Deadline for applications is May 12, 2023, at 12:00 (Helsinki time, GMT +3). | Call for creative, early-stage clean energy ideas in Africa
In Southern and Eastern Africa, EEP Africa welcomes businesses, start-ups, and social enterprises to submit applications for creative early-stage sustainable energy initiatives that are in the active development phase. For EEP Africa funding, every application must show a distinct need and additionality.
| Title: | Call for creative, early-stage clean energy ideas in Africa |
| Nationality: | Botswana, Burundi, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. |
| Amount: | between EUR 200,000 and EUR 1,000,000 |
| Deadline: | May 12, 2023 |
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| WhatsApp Link: | Click Here |
| Telegram Link: | Click Here |
Requirements
- The target countries for EEP Africa are Botswana, Burundi, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- Private companies, start-ups, and social enterprises from any country with early-stage projects in one or more of these countries are welcome to apply. Prior to the EoI opening date, all applicants must have been duly registered legal entities for at least six (6) months.
- While applicants might be based anywhere, they must show that they are actively involved in the community. Applications from locally driven organizations and women-owned businesses are especially encouraged.
Financing
- Grants and repayable grants between EUR 200,000 and EUR 1,000,000 are available to applicants.
- Depending on the project phase and firm age, the minimum amount of required co-financing ranges from 30 to 50% of the overall project budget.
How to  Apply
There are two stages to the application process: an Expression of Interest (EoI) and a thorough Full Proposal.
Following the submission of the EOI, EEP Africa will provide a virtual bootcamp and pitching sessions for the longlisted candidates.
The applicants are shortlisted to move on to the full proposal round based on the pitch-interviews.
Timeline
- Call for Proposals starts on April 14 at 12:00 (Helsinki time, GMT +3). Application deadline: May 29, 2023; notification to applicants who have been shortlisted
- 31 May 2023: Online Bootcamp
- 2023-06-5 – Pitching sessions
- 23 June 2023: Notification to candidates who made the short list
- 2023 from 23 June to 18 August: Submission of Full Proposal
- September 30, 2023: final judgment
- October to November 2023: From 2024 to 2026: Execution of the project (maximum 24 months)
For Additional Information
Visit the EEP Africa Call for Innovative Early-Stage Clean Energy Projects‘ official website.
