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Financial Mechanisms

Business and Technology Incubator (BTI)

Seychellois innovators invited to apply to build scalable, sustainable ventures that protect the oceans and grow the economy.

Drivers of Degradation Addressed
Hero backgroundAquaculture Practices
Hero backgroundOverfishing and Destructive Fishing
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Supported by the National Institute for Science, Technology & Innovation (NISTI), Global Environment Facility (GEF7), SeyCCAT and Global Fund for Coral Reefs GFCR, the BTI will empower the next generation of Seychellois innovators to build scalable, sustainable ventures that protect our oceans and grow our economy.

The BTI gives entrepreneurs:

✅ Up to 12-month incubation program

✅ Expert mentorship & business coaching

✅ Access to seed funding & investor networks

✅ Regional exchange opportunities

✅ Tailored training in impact measurement & investment readiness

Calling all Seychellois entrepreneurs, startups, and changemakers! The 2026 cohort will soon be announced.

Learn more
Author SeyCCAT
Region Africa and the Middle East
Country Seychelles
GFCR Programme Ocean’s Resolve
GFCR Convening Agent Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT)
Sector Financial Mechanisms
Stage Concept/Design
Key Contact Diana Renaud
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