Enel Foundation is currently accepting applications for its wAtt-boost Youth Powered Start Up in Africa (2nd edition) 2026. Interested applicants are enouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Enel Foundation - wAtt-boost Youth Powered Start Up in Africa(2nd edition)
Africa's path to a sustainable and prosperous future hinges on the innovative ideas of its youth. By empowering young talents, innovators, entrepreneurs, and start-ups, we can turn the deployment of renewables, universal access to energy and the energy transition at large into a reality.
To achieve this vision, with the in-kind contribution of RES4Africa Foundation (R4A), and Strathmore University, Enel Foundation is launching the Open Call for the second edition of wAtt-boost: Youth Powered Start Up in Africa. This initiative offers a tailored training program for startups and entrepreneurs in the renewable energy sector in Africa.
Benefits of Enel Foundation - wAtt-boost Youth Powered Start Up in Africa(2nd edition)
- As a key component of the wAtt-boost program, participants will have the possibility to compete for two awards of 10.000,00 euros each. This dedicated fund is designed to provide crucial financial support to the most promising entrepreneurs and startups that demonstrate significant potential and growth prospects by the conclusion of the program.
Enel Foundation - wAtt-boost Youth Powered Start Up in Africa(2nd edition) Requirements
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Entrepreneurs must be between 18 and 35 years old
- The solution should address the African market
- Ownership: either the entrepreneur must possess African citizenship or the startup must be registered in Africa
- The startup must be registered for at least 1 year and operate in the renewable energy and electrification realm (among the others, potential domains may include, but are not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI), grids and infrastructure, climate adaptation and mitigation, clean cooking, electric mobility, agrivoltaics, …)
- The entrepreneur must have proficiency in English, demonstrated by either being a native speaker, holding a CAE (Certificate in Advanced English), or having a degree completely taught in English
Application Date and Process
- The application process starts with the completion of the Online Standard Application form by the Applicants exclusively through the Beez Buro platform available at the following link: https://buro.beezsocialerp.com/auth/sign-up
- Use the BeeZ-In Code when applying: WATB9570
- For optimal stability and reliability, we strongly recommend:
- Starting and completing your application using the latest version of Google Chrome.
- Completing your application on a desktop computer.
- To initiate your application:
- Click on the provided application link.
- Copy and paste the BeeZ-In Code (WATB9570) into the platform to start the application process.
- For any technical issues encountered on the platform, please email technical support at [email protected] for assistance.
Application Deadline
21 June, 2026
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