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SWIFT — Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition

SWIFT Programme

Supports Kenyan waste and circular economy enterprises with advisory, technical help, and finance readiness pathways for growth.

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SWIFT — Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition — is a $5.1 million (approximately KES 722 million) programme launched in February 2024 by the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) with funding from the IKEA Foundation. Running for three years through approximately February 2027, the programme targets 110 enterprises across Kenya operating in waste management and circular economy,…

What this grant funds

Business advisory, technical assistance, and finance access for Kenyan enterprises in waste management and circular economy through a $5.1 million IKEA Foundation programme.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.18–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.KES 5.1M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: techmoran.com