African Energy Entrepreneurship Awards 2026

About

The African Energy Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 seeks to support early-stage energy startups in Sub-Saharan Africa with non-dilutive funding, mentorship, and visibility to drive innovation in clean energy solutions.

Benefits

• 💰Non-dilutive Funding
  A share of $100,000 USD in non-dilutive capital to accelerate product development and deployment
• 🎓Mentorship
  Direct access to experienced energy professionals for strategic guidance and support
• 🌍Visibility
  Follow-on funding opportunities and introductions across Octopus Energy's network

Eligibility Criteria

• Based in Sub-Saharan Africa
• No more than five years old
• Ideally fewer than 20 full-time employees

Participation Commitments

• Submit a detailed application addressing five key areas of innovation, access, scalability, impact, and expertise
• Participate in the competition process and adhere to the deadlines

Target Region

Sub-Saharan Africa

Target Sector

Energy and Renewable Technologies