Phase I graduates with the British Ambassador

Green Future Africa Phase I

Rooted In Ethiopia, Built On Partnership

Green Future Africa’s first phase supported young Ethiopian entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to environmental challenges. The programme incubated 10 youth-led green enterprises, with the top three winners each receiving ETB 150,000 in seed funding. Participants also benefited from six months of free legal and business advisory support to help strengthen their enterprises and turn sustainable ideas into viable businesses.

The programme highlighted innovative solutions, including eco-fertilizer made from agricultural waste, building bricks made from invasive Prosopis, and paper products made from banana stems.

10Youth-led enterprises trained

3Winners awarded seed funding

6moFree legal & business advisory support

Programme Timeline

Results By Phase

Green Future Africa supports young Ethiopians in developing environmentally responsible businesses through training, incubation, and access to practical guidance. The programme connects entrepreneurship with environmental action.

Surafel Belay
From Invasive Weed To Building Bricks
Developed a process to convert Prosopis into durable building bricks, creating a low-cost, eco-friendly construction material.
“I am proud to turn a weed into a wall.”
Read Full Story
Alemnesh
Vermicomposting into a Thriving Business
Transformed vermicomposting into a scalable, climate-smart business, now employing other young women in her community.
“Now I employ other young women in my community.”
Read Full Story
Tewodros Mengistu
Banana Paper Products
Discovered that banana stems could be transformed into beautiful, durable paper products including notebooks, bags, and decorative items.
“I can now produce finished, professional products.”
Read Full Story