Algeria

Ghana

Kenya

Nigeria

South Africa

🚀 The 2025 Digital Energy Challenge is now open for bold African startups and NGOs! If you’re building digital solutions to transform energy access, improve grid management, or push renewable innovation forward, this is YOUR stage! 🌍⚡

Selected projects will:
✅ Receive up to €150,000 in financial support 💰
✅ Get top-tier technical assistance and project management training 🎓
✅ Join an exclusive bootcamp with energy industry leaders 🤝
✅ Enjoy global visibility through media exposure 📢

Focus Areas:
🔋 Universal Electricity Access & Mini-Grids: Use tech to optimize and expand mini-grid operations.
⚡ Efficient Grid Management: Create smart tools to enhance grid service quality and stability.
🌱 Resilience & Decarbonization: Build systems that are greener and stronger for the future.

Eligibility:

🌟 Startups less than 10 years old

📊 Early-stage financing (\< €1M raised)

👩‍💻 Team size: 1–99 employees

🌍 Locally-driven, innovative digital solutions

🏢 NGOs can apply if their project acts like a company

Eligible Countries:
Includes 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇲🇦 Morocco, and many more across Africa!

Important Dates:
🗓️ Applications Open: March 10, 2025
🗓️ Applications Close: May 16, 2025

Benefits:
🌟 Prize money up to €150K
🌟 Technical and financial mentorship
🌟 Media and promotional support
🌟 Networking and skill-building bootcamp

Don't miss out! 📢 Shine a light on Africa’s future — apply now and power change with your ideas! 💡🚀

English

Apply by May 16 for the 2025 Digital Energy Challenge! African startups can win €150K for digital energy solutions and get expert support.

⚡Powering the Future:🚀 Applications Open for the 2025 Digital Energy Challenge

By UNICEF Kenya