Africa faces significant energy challenges, including limited access to reliable electricity, overreliance on fossil fuels, and inadequate infrastructure. These issues hinder social and economic development, contribute to environmental degradation, and exacerbate climate change impacts. However, these challenges also present unique opportunities for sustainable energy solutions. The Sustainable Energy Accelerator recognizes this problem as an opportunity for innovators, entrepreneurs, and organizations to create transformative solutions and business models that can contribute to sustainable energy access, mitigate environmental impacts, and drive economic growth.
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.
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 solu<ons, and sustainable transportation and mobility.
SEA presents a unique opportunity to cultivate a global network of skilled professionals and changemakers dedicated to sustainable energy solutions. By nurturing innovative ideas, providing comprehensive support, and fostering collaboration, SEA will contribute to the development of a thriving renewable energy sector, bringing about socio-economic benefits and a cleaner future for the continent. AIIDEV Africa invites all aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and investors to join this exciting journey toward a sustainable energy revolution.
Eligibility Criteria: To participate in this program, please note the following criteria before proceeding with your application:
- Applicants must be from a Sub-Saharan African country and between the ages of 21 and 40.
- Applicants must have a genuine interest and passion for renewable energy and the green economy and a desire to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development in Africa.
- SEA applicants 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 programme.
- 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 2025 cohort of SEA is 15th January, 2025, at 11:59PM (GMT +1). We encourage you to complete and submit this form before the deadline!
