SUPPORTING THE BUSINESS OF GREEN

What do we do at GreenCape?

We support businesses and investors in the green economy to remove barriers to establishment and growth.

We also support local, provincial and national government to build a resilient green economy.

How do we work

Our vision is a thriving, prosperous Africa, mobilised by the green economy.

GreenCape is a non-profit organisation that drives the widespread adoption of economically viable green economy solutions from South Africa .

Green Economy Market Support

GreenCape works at the interface between business, government, and academia. Our sector experts specialise in energy, circular economy, water, smart agriculture, alternative service delivery and climate finance. We are in a unique position to collect, create, and disseminate free market intelligence on the green economy, shared through annual flagship market intelligence reports, ad hoc communication with our members, meetings and events.

Municipal Support

GreenCape has supported various municipalities to unlock green economy opportunities through technical expertise, tariff designs, capacity building and business innovation support.

Direct Industry Support

GreenCape assists green businesses by removing barriers to their establishment and growth. The green economy is new and fast moving and business opportunities may be constrained by issues such as legislation and policy, a lack of credible information, limited market awareness and demand, business finance and skills. GreenCape’s team of sector experts make it their business to fully understand these shifting dynamics so they can provide useful and relevant support to existing and potential green businesses.

National Policy Advisory

Cluster agencies connect the private and public sector in order to promote green growth. GreenCape engages with national stakeholders to provide input to decision-making that drives the green economy agenda, particularly on a policy level. With stable and secure financial and non-financial support from provincial and national government, we are seen as a key partner to support the achievement of national and provincial green economy goals.

Sustainability Insights

We do various projects across the different green economy sectors. These projects range from creating climate finance databases for public funders to provide insights for banks on renewable energy options for their clients.

GreenCape membership is free!

BENEFITS:
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Access the latest sector information

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Access global markets

Access global markets as a GreenCape member. As the first African member of ICN, our members access international opportunities and value, and enhance their competitive advantage.

Our international network memberships

The GreenCape online resource library

GreenCape provides credible, quality resources to assist investors, businesses and others interest or working in the green economy. The tools and resources are grouped by focus area, and type, for easy access.

Market intelligence reports (MIRs)

Our market intelligence reports informs investors of changes and developments within South African sectors. It highlights the composition of the market, discusses key players, market size and noteworthy trends, and then covers the main guiding policies and legislation in the renewable energy space, before exploring opportunities, incentives and barriers within the sectors.

Download: Market intelligence reports

News and Events

2023 FNF GreenPitch Challenge sponsors support green innovation

2023 FNF GreenPitch Challenge sponsors support green innovation

GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, invite innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business ideas to enter the 2023 GreenPitch Challenge. The digital entry form is online on the 2023...

2023 FNF GreenPitch Challenge sponsors support green innovation

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2023 FNF GreenPitch Challenge

GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, invite innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business ideas to enter the 2023 GreenPitch Challenge. Entries are open from 15 May 2023, and close at...

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