Our Programmes
At SEED, we build the capacity of eco-inclusive enterprises and develop a supportive ecosystem which empowers enterprises to succeed and scale up.
We recognise that no two eco-inclusive enterprises are the same – neither in terms of business model nor the context within which they operate. Consequently, we offer tailored programmes designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and growing enterprises with tools for business development and to cultivate a network of collaborators and supportive instruments required to promote environmental and social entrepreneurship.
Our Enterprise Support programmes directly assist individual enterprises at multiple levels of business development – from the early stages of inspiration and concept-building to scaling up or the replication of proven, successful eco-inclusive business models in other geographical locations. MSMEs make up a large part of local economies and communities, and building resilience to future shocks is essential to protecting local incomes and long-term employment for communities. This is why SEED has also offered a series of Resilience Workshops to help MSMEs prepare for the unknown.
SEED Starter
Our SEED Starter programme guides participants from the early stages of ideation to the generation of a viable business plan used to launch an eco-inclusive enterprise.
SEED Replicator
Our SEED Replicator targets entrepreneurs without a business idea as well as early-stage entrepreneurs who are trying to identify partnership opportunities and grow their impact.
SEED Award recipients are eligible for participation in our Catalyser and Accelerator programmes which support high-achieving enterprises to scale-up and optimise their combined environmental, social and economic impacts.
SEED Catalyser
Our SEED Catalyser guides enterprises to refine their business models and optimise their environmental, social and economic impacts and investment readiness.
SEED Accelerator
Our SEED Accelerator programme develops the investment readiness and operational excellence of established eco-inclusive enterprises looking to scale up.
Our Ecosystem Building programmes cultivate networks of collaborators, finance and policy to support eco-inclusive entrepreneurship. We provide platforms for dialogue between local, national and international stakeholders and work to improve the quality of relations between these stakeholders and enterprises.
Business Development Service+
Our BDS+ programme fortifies a network of BDS+ Providers to facilitate eco-inclusive enterprise growth.
Policy Advocacy
Our Policy Advocacy champions the role of eco-inclusive entrepreneurship for green economies.
Events & Workshops
Our Events & Workshops facilitate collaboration and direct global green economy agendas.
Finance
Our Finance activities enable eco-inclusive enterprises to start up and scale up through targeted financing solutions.