Green Growth Alliance

Mentee Application

Thank you for your interest in the Green Growth Alliance (GGA) - US/Japan Climate-Gender Innovation Collective for Africa mentorship program.

This brand new program by AlphaMundi Foundation is specifically designed to connect high-impact, high-potential Kenya-based SMEs with American and Japanese mentors with expertise in business growth, sustainability, inclusion, innovation, and more.

We encourage you to read the below selection criteria, program timeline, and information about the program carefully to ensure that this mentorship program is right for you and your business and vision.

If you are ready to apply as a mentee, please click the “apply” button to get started. Only eligible applicants will be able to submit the full application.

All eligible candidates must submit their complete applications by Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m East Africa Time. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We invite you to apply early.

You will receive a screen confirmation upon submission. Only successful applicants will be contacted for further interviews and information submission.

If you encounter any technical issues during this process, please reach out to amfinfo@alphamundi.ch.

About GGA Mentorship

  • Opportunity to solve your business challenges

    Join a group of mentors in monthly sessions to tackle key business challenges and drive measurable growth and impact.

  • Unique collaboration with the U.S. and Japan

    Build networks and collaboration opportunities with your mentors from the U.S. and Japan. Learn new perspectives.

  • Peer learning with fellow mentees in the program

    Engage with your fellow cohort mentees based in Kenya to share ideas, and exchange lessons. Meet up during events and beyond.

Selection Criteria & Program Timeline

Criteria

  • Businesses registered and operating in Kenya, in climate sectors (e.g. renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, e-mobility, etc).

  • Minimum operating track record of two years.

  • Strong gender-lens (e.g. female representation in ownership, management, board, employee base, supply chain, product/service targeting women).

  • Commitment to participate in monthly virtual sessions with American and Japanese mentors, as well as in-person participation in the launch and closing events in Nairobi.

Application & Program Timelines

  • Application deadline: 6 June 2025 at 5:00PM EAT (we will consider applications on a rolling basis, so please apply early).

  • Interviews and document request: 9 June - 20 June 2025

  • Participants announced: 20 June 2025

  • Launch event in Nairobi: 1 July 2025

  • Virtual mentorship: July 2025 - December 2025 (once a month)

  • Closing event: January 2026

Bridging Continents, Powering Africa’s Climate and Gender Solutions through U.S. and Japanese Mentorship

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