The Loop
- 6 Ekiti Close, Bodija, Ibadan
- +234 703 314 6345
- info@ceidhub.org
A 17-week structured incubation for over 90 early-stage founders aged 18–35, building businesses with environmental sustainability at their core.
The 2026 edition is powered by the Bridge for Billions platform and delivered in collaboration with Conecta Africa.
We provide comprehensive technical and business support services, incubation, acceleration and, where possible, funding — ensuring that green businesses thrive and lead change in circularity and sustainability across Nigeria and Africa.
GEIP is positioned to foster a thriving ecosystem of ambitious founders and green enterprises in Africa, providing the essential support services that propel businesses toward sustainability, circularity, innovation, profitability, scalability and global impact.
If you are working in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, intelligent waste management, circular economy, food systems, IT & high tech, or any sector where innovation meets climate action — GEIP is built for you.
With a green business idea at any level of development.
Looking to launch their first sustainability-focused venture.
Seeking structured support to move from prototype to market.
Building solutions in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, IT & high tech, and food systems.
1.5 hours per week with a dedicated, industry-leading volunteer mentor specialising in green enterprise, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, clean energy or climate innovation.
Structured online modules built on MIT's Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework, with AI-powered learning support, adapted for green and circular business model development.
Hands-on support designing business models that close resource loops, eliminate waste and generate value from by-products — embedding circularity into the DNA of the enterprise.
A structured framework for defining, measuring and communicating your venture's social and environmental impact — including SDG alignment, carbon footprint assessment and ESG fundamentals.
Expert-led workshops, peer sessions, and an active community of green co-founders, sustainability changemakers and circular economy innovators across Nigeria and Africa.
Investment readiness coaching, linkages to green and impact funding partners, climate finance competitions and grants.
Connections to buyers, offtake partners, institutional clients and distribution channels relevant to your green sector.
Demo Day showcasing opportunities that put ventures in front of impact investors, development partners, corporate sustainability leads and institutional buyers.
Access to our partner's community of 3,000+ active mentors, plus perks valued at over $900,000 for entrepreneurs and mentors, for life.
GEIP offers technical and business advisory covering financial management, marketing strategy, investor pitching and IP strategy.
The next GEIP cohort does not have a start date yet. Apply now to join the waiting list, and we will email you as soon as the dates are confirmed, with everything you need to prepare.
Whether you want to train, incubate, study or conserve, there is a place for you in the ecosystem CEID Hub is building.