Energy Camp for African Energy Startups

About

The Energy Camp for African Energy Startups, taking place from October 17 to 21, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, offers innovative entrepreneurs in the decentralized renewable energy sector a unique opportunity to refine their business ideas, gain expert insights, and connect with potential investors, culminating in a pitch event to showcase their solutions to a global audience.

Benefits

• Access to interactive training sessions
• Networking opportunities with other innovators
• Tailored workshops on product development, sales channels, team building, financial planning, and pitching
• Expert guidance from experienced entrepreneurs
• Peer-to-peer learning sessions with other startup founders
• Opportunity to pitch at an International Demo Day to a global audience of investors

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must offer a product or service for decentralized energy market in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Headquarters registered in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Majority of shares held by African nationals or Non-Africans living permanently in Africa
• At least one founder with 2 years of business experience
• Minimum Viable Product (MVP) ready with existing pilot customers
• No branch or franchise of an international company
• Product/service age max. 10 years
• Company has not received > 500k euros from investors