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Applications are now open for the 2024 Startup Energy Camp for African Energy Startups. From 18 to 23 October 2024, the next Energy Camp will take place in Nairobi, bringing together up to 12 visionary founders like you.
Opportunity Details
Are you an innovative entrepreneur looking to transform the energy supply and livelihoods in SubSaharan Africa? Do you have a mature product or business idea and/or a first prototype for the decentralised renewable energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa?
This is your chance!
From 18 to 23 October 2024, the next Energy Camp will take place in Nairobi, bringing together up to 12 visionary founders like you.
For an entire week, you will engage in an intensive programme that includes interactive training sessions, networking opportunities with other innovators and tailored workshops.
Here’s what awaits you at the Energy Camp:
The Energy Camp will culminate in an international Demo Day (online), where you get the chance to pitch your solution to a global audience of investors, organisations, corporatives.
But that’s not the end of our journey together! As a Fellow of Startup|Energy, you’ll continue to benefit from our support:
Tailored coaching: Thanks to the Energy Camp, we know your startup better. In tailored coaching sessions, we provide you with specific support for the further development of your startup.
Global Exposure: Present your startup to an international audience at our online pitch event.
Exclusive Expert Webinars: Participate in exclusive webinars with industry experts who can offer invaluable advice.
Network Access: Gain continuous access to our extensive international network and the collective entrepreneurial knowledge of our coaches.
Media Exposure: Share your progress and milestones through Sun-Connect News, a global news-magazine reaching over 10,000 readers worldwide every week.
Proven Success: 80% of our Fellows generate revenue, and collectively, they have raised nearly USD 3 million in grants, loans, and equity and won 18 Awards. Join a program with a track record of tangible results.
Practical Focus: Our Energy Camp is practice-oriented, not just theoretical. The training is tailored to the specific needs of African energy startups, ensuring you get relevant and actionable insights.
Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of our trainers and coaches, who are experienced entrepreneurs with deep knowledge of the African market. Receive hands-on support from those who understand your unique challenges.
Valuable Connections: While we don’t offer cash rewards, we provide access to investors and the opportunity to present your startup to an international audience. Open doors to funding and global exposure.
Peer-to-Peer-Learning: As a Fellow of Startup|Energy, you’ll gain excess to exclusive peer-to-peer learning sessions with other startup founders, where you can share insights, collaborate, and inspire each other.
Take the eligibility assessment to find out if you’re eligible for this opportunity.
Other criteria include:
Business sector
Your startup must offer a product or service for decentralized energy market in sub-Saharan Africa, such as:
Type of product / service
Your business idea:
Location
Headquarters registered in Sub-Saharan Africa
Majority of shares
African nationals or Non-Africans living permanently in Africa
Experience
One of the founders already has at least 2 years of business experience
Status
A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is ready, first pilot customers are existing or pilot project realised
Independence
No branch or franchise of an international company
Age of product/service
max. 10 years
Investment
The company did not yet receive > 500k euros from investors
First:
Check if you are eligible
Look at the eligibility criteria in the right-hand column or use our easy-to-use eligibility check.
Second:
Fill out the application form
If you are eligible, then nothing stands in the way of your application for the Energy Camp! Simply fill out the application form carefully and completely.
Please notice:
Female startup founders are strongly encouraged to apply. If applications are equally qualified, preference will be given to start-ups led by women.
The closing date for applications is 28 August 2024, 23:59 GMT.
If you have questions, please check our FAQ – or write an email to: [email protected].
Apply for Startup Energy Camp 2024