10 Years of Driving Impact through Eco-Inclusive Partnerships and Innovation in Southern Africa
Published: 16 avril 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. En savoir plus
Snapshot of Speakers: The SEED Malawi National Dialogue Forum 2024
Published: 10 avril 2024
Spotlight on SEED Award Winners: The BIMG Beacon Projects Report 2024 showcases SEED Award Winner and Runner-up Enterprises
Published: 29 février 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. En savoir plus
SEED Announces Green Entrepreneurship Awards Call For Applications in Morocco
Published: 15 février 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 En savoir plus
SEED Hub Malawi: Contributing to Creating a Better Malawi
Published: 12 février 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. En savoir plus
SEED Hub Indonesia: Strengthening the Enterprise Support Ecosystem
Published: 07 février 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. En savoir plus
Insights from the case Studies in Uganda and South Africa
Published: 05 février 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. En savoir plus
SEED: 2023 Highlights
Published: 20 décembre 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. En savoir plus
SEED at COP28: Advocating for the role of SMEs
Published: 19 décembre 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. En savoir plus
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SEED participates in various COP28 events
Published: 23 novembre 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. En savoir plus
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KLYN Consulting Partners with SEED to Strengthen the SME Ecosystem in Zambia
Published: 22 novembre 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. En savoir plus
Qubix Robotics: Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Malawi
Published: 20 novembre 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. En savoir plus
SEED participates at the World Investment Forum 2023
Published: 02 novembre 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. En savoir plus
Spotlight on Circular Innovation: SMEs Leading the Way at WRF23 Side Event
Published: 05 octobre 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). En savoir plus
Successful Eco-Inclusive SMEs from Ghana and Thailand Share Their SEED-Supported Journey
Published: 30 août 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. En savoir plus
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First SEED TVET Training of Trainers
Published: 29 août 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. En savoir plus
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Jobs Redesigned: Exploring Circular Economy Solutions in the Private Sector
Published: 29 août 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 En savoir plus
Crispin Rapinet
Published: 20 juillet 2023
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Crispin Rapinet. His support as member and as Chair of the SEED Board has been tremendous. We will miss his leadership, advice and his wonderful sense of humour very much. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family. En savoir plus
Eco-Inclusive SMEs facilitating transformative change at HLPF 2023
Published: 19 juillet 2023
At the occasion of HLPF 2023, an event on "Eco-Inclusive SMEs facilitating transformative change for Nature, Climate, Circular- and Agrifood-Systems delivering towards the SDGs" was organised by SEED and the Government of Flanders. With localising the SDGs being one of the main focuses of HLPF 2023, the SEED event was probably the only one involving SMEs, delivering on the ground with and for local communities, facilitating needed transformative change for resilient ecosystems and societies, and for a green economy. En savoir plus
Agrifood Transformation for the SDGs: Innovations and SMEs as the gamechangers
Published: 19 juillet 2023
SEED and FAO will host a Side Event at UN Food Systems Summit +2, on Wednesday, 26 July, in Rome, Italy and online. The side-event considers countries' pathways and different realities by showcasing and exchanging various bottom-up solutions and innovations that can support ongoing sectoral policies, national food systems strategies and voluntary national reviews in the context of the 2030 agenda. En savoir plus
SEED Announces Winners of the 2023 Green Entrepreneurship Awards under Climate Adaptation
Published: 13 juillet 2023
Today, adelphi and Flanders announced the winners of the Green Entrepreneurship Awards 2023 under the Climate Adaptation category by SEED. 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. En savoir plus
Eco-Inclusive SMEs facilitating transformative change for Nature, Climate, Circular- and Agrifood-Systems delivering towards the SDGs
Published: 26 juin 2023
Join our side event to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development organized by the Government of Flanders and SEED, in collaboration with Germany, UNEP, UNDP, FAO, WFTO and BioFA, at the Flanders House New York. En savoir plus
Driving Green Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainable Development in Morocco
Published: 14 juin 2023
SEED is gladly back to Morocco with a new project, aiming to strengthen innovation and job creation to further promote and deliver sustainable and inclusive economy, through enhanced green entrepreneurship. Moroccan entrepreneurs are invited to take part in the SEED Replicator Programme, which offers a unique opportunity for incubation and personalised tailored support. En savoir plus
Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation to host SEED India Hub
Published: 14 juin 2023
India is now a home to the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world. With the rise of digital technologies and an increasing number of young entrepreneurs over the past decade, the Indian startup ecosystem has come a long way. From April 2023 Ekonnect is hosting the SEED’s India Hub to scale the impacts of eco-inclusive enterprises. En savoir plus
SEED celebrates 20 years of promoting entrepreneurship
Published: 15 mai 2023
2022 is a special year for SEED, not only celebrating 20 years but also drawing lessons from activities and various projects, initiating new collaborations while looking forward to 2023 and beyond, being better informed and equipped to contribute to urgent transformative change with and through SMEs. The 2022 Annual Report highlights SEED activities and achievements in terms of enterprise support, ecosystem building and advocacy. En savoir plus
