The 10th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge AEIC organized by NEF mobilizes early-stage young energy entrepreneurs across Africa to develop a prototype/upscale a key device/equipment for social enterprise, agri-business, fintech solutions or energy management system using local resources. The 10th AEIC links young persons to quality employment or entrepreneurship opportunities, and is focused on advancing Energy Transition, Job Creation and Youth Employment initiatives.
FOUR (4) INNOVATION TRACK(S)
Proposals are invited across four innovation tracks for early-stage energy entrepreneurs from
Africa, including:
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. Team composition MUST reflect gender balance, (comprising at least 1 woman and 1 man). Teams may be formed across different schools, institutions, companies, countries etc. Individuals or teams may submit multiple applications.
Your proposed prototype model submission must not exceed 1- side of an A4 page and should include the following:
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 2025. Winners of the competition get the opportunity to:
The first round of submissions will be evaluated using the following attributes:
At the NEF25 DAY 1 held in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
Organizers reserve the right to fully adjust/modify any ofthe details provided in this document above the contest.