Africa Centre for Energy Policy - Future of Energy Conference (FEC) Innovation Challenge 2026

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About Africa Centre for Energy Policy - FEC Innovation Challenge

This platform highlights, supports, and accelerates low-carbon and energy solutions tailored for Africa. If you are working on sustainable energy access, clean cooking, circular economy ideas, or lithium-ion battery innovation, this is your chance to present your solution at one of Africa’s top energy events. The Challenge has two tracks. Track 1, the Pan-African Low Carbon Innovation Track, welcomes a wide range of practical and disruptive ideas in power systems, digital energy, industrial energy, and more. Track 2, the Afro-Hackathon Track, focuses on lithium-ion battery design, applications, and value chain development, with support from partners like AUDA-NEPAD, AMDC, Africa Change Lab, and UNDP. Both tracks use a multi-stage selection process, including application review, virtual interviews, and an Innovathon that includes a case series. 

• Sponsor Organisation: Africa Centre for Energy Policy

Benefits of Africa Centre for Energy Policy - FEC Innovation Challenge

• Winners will receive more than just recognition. Finalists will present their ideas to over 1,000 policymakers, investors, and industry leaders.
• They will also have access to cash prizes, mentorship, and incubation support through ACEP’s Climate Innovation Hub, while keeping full intellectual property rights over their innovations. Don’t miss this chance to help shape Africa’s energy future and connect your solution with the right ecosystem.

Africa Centre for Energy Policy - FEC Innovation Challenge Requirements

• African nationals, whether living on the continent or abroad, can apply at any stage from a working model to a pilot-tested concept.
• Be aged 15 to 35.

Application Date and Process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so submit your application early. Ensure your response are clear and complete.

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026

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