Apply now for the Startup Energy Camp for African Energy Startups

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 Startup Energy Camp for African Energy Startups. Scheduled from October 18 to 23, 2024, the upcoming Energy Camp will be held in Nairobi, bringing together a maximum of 12 visionary founders like yourself.

During the week-long event, you will participate in a rigorous program that includes interactive training sessions, networking opportunities with fellow innovators, and customized workshops.

Here is a glimpse of what you can expect at the Startup Energy Camp for African Energy Startups:

1. Understanding Funding Applications: Gain insights into what funders seek in applications and proposals to enhance your likelihood of success.

2. Customer-Centric Product Development: Learn how to enhance your product to effectively meet customer requirements.

3. Exploring Sales Channels: Identify and capitalize on the most suitable sales channels for your business.

4. Establishing a Dynamic Team: Acquire knowledge on assembling and leading a strong team effectively.

5. Financial Planning Fundamentals: Receive essential guidance on financial planning and management.

6. Presenting to Investors/Partners: Hone your skills in pitching your startup to potential investors and partners.

1. The Energy Camp will conclude with an international Demo Day (online), giving you the opportunity to present your solution to a global audience of investors, organizations, and corporations.

However, this is just the beginning of our journey together! As a Fellow of Startup Energy, you will continue to receive the following benefits:

• Tailored coaching: With the knowledge gained from the Startup Energy Camp for African Energy Startups, we will provide specific support for the further development of your startup through tailored coaching sessions.
• Global Exposure: Showcase your startup to an international audience at our online pitch event.
• Exclusive Expert Webinars: Participate in webinars with industry experts who can offer valuable 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.

Eligibility Requirements – Startup Energy Camp for African Energy Startups

To qualify for the Startup Energy Camp for African Energy Startups, startups must meet the following requirements: ⇒ You can also utilize our user-friendly eligibility assessment tool.

1. Industry – Your startup must provide a product or service for the decentralized energy market in sub-Saharan Africa, such as:
2. Energy production or distribution
3. Storage systems
4. Energy solutions or services for sectors like health, education, water, sanitation, consumption, mobility, agriculture
5. Energy-efficient products and services
6. Financing solutions
7. Measuring and control systems
8. Recycling / Repurposing
9. Product / Service Type – Your business concept: is a new product or service development with MVP (not just an idea), or a significant enhancement of an existing product / service, or you are introducing a known product / service to new markets with your startup.

• Location – Headquarters registered in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Majority Ownership – African nationals or Non-Africans permanently residing in Africa
• Experience – At least one of the founders has a minimum of 2 years of business experience
• Stage – A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is prepared, with existing pilot customers or a pilot project completed
• Independence – No affiliation or franchise of an international company
• Product/Service Age – max. 10 years
• Investment – The company has not yet received > 500k euros from investors

Application  – Startup Energy Camp for African Energy Startups

1. The deadline for applications is 28 August 2024
2. For inquiries about the Startup Energy Camp for African Energy Startups, please refer to the FAQ section – or send an email to: [email protected].
3. For Further Details:
4. Visit the website of the Startup Startup Energy Camp for African Energy Startups.