About SEED Partners and Affiliates

SEED relies on a network of governments, international organisations, research and capacity-building institutions, and businesses in order to give emerging social and environmental enterprises the best possible support. SEED Affiliates therefore have long-standing experience in the field of business development, partnership building, the environment and sustainable development.

To be able to support social and environmental entrepreneurs in a variety of ways, SEED distinguishes between three categories of contributors:

SEED Partners - organisations/institutions that provide $100k and/or significant in-kind contributions each year. Some organisations may be invited to take up membership of SEED's Governing Board and bring their experience to the strategic direction of the SEED programme and its implementation.

SEED Supporters - organisations/institutions that contribute $10-40k each year, and possibly some in-kind assistance.

SEED Associates - organisations/ institutions which help, for example, to facilitate contacts for SEED Winners, provide advice and support directly to winning partnerships, and share or participate in new research and insights.