Green Growth Alliance

Mentor 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 mentor, 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, July 4, 2025, 5:00 p.m Eastern Daylight 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.

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

About GGA Mentorship

  • Opportunity to contribute your skills to help support high impact businesses in Kenya

    Make an impact by providing advice through monthly sessions to help guide entrepreneurs to drive measurable growth and impact.

  • Unique collaboration with Kenya

    Build networks and explore collaboration opportunities with your Kenyan mentee and participants. Learn new perspectives.

  • Peer learning with fellow mentors

    Engage with your fellow cohort of mentors based from the U.S. and Japan to share ideas, and exchange lessons. Meet up during events and beyond.

Eligibility Criteria & Program Timelines

Criteria

  • Citizenship: Japan or U.S. 

  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience with a strong domain expertise in areas such as: Operations, Sales and Marketing, Information Technology (including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science), Strategy, Human Resources (including employee training, human resources management), Communication, Engineering (particularly around climate technologies), Investing, Finance, Carbon Credit.

  • Past experience in mentoring/coaching or providing technical assistance to entrepreneurs/businesses.

  • Strong interest in climate change, gender inclusion, social impact, and sustainable development practices.

  • Interest and curiosity about entrepreneurship in Africa. 

  • Commitment to participate in 1 virtual mentorship session per month (July–December 2025), which could be outside of standard working hours due to the time difference (Kenya is on East Africa Time, which is GMT+3)

  • Previous engagement with SMEs in Africa is an advantage but not a requirement.

  • Open to sharing insights with and learning from Kenyan entrepreneurs, as well as fellow mentors from the U.S. and Japan.

Application & Program Timelines

  • Application deadline: July, 4, 2025 at 5:00PM EDT (we will consider applications on a rolling basis, so please apply early).

  • Mentors online onboarding session: mid July 2025 (Specific date to be communicated)

  • Potential social gathering in Tokyo: 30 July

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

  • Closing session: January 2026

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

FAQs

  • The Green Growth Appliance (GGA) Program is an initiative by AlphaMundi Foundation, in partnership with the U.S.-Japan Foundation, designed to support high-impact climate-focused SMEs with a focus on gender inclusion in Kenya. The program facilitates mentorship and knowledge exchange by connecting participating SMEs with mentors from the U.S. and Japan fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth by equipping enterprises with the tools, knowledge, and global perspectives to scale and improve their commercial viability.

    • U.S. or Japanese citizen

    • Minimum 10 years of professional experience with a strong domain expertise in areas such as (not exhaustive):

      • Operations

      • Sales and Marketing

      • Information Technology (including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science)

      • Strategy 

      • Human Resources (including employee training, human resources management)

      • Communication 

      • Engineering (particularly around climate technologies)

      • Investing 

      • Finance 

      • Carbon Credit

    • Past experience in mentoring/coaching or providing technical assistance to entrepreneurs/businesses.

    •  Strong interest in climate change, gender inclusion, social impact, and sustainable development practices.

    • Interest and curiosity about entrepreneurship in Africa. 

    • Commitment to participate in 1 virtual mentorship session per month (July–December 2025), which could be outside of standard working hours due to the time difference (Kenya is on East African Time, which is GMT+3)

    • Previous engagement with SMEs in Africa is an advantage but not a requirement.

    • Open to sharing insights with and learning from Kenyan entrepreneurs, as well as fellow mentors from the U.S. and Japan.

    • To provide support for climate-focused African SMEs through high quality mentorship that helps bridge the gap to scalability and long-term sustainability.

    • Strengthen environmental and social impact by equipping enterprises with the tools and knowledge to embed sustainability and inclusivity into their business models.

    • Broader ecosystem impact by creating a space for exchange to foster innovation, resilience, and inclusive practices within the climate entrepreneurship space.

    • Knowledge exchange between and amongst mentors and mentees encouraging cross-cultural learning and collaboration.

    • Enhance the partnership between Africa, US, and Japan towards SDGs

  • The mentorship program will run from July 2025 to December 2025, with a final in-person event scheduled for January 2026. For mentors, the program will kick off with an virtual onboarding session towards the end of July 2025 , followed by monthly virtual mentoring sessions that will run until December 2025. A closing session will be held in January 2026. The date will be communicated during the course of the program.

  • 60 to 80 mentors will be selected from the U.S. and Japan. They will be organized into groups of 3 to 4 mentors, with each group supporting one SME. This structure is designed to promote cross-learning and knowledge exchange across diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

  • As a participant, you will engage in a variety of activities designed to promote learning, collaboration, and growth. These include:

    • Monthly virtual mentorship sessions 

    • Knowledge exchange opportunities to share insights and best practices with fellow mentors 

    Opportunities to build connections and partnerships with other mentors, mentees and industry stakeholders from Kenya, the U.S., and Japan

  • Applications can be submitted through the AlphaMundi Foundation website. The application period runs from 9 June 2025 to 4 July 2025 at 5:00 PM (EDT). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged. Click here to apply

  • No. This is a volunteer opportunity and is not financially compensated. Participants contribute their time and expertise to support SMEs while gaining meaningful experience and global exposure.

  • For any questions or additional information about the Green Growth Appliance (GGA) Program, please contact the AlphaMundi Foundation team at amfinfo@alphamundi.ch 

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