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Introduction

We are excited to invite impactful nature-positive enterprises to apply for our second biodiversity accelerator.

In an era where donor funding is becoming increasingly uncertain, we believe that supporting nature-positive enterprises to build sustainable, revenue-generating business models is essential for long-term impact. Our work helps bridge the gap between purpose and profit—empowering mission-driven businesses to attract investment, scale their solutions, and thrive independently.

Through the accelerator, BIRA partners with organisations driving nature-positive models across Africa, offering targeted business development and investment readiness support. Our support helps enterprises refine their models, build investor alignment and access catalytic funding.

Our second accelerator will focus on three key sectors with high potential to attract sustainable investments at scale while driving nature-positive growth:

  • Regenerative Agriculture: Currently focused on agroforestry and biochar solutions that improve soil health.
  • Forest Ecosystems: Currently focused on forest ecosystems through climate-smart economies that tap into growing demand for products to increase value of ecosystems.
  • The Blue Economy: Currently focused on mangrove forests that sustainably leverage Africa’s vast ocean resources, and are primed for scaling.