Are you an entrepreneur working to restore degraded forests and farmland in Africa? Apply now for the AFR100 Land Accelerator Africa Project before 30 October 2025.

The AFR100 Land Accelerator, led by AUDA-NEPAD in partnership with the World Resources Institute and Fledge, supports early- to growth-stage restoration entrepreneurs across Africa. The program is designed to equip entrepreneurs with technical training, mentorship, grants, and investor connections to scale land restoration businesses that benefit people and the planet.

The program combines financial and non-financial support, including a results-based grant, training, and networking opportunities. If your enterprise is committed to sustainable land restoration, the AFR100 Land Accelerator provides a strong platform to grow your impact.

Successful participants will receive the following benefits:

  • A USD 5,000 innovation grant to support women and youth restoration entrepreneurs.
  • Tailored mentorship and technical training, including weekly sessions and an in-person workshop.
  • Access to a network of restoration entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners.
  • Opportunities to showcase your business at the Impact Day event.
  • Participation in a two-phase cohort program combining virtual and in-person learning.
  • Increased visibility through AUDA-NEPAD and partner networks.

Interested applicants must fulfil the following criteria:

  • Be an entrepreneur or enterprise focused on restoring degraded forests and/or farmland in Africa.
  • Operate at early- to growth-stage with a viable, scalable business model.
  • Demonstrate potential to benefit women and youth restoration entrepreneurs.
  • Be able to commit to both the virtual and in-person phases of the program.
  • Prepare and submit a business proposal with supporting documents as outlined in the call for proposals.

Interested entrepreneurs can submit their proposals directly through the AUDA-NEPAD website. Be ready to share details about your business model, traction, financials, and your vision for scaling land restoration solutions. Strong applications will clearly demonstrate both commercial viability and measurable environmental impact.

Apply here.