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Top 10 green economy innovations announced for 2023 FNF GreenPitch Challenge
The Top 10 innovations for the 2023 FNF GreenPitch Challenge have been selected, from more than 200 entries. 12 Jul 2023 Read more

2023 FNF GreenPitch Challenge sponsors support green innovation
GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, invite innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business ideas to enter the 2023 GreenPitch Challenge. The digital entry form is online on the 2023 GreenPitch Challenge website. Click here. Entries close at noon on 8 June 2023. 30 May 2023 Read more

Call for entries: 2023 FNF GreenPitch Challenge
GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, invite innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business ideas to enter the 2023 GreenPitch Challenge. Entries are open from 15 May 2023, and close at noon on 8 June 2023. The digital entry form is online on the 2023 GreenPitch Challenge website. Click here. 19 May 2023 Read more

Reports highlight most promising green economy investment opportunities in South Africa
GreenCape's 2023 market intelligence reports (MIRs) identify key developments in energy, electric vehicles, water and sustainable agriculture. 4 May 2023 Read more

Green Economy job opportunities in Mpumalanga
The Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency is currently accepting applications for suitable candidates to join the pioneering Cluster team. 12 Apr 2023 Read more

Innovative new projects join Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa
Fifteen innovative low-carbon projects from across South Africa have been announced as the second cohort of projects for Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa support, following a call for proposals that attracted 166 applications. 1 Dec 2022 Read more

South African Plastics Pact hosts CEO breakfast with Minister Barbara Creecy
Through the facilitation of the South African Plastics Pact, business is demonstrating leadership, and is committed to collaborate with the government to increase the drive to create a circular economy for plastics in South Africa. 3 Nov 2022 Read more

Overstrand municipality wins 2022 Municipal Green Economy Change Champions Showcase
Overstrand Municipality are the winners of the 2022 Municipal Green Economy Change Champions Showcase for their innovative and sustainable project which outsources the operation and maintenance of their bulk water services facilities. 18 Oct 2022 Read more

Celebrating municipal green economy change champions
GreenCape and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) are hosting an online event showcasing five green sustainability initiatives that have been implemented, or are in the process of being implemented, by municipalities across South Africa. 29 Sep 2022 Read more

Renewable energy at home can be a reality for all South Africans
ACSA-supported project installs more than 580 home solar systems for informal settlement households 18 Aug 2022 Read more

UK Government supports climate projects in South Africa
The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) programme in South Africa has launched a call for proposals to support low-carbon projects fighting climate change and looking for investment. Unlocking investment and innovative technology are key enablers for South Africa's transition to a net zero economy by 2050. 6 Jul 2022 Read more

DiBiCoo hosted international study tour and capacity building workshop in South Africa
The Digital Global Biogas Cooperation (DiBiCoo) project hosted a study tour and capacity building workshop in South Africa from 22-24 March 2022. 10 May 2022 Read more

FLX EV and NatUVcare win the 2022 GreenPitch Challenge
Flx EV (pre-venture category) and NatUVcare™ [By LignOrganic (PTY) Ltd.] (pre-growth category) are the 2022 GreenPitch Challenge winners. 10 May 2022 Read more

Top 10 finalists for the 2022 GreenPitch Challenge announced
The Top 10 finalists for the 2022 GreenPitch Challenge have been chosen. These green economy innovators will now be preparing to pitch to a panel of judges on 5 May, at an event hosted by GreenCape in partnership with the City of Cape Town's Invest Cape Town and The Business Hub. The pitch event will be attended in person by invite only, and will be streamed via Zoom Webinar. Register for the Zoom Webinar here. 20 Apr 2022 Read more

DiBiCoo launches the biogas and gasification digital matchmaking platform
The Digital Global Bigas Cooperation (DiBiCoo) has launched a new digital matchmaking platform, which is an online portal connecting countries that import and export biogas and biomethane technologies. 4 Apr 2022 Read more

Call for entries: 2022 GreenPitch Challenge
GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town's Invest Cape Town and The Business Hub, invite innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business ideas to enter the 2022 GreenPitch Challenge. Entries are open from Monday 14 March 2022, and close at noon on Thursday 31 March 2022. The digital entry form can be found online on the 2022 GreenPitch Challenge website. Click here. 17 Mar 2022 Read more

Updated GreenAgri website - an info hub for sustainable farming
The GreenAgri website, emanating from a longstanding collaboration between the Western Cape Department of Agriculture and GreenCape, has recently been updated with information and resources that detail agri-specific plans and policies, resources, tips and funding opportunities. 8 Feb 2022 Read more

'Matchmaking': European biogas technology meets project partners in emerging and developing countries
Emerging and developing countries need clean and affordable energy, but technology and know-how are not always available. 20 Dec 2021 Read more


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