We back innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists and environmental stewards protecting Africa’s ecosystems through small grants and transformative capacity building – turning grassroots solutions into lasting change.
Vision
Shifting the business of natural resource protection to be upheld, driven and shaped by African communities.
Mission
Empower African-led environmental-focused grassroots level startups, emerging green and blue ventures, and African women in STEMM, through matched funding from African and international philanthropy.
Our Pillars
Less than 1% of global philanthropy in Africa reaches grassroots organisations.
Grassroots Innovation
We believe in a bottom-up approach to nature-based solutions, taking into account community needs, cultural values and local environmental context. Despite holding the key ingredients to effective nature-based solutions, many of these grassroots initiatives struggle with systemic barriers, including limited funding, minimal visibility in policy spaces and inadequate technical and institutional support. As a result, grassroot-level initiatives are systematically overlooked, undermining the global efforts to address climate and conservation challenges.
Women in STEMM
Nature’s Pitch harnesses Africa’s scientific expertise and innovation to position the continent as a leading hub for both business and conservation knowledge. With a focus on uplifting women in STEMM, we aim to derive innovative strategies for behavioral change and invest in emerging leaders to pioneer new approaches to the business of natural resource protection.
Investing in grassroots initiatives enables thriving environmental and social ecosystems that influence global impact
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Impact Criteria for Support
Nature’s Pitch seeks to support emerging African, small-scale grassroots green and blue enterprises, businesses and innovations. To qualify for funding the enterprises need to fulfill 2 or all of the following criteria:
Green enterprises/ busineses/ initiatives focus on eco-friendly ventures that promote environmental preservation.
Blue enterprises/ businesses/ initiatives are those that involve marine and aquatic activities.
Who you are:
- $You are an African woman and/or youth-led venture that focuses on sustainable utilization and preservation of natural resources, biodiversity and climate solutions.
- $Innovative concepts addressing climate and environmental challenges, emphasizing sustainable natural capital utilization, biodiversity protection, and restoration.
- $Integration of STEMM, conservation-based business, storytelling, education, information, and communications to address environmental issues.
- $You have a business plan, concept note, project plan or proposal outlining your vision, mission and strategies.
