Renewables Accelerators for Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs in Africa (RAISEAfrica) 2026 – YOA

Deadline: May 17, 2026

RES4Africa Foundation has launched the Open Call for the 2026 version of RAISEAfrica – Renewables Accelerators for Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs in Africa, persevering with its dedication to empowering younger innovators driving the continent’s vitality transition.

The programme is designed to assist African entrepreneurs and startups working in the renewable vitality sector, providing pathways to assist remodel concepts into scalable and impactful companies.

Implemented with the assist of Enel Green Power and the European Investment Bank, and in collaboration with EY Foundation, EDP, CSIR, and SAICA ED, RAISEAfrica offers chosen individuals with a complete bundle of companies, together with mentoring and teaching, networking alternatives, visibility, and fundraising assist. Participants can even have the prospect to interact in worldwide occasions and join with key stakeholders throughout the vitality ecosystem.

Benefits

• Up to 6 startups or entrepreneurs shall be chosen to affix the programme and will obtain an entry contribution of €3,000, together with the OPPORTUNITY to compete for the “Young Talent of the Year Award,” with a remaining prize starting from €5,000 to €10,000.

Eligibility

Applicants should:

• Be between 18 and 35 years previous;
• Be African residents or signify startups registered in Africa;
• Develop options addressing the African market inside the renewable vitality sector;
• Demonstrate proficiency in English.

Application

Applications shall be evaluated primarily based on the relevance and affect of the proposed answer, its stage of innovation, the solidity of the enterprise mannequin, scalability, and the entrepreneur’s dedication and motivation. RES4Africa promotes gender stability in the choice course of and strongly encourages ladies to apply.

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to RAISEAfrica.