceleration Programme that offers financial and technical support to start-ups and young businesses with highest climate mitigation impact and growth potential, aiming to help mobilize further private capital. In West Africa, CATAL1.5°T is implemented by the following organisation: GIZ - Make-IT in Africa, Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P), and Climate KIC. Briter is the research partner for this report.