Circle Innovation is a climate innovation catalyst in Africa, headquartered in Nairobi. CI works at the intersection of human-centred design, entrepreneurship, and systems change — transforming groundbreaking research-backed ideas into scalable, impactful climate ventures. Our mission is to unlock the potential of innovators, entrepreneurs, and ecosystems to address some of the most pressing climate challenges of our time. Our Focus Areas: LaunchPad Programs – Turning research into market-ready climate innovations through commercialization support, mentorship, and investment readiness. Catalyzing Climate Investments – Driving capital into underserved sectors such as biodiversity, circularity, and food systems to accelerate sustainable growth. Systems Innovation Labs – Co-creating and launching localized, disruptive solutions with students, communities, governments, and industry partners. Think Tank – Advancing innovation and entrepreneurship through collaborative research, co-publications, and ecosystem insights. We partner with changemakers, universities, investors, and impact-first organizations to design and deliver innovation strategies, run venture-building programs, and shape the future of Africa’s innovation ecosystem.