Applications are currently being accepted for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort
The International Renewable Energy Agency is launching the prestigious IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) for the fourth year in a row with the support of the government of the UAE and in partnership with Enel Foundation and Social Alpha.
Benefits of IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort
Accelerator participants will benefit from:
- Access to pitching events and investment matchmaking
- Tailored acceleration programme in renewable energy and climate technology
- Webinars, workshops, and dedicated mentorship by IRENA
IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort Requirements
- Call for applications is open to young entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 years old from all over the world.
- At least one founder of the start-up to be below the age of 35.
- By entering the selection process, participants guarantee that the submitted documentation is an original work created solely by the applicants and that it does not infringe on copyrights, trademarks and the rights of privacy, publicity, or intellectual property rights of any person or entity.
- At least two of the start-up founders are committed by 16 hrs each month for attending the accelerator sessions.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
03 May, 2026
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