ELIGIBILITY:

Proposals are invited across four innovation tracks for early-stage energy entrepreneurs from Africa, including.

Track 1: Powering Agribusiness/Agro-industry;

Track 2: Energizing Healthcare & Social Development  

Track 3: Clean Energy for Local Manufacturing

Track 4: Sustainable Energy for Solid Minerals Processing

Young professionals between the ages of 18 and 35 years from Africa are invited to participate in the competition across any of the four (4) innovation tracks above. Applications may be submitted by a team of at least three people. At least 1 member of the team must be from the local research institution or industry. Teams may be formed across different schools, institutions, companies, countries etc. Individuals or teams may submit multiple applications.

BENEFIT:

The finalists and winners will be selected by an independent panel of industry experts and experienced development professionals from public and private sector institutions.  It is anticipated that at least 1 winner per track will be awarded grant prizes with up to 20 shortlisted entries offered complimentary passes to fully participate in the 2024. Winners of the competition get the opportunity to:

Receive cash prize grants of up to USD10,000 to demonstrate or scale the proposed solution;

Pitch their proposed prototype model at the 2024 Nigeria Energy Forum, using a poster and short video;

Benefit from unique networking opportunities with other young professionals as well as some of the most senior decision-makers in government, international development, academia, and the private sector; &

Attend business development workshops, and receive support from a dedicated start-up incubator.