Africa Energy Ideas Competition 2018

(Updated 17 Apr 2023) The 2018 Africa Energy Innovation Competition is set to accelerate the development of early-stage energy firms across Africa. This competition challenges early-stage energy entrepreneurs from Africa to collaborate with local research institutions or industries to develop a prototype model of a key device/equipment for a social energy enterprise or energy management system using local resources.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

20 Feb 2018

PRIZES

Pitch your proposed prototype model at the 2018 Nigeria Energy Forum, in Lagos, Nigeria, using a poster and short video.
Benefit from unique networking opportunities with other young leaders as well as some of the most senior decision-makers in government, international development, academia and the private sector.
ttend a range of business development workshops, receive support from a dedicated start-up incubator and a cash prize of up to $3,000 to demonstrate the proposed solution.

OTHER KEY DATES

Announcement of submissions selected for the final round: March 4, 2018
Deadline for final submissions: March 23, 2018
Announcement of winners: April 17, 2018.

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

Multiple host countries may mean that no travel is required.

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Credit: Africa Energy Ideas Competition 2018

Date Added: 17 Feb 2018

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