African Green Projects Seek $3.09 Billion Funding at Africa Green Economy Summit 2026
Green projects across Africa are aiming to secure around $3.09 billion in funding as investors prepare to explore a curated pipeline of climate solutions from more than 25 countries at the Africa Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The summit, set to bring together institutional investors, commercial banks, and venture funds, promises to accelerate Africa’s transition to a green and sustainable economy.
The summit’s investment pipeline spans a wide range of sectors, including renewable energy, waste management, circular economy solutions, sustainable agriculture, the blue economy, and nature-based projects. Both early-stage small and medium enterprises and large-scale infrastructure opportunities are included, providing investors with diverse avenues to support climate-positive initiatives across the continent.
AGES is structured to foster meaningful connections between project founders and potential investors through focused pitch sessions, one-to-one matchmaking, and briefings with development finance institutions. Financing approaches are expected to include catalytic capital, blended finance, concessional funding, and structured risk-mitigation tools aimed at unlocking large-scale deployment of green solutions.
Ms. Elodie Ashdown, Investment Project Lead at VUKA Group, emphasized the transformative potential of the summit: “AGES presents curated deal flow where catalytic investors can unlock both impact and return, from decentralised hydrogen manufacturing to circular industrial solutions and resilient food systems. Now is the moment to mobilize blended capital and turn validated pilots into regional industries.” Similarly, Ms. Amanda Ganca, Head of Investment at WESGRO, highlighted the maturity of African ecosystems and the growing investor interest translating into tangible manufacturing prospects and skilled jobs.
The summit is spearheaded by the African Union and supported by Sanlam Investments as Title Sponsor, Standard Bank as Gold Sponsor, and Silver Sponsors including FSD Africa, Gautrain, and UNOPS. In partnership with the City of Cape Town and supported by key government entities, AGES aims to convert investment commitments into actionable funding that drives sustainable industries, job creation, and climate resilience across Africa.
source: punch