Launch Your Green Dream with GBI 2025 – Win Up to USD 10,000!

Apply now to the Green Business Incubator 2025 by Reach for Change Ethiopia and turn your sustainable idea into a thriving enterprise with up to USD 10,000 in equity-free funding, plus mentorship and expert support.

Fri March 7, 2025 | 10 Minutes

Do you have a groundbreaking idea to tackle Ethiopia’s environmental challenges? Are you ready to build a business that turns waste into opportunity or drives a circular economy? Reach for Change Ethiopia, in partnership with the IKEA Foundation, invites you to join the Green Business Incubator (GBI) 2025—a transformative program designed to empower innovators like you to launch and scale sustainable enterprises.

What is GBI 2025?

The Green Business Incubator (GBI) 2025 is your gateway to creating a thriving green business in Ethiopia. This program supports entrepreneurs with bold ideas to address waste management, promote sustainability, and build circular economies. Whether you’re envisioning a startup that recycles plastic into textiles, converts organic waste into fertilizer, or modernizes waste collection, GBI 2025 provides the resources, mentorship, and funding to turn your vision into reality. It’s about fostering solutions that benefit the environment, create jobs, and strengthen communities.

Why Apply?

Seed Funding: Access equity-free grants (up to USD 10,000) to kickstart or grow your venture.
Tailored Support: Receive hands-on training, individual coaching, and investor advisory from industry experts.
Networking Power: Connect with peers, mentors, and potential partners in Ethiopia’s green ecosystem.
Real Impact: Build a business that tackles climate challenges while driving economic opportunity.

GBI 2025 is part of a multi-year commitment by Reach for Change and the IKEA Foundation to empower green entrepreneurs. In previous programs, we’ve supported innovators who’ve revolutionized waste management—now it’s your turn to lead the charge.

Who Should Apply?

Aspiring or early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative green business ideas.
Change-makers passionate about sustainability, waste reduction, or circular solutions.
Individuals or teams ready to develop and launch a minimum viable product (MVP) in Ethiopia.

No matter your starting point, GBI 2025 is here to help you refine your idea, validate your business, and make a lasting difference.

How to Apply

Ready to get started? Applying is straightforward! Head to https://ethiopia.reachforchange.org/gbi2025 to submit your application. Share your idea, your passion, and your plan to create change—spaces are limited, so act fast!

Deadline: Visit the website for key dates and eligibility details. Don’t miss your chance to join this green revolution!

Build Ethiopia’s Sustainable Future

Ethiopia stands at a crossroads—facing environmental challenges but brimming with potential for innovation. Through GBI 2025, you can be part of the solution, creating enterprises that reduce waste, combat climate change, and pave the way for a greener tomorrow. Join Reach for Change Ethiopia and let’s grow a sustainable future, together.

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