Build your profile
Introduce yourself with your name, contact details, country and a short background.
A rolling program.
A purposeful next step.
The Climb is an initiative of NADWA that evaluates African businesses and invites selected founders to pitch to investors working within Islamic finance.
Start an applicationWHAT TO EXPECTFrom application
From application
to consideration.
Submit your business
Tell us what your business does, its stage and progress, and how you would use investment. Save a draft until you’re ready.
Track the review
Your dashboard shows whether your application is submitted, under review, approved or rejected, along with messages from the team.
Prepare for the opportunity
Selected founders are invited to pitch. Approval is a program decision; it is not a promise of funding.
Your questions, answered.
Does my business have to be Islamic?
No. Eligibility concerns business activities, not the founder’s religion or religious branding. Activities such as betting and gambling are excluded. The team reviews businesses against the program’s criteria.
When can I apply?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You can create your account and save a draft before submitting.
Can I apply with more than one business?
Yes. Each business gets its own application and status in your dashboard.
Can I edit a submitted application?
You can edit and save drafts. After submission, business details are locked for review. Your personal profile can still be updated.
Does approval guarantee investment?
No. Selected founders may be invited to pitch, and investors make their own investment decisions.
Ready to take your next step?
Start your application today.
Apply now