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They encourage applications from young entrepreneurs in Africa, with a focus on entrepreneurship and renewable energy solutions.
Opportunity Details
They encourage applications from young entrepreneurs in Africa, with a focus on entrepreneurship and renewable energy solutions. The proposed concepts and projects should foster innovation through the lens of start-ups and entrepreneurial ventures in the dynamic field of renewable energy and electrification.
Applicants are invited to submit their business proposals, whether they are new ideas or ongoing projects aimed at fostering and expanding renewable energy-focused businesses within Africa's startup ecosystem. The challenge seeks innovative solutions in the realm of renewable energy and electrification that can drive sustainable development and address critical energy needs across the continent. Potential solution may include but are not limited to,
Within the wAtt-boost initiative selected startups/entrepreneurs will be invited to join the pre-accelerator and accelerator programs.
The Pre-Accelerator program is meant for aspiring entrepreneurs and startups in the early stages of developing a business idea, aiming to craft and validate their business plan, create a minimum viable product (MVP), and establish functional market access.
The Accelerator program is meant for entrepreneurs and startups seeking market validation and business expansion, aiming to develop a bankable product, finalise a robust team, build an expansive business network, and solidify a recurring clientele.
The Training for the selected Participants will cover both technical and business aspects of boosting a startup in the renewable energy and power sector, offering a comprehensive package of services such as Training, Mentoring & Coaching, Networking & Visibility, Fundraising, and more (all activities and services will be conducted in English).
The Training is composed of two modules:
1. specific lectures from the NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator, a program owned and carried out by IRENA with the support of EF, scheduled between June and July 2025;
2. an ad-hoc training module run by RES4Africa addressing the peculiarities of the evolving African electricity markets.
A maximum of two members from the selected startup’s team (if any) may participate in the training.
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. One award will be conferred upon the winner of the pre-accelerator programme, while the other will be bestowed upon the winner of the accelerator programme. 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.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
The application process starts with the completion of the Online Standard Application form by the Applicants available at the following link,
Apply: https://buro.beezsocialerp.com/auth/sign-up
BeeZ-In Code: WATB6495
The evaluation of applicants will only be completed for those who complete the Online Standard Application form, ensuring all sections are properly filled out (mandatory).
Note:
Enel Foundation, along with its Partners promote gender balance in the selection of participants, therefore women applicants are highly encouraged to participate.
We also consider eligible a team application within the start-up. In such case, the composition of the team should be clearly indicated, including the names and contact details of all members.
For any doubts/clarifications please contact the following email address:
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