The Kinjani Greenhouse '26

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We're here to help you grow from idea to climate-tech founder or leader. The Kinjani Greenhouse is Africa’s launchpad for the first generation of climate and nature-inspired innovators.

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Responsible	T-Anne Reddy
Last Update	03/07/2026
Completion Time	20 hours 29 minutes
Members	128

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Building a climate venture

Getting Started

11Lessons · 1 hr 55 mins
- Welcome from Kinjani • 5 min (Watch)
- About the Greenhouse • 5 min (Read)
- Your Starting Point • 10 min (Survey)
- Kinjani African Climate Theses • 20 min (Read)
- Kinjani Case Studies • 20 min (Read) Kelpak
- Kinjani Values & Community Guidelines • 5 min (Read)
- Meet the Kinjani Team • 5 min (Read)
- GS: Kinjani Case Studies • 20 min (Read) Planetary Technologies
- The Greenhouse Community • 10 min (Read)
- FAQ & Support • 5 min (Read)
- Resource Library • 10 min (Read)
Stage 1: Opportunities and Challenges

10Lessons · 2 hrs 36 mins
- Stage Overview • 5 min (Read)
- Climate Opportunities in Africa • 20 min (Read)
- Climate Opportunities in Africa • 15 min (Watch)
- What Problem Are You Solving • 16 min (Watch)
- Founder’s Guide • 30 Min • Watch • Read • Listen
- Founder Stories • 15 min (Watch)
- How to AI • Read (10 min) • Listen (10 min)
- Practice Lab • 15 min (Quiz)
- Venture Milestone Guide • 10 min (Read)
- Venture Milestone Template • 35 min (Download & Build)
Stage 2: Customer Discovery

8Lessons · 4 hrs 35 mins
- Stage Overview • 5 min (Read)
- Customer Discovery • 15 min (Watch)
- Founder's Guide • 30 Min • Watch • Read • Listen
- Founder Stories • 10 min (Watch)
- How to AI • Read (10 min) • Listen (10 min)
- Practice Lab • 15 min (Quiz)
- Venture Milestone Guide • 10 min (Read)
- Venture Milestone Template • 180 min (Download & Build)
Stage 3: Generating Ideas

10Lessons · 2 hrs 38 mins
- Stage Overview • 5 min (Read)
- Solutions and Differentiation • 15 min (Watch)
- Spotlight: Water Innovation • 8 min (Watch)
- Case Study: Kruger to Canyons • 15 min (Read)
- Founder's Guide • 15 Min • Watch • Read • Listen
- Founder Stories • 10 min (Watch)
- How to AI • Read (10 min) • Listen (10 min)
- Practice Lab • 15 min (Quiz)
- Venture Milestone Guide • 20 min (Read)
- Venture Milestone Template • 45 min (Download & Build)
Stage 4: Customer Validation

10Lessons · 2 hrs 40 mins
- Stage Overview • 5 min (Read)
- Customer Validation • 15 min (Watch)
- Spotlight: Breakthrough Energy • 10 min (Watch)
- Solo or Co-founders? • 10 min (Watch)
- Founder's Guide • 20 Min • Watch • Read • Listen
- Founder Stories • 10 min (Watch)
- How to AI • Read (10 min) • Listen (10 min)
- S4: Practice Lab • 15 min (Quiz)
- Venture Milestone Guide • 20 min (Read)
- Venture Milestone Template • 45 min (Download & Build)
Stage 5: Developing and Testing

9Lessons · 3 hrs 50 mins
- Stage Overview • 5 min (Read)
- Climate Stakeholders and Impact • 15 min (Watch)
- Climate Stakeholders • 15 min (Read)
- Founder's Guide • 20 Min • Watch • Read • Listen
- Founder Stories • 10 min (Watch)
- How to AI • Read (10 min) • Listen (10 min)
- Practice Lab • 15 min (Quiz)
- Venture Milestone Guide • 20 min (Read)
- Venture Milestone Template • 120 min (Download & Build)
Stage 6: Making the Case

9Lessons · 2 hrs 15 mins
- Stage Overview • 5 min (Read)
- Market Sizing & Making Your Case • 10 min (Watch)
- One Minute Pitch & Pitch Day • 10 min (Watch)
- Founder's Guide • 15 Min • Watch • Read • Listen
- Founder Stories • 10 min (Watch)
- How to AI • Read (10 min) • Listen (10 min)
- Practice Lab • 15 min (Quiz)
- Venture Milestone Guide • 15 min (Read)
- Venture Milestone Template • 45 min (Download & Build)