SPARK-GIZ PROJECT
Strengthening African technology Ecosystems
to support climate-friendly, gender-responsive and research-based innovations.
Our impact
Across Africa, SPARK is connecting startups, ideas and opportunities to build, enable and fund a thriving ecosystem for climate tech in Africa. Our work supports women innovators, strengthens ventures, links research with entrepreneurship and mobilises access to investment for sustainable growth. Each number represents a collaboration, a breakthrough and a step towards a more inclusive and climate-resilient tech future in Africa.
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COUNTRIES ENGAGED
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WOMEN SUPPORTED
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STARTUPS STRENGTHENED
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NEW PARTNERSHIPS FORMED
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RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS ENGAGED
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INVESTMENTS MOBILIZED
Success stories



The Blue Venture Builder Programme pushed me out of my comfort zone, built my confidence as an entrepreneur, and showed me the power of partnerships in solving systemic challenges.
Lorna Mudegu
Co-Founder, Wavu
One of my biggest takeaways was that leadership is not about having all the right answers, it’s about staying curious, being vulnerable, and remaining grounded in your purpose – while building a strong support system of fellow women leaders.
Imali Ngusale
Strategic & Technical lead, The Africa Centre for Health, Climate and Gender Justice Alliance (ACHCGA)
Through SPARK, I’ve embraced feminist leadership not just as a philosophy, but as a daily practice — one rooted in empathy, systems thinking, and shared accountability.
Primafacie Mutua
Co founder and COO, Mtaka











