The Estonian Cleantech Association and Kenya Climate Innovation Center's (KCIC) joint project "Green Bridges: Fostering Estonian-Kenyan Cleantech Collaboration 2024" aims to grow collaboration between the Estonian and Kenyan digital-cleantech startup ecosystems to tackle pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.
"Green Bridges" seeks to leverage the strengths of both Estonian and Kenyan cleantech sectors by facilitating cross-border knowledge exchange, skills development, and market expansion. By bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders from both countries, the project will foster new business opportunities and drive environmental impact.
September-November 2024: In-depth knowledge-sharing workshops focusing on the conditions for expansion into European and African markets
September-November 2024: Training sessions for startups on ESG, carbon footprint, corporate sustainability, and environmental regulations
November 2024 & January 2025: Ecosystem roadshows in Kenya and Estonia
November 2024: Showcase of international companies at a global tech event, accompanied by a panel discussion and a workshop
Establishment of new business connections in Kenya and Estonia for companies looking to expand into these markets
September 2024 to February 2025
"Green Bridges" builds on the success of the Estonia-Kenya Twin Transition Ecosystem Building initiative, the first collaboration between the Estonian Cleantech Association and KCIC, which laid the foundation for Kenya's digital-cleantech sector by mapping the local ecosystem. Additionally, a platform for ongoing Estonia-Kenya cleantech collaboration was established. Through "Green Bridges", we aim to further strengthen this partnership and create pathways for both Estonian and Kenyan cleantech startups to enter respective markets. The project is supported by ESTDEV, the Estonian Centre for International Development. Learn more about "Green Bridges: Fostering Estonian-Kenyan Cleantech Collaboration 2024".
