CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

We Invite Start-Ups and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises that are driving or ready to transition to Green and Circular Economy to apply.

About Avencion – Empowering Sustainable Enterprise Growth

Avencion is a global technology, business process outsourcing, and management consultant firm with operations across

Africa and North America.

We Invite Start-Ups and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in Manufacturing, Construction, Creative Arts, Transport and Logistics, and Energy (Renewable Energy and Waste-to-Energy) that are driving or ready to transition to a Green and Circular Economy to apply for the GREENTech4CE Project, a European Union–funded initiative under the Global Gateway supporting sustainable enterprise growth.

Selected Start-ups and MSMEs will benefit from:

Tailored business development services (BDS)

Investment and finance readiness support

Opportunity to pitch for €2,500 - €25,000 worth of prizes and potentially be invited and sponsored to pitch for additional funding at regional and international investment conferences

Access to market linkages and ecosystem partnerships

Capacity building for sustainable growth, compliance, and long-term resilience

Linkages to financial and investment financial institutions targeting MSME’s

Support to strengthen ESG integration and circular business models

Sustainable and climate-smart production practices

Efficient use of resources, including waste reduction, reuse, or recycling

Adoption or development of renewable energy solutions, green technologies, and circular value chains

Environmentally responsible and commercial business models that deliver measurable impact and growth

Application Process:

Submission: Apply through our competitive application process. Ensure your application highlights your innovation and impact potential.

Evaluation: Applications will be assessed based on potential impact, innovation, and alignment with program objectives.

Selection: Successful Start-Ups and MSMEs will be onboarded and provided with comprehensive support tailored to their needs.

Application Deadline: April 3rd 2026 @ 5pm Central Africa Time (CAT)

To apply use this link: Application Link

Businesses operating in North-Western, Copperbelt and Lusaka encouraged to apply.

For more information on how to apply, please contact analyst@avencion.com if necessary.