Affiliations
At Impact Amplifier, we are proud to collaborate with a range of esteemed organizations that align with our mission to amplify impact through innovation. Our network of partners and affiliations includes both local and international entities dedicated to solving social and environmental changes.
ANDE (Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs)​
ANDE is a global network of organizations that propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. Impact Amplifier collaborates with ANDE to support the development of small and growing businesses that generate economic, environmental, and social impacts. Impact Amplifier has been a member of ANDE since inception, led the setup of the South Africa Chapter, and chaired its local Steering Committee for five years.
ASBN (Africa Scotland Business Network)
Through our partnership with ASBN, we foster connections between Scottish and African businesses, facilitating cross-border collaborations that drive sustainable development and economic growth.
DSTI (South African Department of Science and Innovation)
In collaboration with the DSTI, we support the execution of GCIP (Global Cleantech Innovation Programm) in South Africa.
GEF (Global Environment Facility)
Our affiliation with GEF through UNIDO has provided seed funding for the establishment of the Africa Cleantech Impact Fund in South Africa.
SAVCA (South African Venture Capital Association)
As a member of SAVCA, Impact Amplifier stays at the forefront of the venture capital community in South Africa, engaging in initiatives that promote the growth of the VC industry and contributing to policy development that supports impact investing.
TIA (Technology Innovation Agency)
TIA is a key partner in our efforts to capacitate GCIP in South Africa, and finance Cleantech ventures.
UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization)
Our collaboration with UNIDO focuses on enabling the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) as a second executing entity in South Africa, alongside a new Cleantech finance facility (Africa Cleantech Impact Fund) being established.