SEED expands its presence in Asia to cultivate a wider network of eco-inclusive enterprises
Published: 08 March 2018
As part of a new strategy to cultivate partnerships, strength local presence, and launch collaboration centres in key regions across the world, SEED is happy to to announce the launch of SEED Thailand. Read more
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Call for Applications for the 2018 SEED Low Carbon Awards
Published: 13 February 2018
The 2018 SEED Low Carbon Awards are available for enterprises in Colombia, India, Tanzania, Thailand and Uganda. Read more
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South Africa celebrates inauguration of the first SEED office on the African continent
Published: 30 January 2018
In 2010 SEED established its first pilot country scheme in South Africa, which fell under a larger, substantially EU funded, focus of SEED on Africa. Read more
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SEED shares insights at Eco MedaGreen Summit 2017 in Barcelona
Published: 11 December 2017
SEED was invited to participate in the Mediterranean Cities Economic Forum to share lessons learnt from its SWITCH-Africa Green project “Promoting Eco-Entrepreneurship in Africa” during a session on “Waste Management and Recycling in the Realm of Circular Economy”. Read more
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SEED Award Winners attend the UN Environmental Assembly 2017 Sustainable Innovation Expo
Published: 07 December 2017
SEED Award Winners Muliru Farmers, City Waste Recycling, Dagoretti, and Ecopost attended the UN Environment Assembly on 4-6 December 2017. Read more
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Transform, Innovate, GoSustainable
Published: 28 November 2017 Julia Rohe-Frydrych, Regina Treutwein
Coming up with new ideas is essential for the success of a business. Innovative enterprises are pro-active in solving problems, for instance, in reaching new customers or to refining their value proposition. An often unexplored opportunity for innovation is to integrate social and environmental dimensions into a company's business model.
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SEED Burkina Faso Dialogue Forum 2017
Published: 04 October 2017
The SEED Dialogue Forum in Burkina Faso was held on 20 September 2017 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The event was organized by SEED and its local partners, Fondation Afrik Eveil and La Fabrique, which promote eco-inclusive enterprises by providing necessary services. Read more
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Call for Applications: Replicator Connect Workshops in Ghana, Mauritius (Rodrigues) and South Africa
Published: 22 September 2017
SEED, SWITCH-Africa Green and the Government of Flanders are pleased to receive applications for our upcoming (SAG-) SEED Replicator Connect Workshops in Tamale, Port Mathurin and Cape Town. Read more
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The 4 types of people who can help you grow your business using the SEED Relationship Mapping tool
Published: 18 September 2017 Kay Eunkyung Kang, Sonya Ong
Growing a business can be a tricky and intimidating process. Business owners are overwhelmed with different aspects to focus on. Should we invest in better customer experience, partnerships, staff wellbeing, or procuring more equipment? Read more
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SEED Mauritius Dialogue Forum 2017
Published: 06 September 2017
The Mauritius Dialogue Forum hosted by SEED and NELIS (Next Leaders Initiative for Sustainability) was held on August 8th in Port Louis. The event brought together around 50 stakeholders from enterprises, the policy level and key support organisations. Read more
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A perfect match: How replication partnerships can effectively meet local challenges
Published: 25 August 2017 Benita Rose, Christine Meyer
Within the last couple of months, we have facilitated over 15 Replicator Connect Workshops in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa and Ghana. Time to pause, reflect what replication can achieve and take a closer look at our matches. Read more
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SEED side-event at UN High-Level Political Forum 2017
Published: 10 August 2017 Arab Hoballah
The HLPF 2017 SEED side event on Innovative and Eco-Inclusive Entrepreneurship showcased the role of SMEs in achieving SDGs and was held on 13 July 2017 at the UN Headquarters, New York. Read more
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No Overthinking—Replicate to multiply impacts of Clean Cookstove Enterprises
Published: 28 July 2017 Ebenezer Kumi
At SEED, we have been working with a number of successful Clean Cookstove enterprises: Nishant Bioenergy, WANA Solutions, Awamu, 5 Star Stoves and Greenway Grameen Infra, to explore pathways in expanding their reach and impact beyond their locality, region or country. Read more
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SEED West Africa Symposium 2017
Published: 28 July 2017
More than 150 key stakeholders from government, enterprises, financial institutions, the policy level and accelerator programmes from Ghana and Burkina Faso came together to discuss and develop innovative approaches and explore partnerships essential to the replication of business models in order to successfully contribute to inclusive green economy and sustainable development in West Africa. Read more
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Meet the 2017 SWITCH Africa Green-SEED Award Winners
Published: 13 July 2017
The 15 winners of this year’s SWITCH Africa Green -SEED Awards were announced during the UN High Level Political Forum 2017 in New York. Read more
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Call for Applications: Hogan Lovells Community Solar Innovation Awards 2017 – Apply Now
Published: 20 June 2017
Hogan Lovells has opened the call for applications for the 'Community Solar Innovation Awards 2017' for eco-inclusive solar enterprises from developing countries until 16 August 2017. Read more
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Call for applications: SAG-SEED Replicator Connect Workshops in Mauritius and Uganda
Published: 20 June 2017
SEED and SWITCH-Africa Green are pleased to invite applications for our upcoming SAG-SEED Replicator Connect Workshops in Mauritius and Uganda. Read more
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Enterprise Brief: Ekasi Energy
Published: 12 June 2017
Ekasi Energy produces biomass cooking fuel and clean cooking appliances for informal settlements with little or no grid power. The alternative clean energy solutions reduce health threats caused by burning wood, charcoal and paraffin fires usually used for cooking. Read more
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Enterprise Brief: Lagazel
Published: 12 June 2017
Lagazel produces and markets sustainable solar lamps to light urban and rural households without access to electricity. The local production generates employment and compared to conventional light sources, the use of solar lamps contributes to climate change mitigation and healthier living conditions. Read more
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Enterprise Brief: Umgibe Farming Organics and Training Institute
Published: 12 June 2017
Umgibe Farming Organics and Training Institute supports local farming co-operatives with access to technology, training and markets. The enterprise capacitates urban and small-scale farmers to graduate into commercial business units using Umgibe’s cost-effective and sustainable growing system. Read more
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Launch of SAG-SEED Replicator Connect Workshops in Uganda, Kenya, Ghana & South Africa
Published: 11 May 2017
SEED and SWITCH-Africa Green are pleased to invite applications for our upcoming SAG-SEED Replicator Connect Workshops in Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. Read more
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120 Key Stakeholders discuss Innovative Enterprise Solutions for an Eco-Inclusive and Climate Resilient Society in South Africa
Published: 05 May 2017
The SEED South Africa Symposium 2017 was held on April 19-20 in Pretoria and brought together a variety of stakeholders. Read more
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SAG–SEED Replicator Programme rolled-out in Ghana, South Africa, Kenya and Uganda
Published: 28 April 2017
In April 2017, eight SAG – SEED Replicator Connect Workshops were implemented in Accra, Pretoria, Nairobi, Kisumu and Kampala. Read more
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How Burkinabe entrepreneurs are shaping a greener future
Published: 10 March 2017 Damien N. Somé
Have you ever heard of Burkina Faso’s “Green Brigade”? Picture teams of dozens of women regularly cleaning the streets of Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou at dawn! Many urban dwellers in the country’s capital have testified for the positive contribution of the green brigade to the cleanliness of the city. Read more
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Deadline Extension: Ghana & South Africa SAG-SEED Replicator
Published: 09 March 2017
The deadline for the Replicator in Ghana & South Africa has been extended to Thursday, 16 March! Read more
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