Overview of Organisation

GreenMatter works towards unlocking the environmental, social and economic potential of our country, through the development of suitably skilled biodiversity specialists, researchers and professionals. They bring together networks of organisations, institutions and agencies to implement solutions that are aimed at addressing the challenges around developing relevant and quality biodiversity skills. 

Offerings: 

Fellowship

Foundation Building 

Bridging work 

Organisational Strengthening

National Advisory 

Imvelisi Ideation for Enviropreneurs 

Imvelisi is a short programme designed to provide support and guidance to aspiring young entrepreneurs through the ideation phase of business development. The programme is aimed to prepare young people who are considering start-up businesses in the water and biodiversity sector for a better understanding of what it takes to run a successful business.

Programme schedule/modules/sessions:

  • The entrepreneur
  • The marketplace
  • The green economy
  • Business models
  • Sales and marketing
  • Pricing and financials
  • Pitching
  • Shark Tank Pitches

Support offered throughout the programme:

  • Business and technical mentoring.

 

Specialization Sector/s
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities