KEPRO Circular Economy
Accelerator Program
Empowering Kenya's entrepreneurs to lead the transition from linear to circular — building businesses that are resilient, resourceful, and investment-ready.
Kenya's SMEs Are the Engine of Change
The KEPRO CE Accelerator is a strategic, 6-month support program designed to transition Kenyan enterprises from linear to circular business models. We guide you in optimising resource efficiency, designing out waste, and identifying growth challenges — helping you build a comprehensive, investment-ready circular strategy.
The programme develops your technical capacity and scales your venture through hands-on mentorship, strategic circular economy advice, and access to a green-focused ecosystem of investors and partners.
Are you an ambitious Kenyan entrepreneur committed to sustainability and resource efficiency? This is your launchpad.
How You Will Benefit
Following the success of our 2024 pilot and 2025 expansion, the 2026 cohort is set to be our most impactful yet — with deeper mentorship, wider networks, and stronger investment access.
Tailored Mentorship
Get individualised support from industry experts and CE practitioners who will walk with you to embed circularity into your core business model.
Capacity Building Workshops
Access specialised training focused on sustainable packaging, waste minimisation, and life-cycle thinking to strengthen your operations.
Access to Green Investment
Receive support in identifying, accessing, and engaging with potential investors looking for high-impact, sustainable ventures.
Industry Networking
Connect with a high-quality fellowship of peers, partners, and regulators within the Kenyan Circular Economy ecosystem.
Practical Growth Tools
Acquire the tools needed to build robust financial models and management systems that support scaling and circular innovation.
Application Criteria
We are looking for for-profit, post-revenue businesses that are ready to lead the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle revolution in Kenya.
Target Sectors
We are open to all innovative circular solutions, with a focus on:
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a registered business in Kenya
- Full-time dedicated founding team and core staff
- Operating for at least 2 years
- Evidence of circularity — designing for recyclability or using recycled materials
- Women-led or over 40% women in the workforce
- Annual turnover of over KES 3M
- Open to raising external investment and scaling operations
Hear From Our Previous Cohort
Watch the programme highlight video and impact stories from businesses that have gone through the KEPRO CE Accelerator.
Additional impact story: Watch here →
Apply for the 2026 Programme
Join the cohort. Grow your business. Protect the planet.
Takes approx. 15 minutes to complete
Know a business that fits our criteria?
Recommend them via info@kepro.co.ke with the subject line: CE Accelerator Program Recommendation