Investors Invited to Unlock $3.09bn in Africa’s Green Growth Opportunities
Africa is set to showcase a deal-ready portfolio of climate projects at the Africa Green Economy Summit (AGES), taking place from 24–27 February 2026. Over 25 countries will present initiatives seeking USD 3.09 billion in funding, spanning early-stage SMMEs to large-scale infrastructure projects.
The pipeline covers critical sectors including energy, waste management, e-mobility, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, the blue economy, and nature-based solutions. Early-stage projects require roughly USD 90 million, while expansion and infrastructure ventures seek nearly USD 3 billion.
AGES focuses on turning validated pilots into investable opportunities through curated pitch sessions, 1:1 investor matchmaking, and briefings. Many projects already feature pilots, offtake agreements or bankable feasibility studies, providing confidence for both impact-focused and commercial investors.
Elodie Ashdown, Investment Project Lead at VUKA Group, said: “AGES presents curated deal flow where catalytic investors can unlock both impact and return – from decentralised hydrogen manufacturing to resilient food systems. Now is the moment to mobilise blended capital and turn validated pilots into regional industries.”
Key investment verticals include:
- Alternative energy: Decentralised solar mini-grids, electrolyser manufacturing, battery assembly, and AI-driven energy management.
- Waste and circular economy: Pyrolysis, battery recycling, medical-waste sterilisation, and composite manufacturing.
- Sustainable agriculture and blue economy: Vertical farming, organic-waste-to-bioproduct systems, traceable fisheries, seaweed-to-fuel pathways, and insect-based feed platforms.
The Summit will host investors ranging from multilaterals and climate funds to commercial banks, impact venture capitalists, and specialist partners, all strategically paired to project maturity with blended finance, debt, and equity instruments.
Amanda Ganca, Head of Investment at WESGRO, added: “African ecosystems are maturing and investor interest is translating into tangible manufacturing prospects and skilled jobs across the Western Cape and beyond.”
Hosted by the African Union, AGES brings together global and regional stakeholders with Sanlam Investments as Title Sponsor, Standard Bank as Gold Sponsor, and FSD Africa, Gautrain and UNOPS as Silver Sponsors.
The Summit is proudly supported by the City of Cape Town and government partners including the Development Bank of Southern Africa, the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition.
Investors are invited to attend pitch sessions, briefings, and one-on-one meetings to explore catalytic opportunities that accelerate Africa’s green growth, industrial capacity, and job creation.
