Call For Applications: AIIDEV Africa Sustainable Energy Accelerator 2024
The Sustainable Energy Accelerator (SEA) is an innovation program of AIIDEV Africa aimed at promoting sustainable energy solutions and fostering entrepreneurship in the energy sector. The primary goal of the SEA is to catalyze the development and deployment of sustainable energy solutions across Africa, foster economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability, and address pressing energy challenges across Africa.
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SEA is structured as an intensive accelerator program, providing selected participants with a supportive environment to develop their energy solutions. The accelerator program will span over a period of 6 months, featuring advanced workshop series, case-study development, innovation research, boot camps, and mentorship sessions that will provide participants with intensive support and guidance in enhancing their knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities, thus enabling them to drive positive change in Africa’s energy sector.
The Sustainable Energy Accelerator welcomes a wide range of projects and startups focused on sustainable energy solutions, including but not limited to renewable energy generation and distribution systems, energy-efficient technologies and solutions for buildings, industries, and transportation, energy storage and management solutions, clean cooking technologies, smart grid and energy management systems, digital and IoT-enabled energy solutions, and sustainable transportation and mobility.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be in Sub-Saharan African countries between the ages of 21 and 40.
- Applicants must have a genuine interest and passion for renewable energy and green economy and a desire to contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development in Africa.
- Applicant should demonstrate leadership potential and a strong commitment to making a positive impact in their respective communities.
- You must be ready to commit at least 5 hours weekly and available to actively participate in the program.
- Applicants must have access to a reliable internet connection, data, and necessary technology devices to fully participate in virtual activities and meetings.
The application deadline for the 2024 cohort of SEA is April 25, 2024 at 9:00PM (GMT +1). They encourage you to complete and submit the form before the deadline.
Deadline: April 25, 2024
