CALIBRATE: Climate Action Leaders In Business – Raising African Talent & Enterprise

Conference Vision

The 2025 conference maintains its core mission of bridging the gap between research and practical implementation, while specifically empowering young entrepreneurs to develop scalable climate solutions. This platform unites Africa’s emerging business leaders, climate researchers, and innovators who are pioneering market-based approaches to environmental challenges.

Theme: “Climate Entrepreneurship: Young African Solutions for Global Climate Action”

This theme celebrates the innovative spirit of young African entrepreneurs while acknowledging their crucial role in addressing climate challenges. The conference focuses on transforming climate-related challenges into viable business opportunities that promote both environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Specific Objectives

  1. Identify and develop market opportunities in climate adaptation and mitigation sectors for young entrepreneurs.
  2. Foster collaboration between climate researchers and young business leaders to create commercially viable environmental solutions.
  3. Accelerate the growth of existing climate-focused startups through mentorship, funding connections, and capacity building.
  4. Promote indigenous and local knowledge integration into modern climate solutions.
  5. Create frameworks for measuring and verifying climate impact in entrepreneurial ventures.
  6. Establish networks between young entrepreneurs, climate finance institutions, and policy makers.

The conference will feature:

  • Keynote addresses from successful African climate entrepreneurs
  • Interactive workshops on climate business model development
  • Pitch sessions for climate solution startups
  • Expert panels on climate finance and investment
  • Networking sessions with investors and industry leaders
  • Innovation showcases featuring climate technology solutions
  • Virtual field visits to successful climate enterprises

Target Participants

  • Young entrepreneurs with climate-focused businesses
  • University students and researchers in environmental fields
  • Climate technology innovators
  • Environmental startups and small businesses
  • Climate finance institutions and investors
  • Policy makers and government representatives
  • Environmental NGOs and civil society organizations

Thematic Areas

  1. Renewable Energy Enterprise
    • Solar and wind energy solutions
    • Clean cooking technologies
    • Energy efficiency services
    • Mini-grid development
  2. Sustainable Agriculture
    • Climate-smart farming technologies
    • Drought-resistant crop solutions
    • Precision agriculture services
    • Agricultural waste management
  3. Waste Management and Circular Economy
    • Recycling and upcycling businesses
    • Waste-to-energy solutions
    • Plastic alternatives
    • Electronic waste management
  4. Climate-Smart Cities
    • Green building solutions
    • Urban farming technologies
    • Sustainable transportation
    • Water management systems

Call to Action

We invite young African entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers to join us in building a climate-resilient future through sustainable business solutions. Together, we can create a new generation of climate-conscious enterprises that address environmental challenges while driving economic growth across Africa.

Registration

Conference registration is FREE for all attendees. Register @ LINK

For those interested, a Certificate of Participation is available for a nominal fee of 155 GHc ($10.00 USD). Payment details will be communicated directly to interested participants.