Overview
The main objective of NESsT is to promote sustainable development by investing in green value chain and circular economy social enterprises, generating local economic growth, expanding markets, and increasing equity and inclusion for marginalised populations, such as women and indigenous peoples, while protecting the environment.
NESsT supports suitable enterprises through tailored financial support, business mentoring and strategic networking. More information on the requirements and application process can be found on the project website.
This project is open to support suitable enterprises through open calls / scouting processes. Please visit the project website or contact us to find out how you can benefit from this support.
Key information
- Start date
June 2024
- End date
May 2027
- Target group(s)
Companies
- Sector(s)
Agriculture, fishing, forestry; Garment and textile; Energy and extractives; Industry and manufacturing; Trade and services; Information and communications technologies; Financial sector; Transportation; Other
- Type of initiative
Country level
- Countries of intervention
Brazil; Colombia; Peru
- Type(s) of support
Tools for risk assessment & reporting; Multi-stakeholder collaboration; Capacity building & training; Impact investment & financing
- Type(s) of contributor
EU Member State; Other
- Contributor(s)
Swedish International Development Agency (Sida); IKEA Social Entrepreneurship
- Implementing organisation(s)
Nonprofit Enterprise Self-Sustaining Team, Inc (NESsT)