{"id":10846,"date":"2025-02-18T14:48:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T11:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/?p=10846"},"modified":"2025-02-18T14:48:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T11:48:33","slug":"raiseafrica-renewable-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/raiseafrica-renewable-energy","title":{"rendered":"RAISEAfrica: Renewable Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RAISEAfrica invites African entrepreneurs aged 18-35 to apply for its 2025 edition, focusing on innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector. The program offers both pre-acceleration and acceleration tracks, providing mentoring, coaching, networking, visibility, and fundraising support. Eligible applicants should have solutions addressing the African market and either possess African citizenship or have a startup registered in Africa. The deadline for applications is 14 March 2025.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/res4africa.org\/news\/2025\/raiseafrica-launches-open-call-for-2025-edition-empowering-africas-renewable-energy-innovators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>More information<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Following the successful conclusion of the first edition,\u00a0<strong>RES4Africa Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0announces the launch of the\u00a0<strong>Open Call for the 2025 Batch<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0<strong>RAISEAfrica &#8211; Renewables Accelerators for <a title=\"Startup Innovation Challenge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/startup-innovation-challenge\">Innovative Startups<\/a> and Entrepreneurs in Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This unique initiative aims to foster innovation in the <a title=\"European Commission \u2014 Awareness Raising in Renewable Energy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/european-commission-awareness-raising-in-renewable-energy\">renewable energy<\/a> sector, offering young African entrepreneurs a platform to scale up their businesses and bring forward groundbreaking solutions for the continent&#8217;s energy transition.<\/p>\n<p>With the support of renowned partners such as\u00a0<strong>Enel Green Power, European Investment Bank, EDP, EY Foundation, CSIR, and SAICA ED, RAISEAfrica<\/strong>\u00a0is set to continue its mission to drive <a title=\"Climate Change Impact on Beaches: Need for Green Thinking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/climate-change-impact-on-beaches-need-for-green-thinking\">impactful change by providing entrepreneurs with the resources they need<\/a> to succeed. The program offers both pre-acceleration and acceleration tracks designed to cater to entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features of RAISEAfrica 2025 Edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong>: Entrepreneurs aged 18-35 from across Africa with <a title=\"United Nations Industrial Development Organisation \u2014 Innovative Solutions towards Net-Zero\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/united-nations-industrial-development-organisation-innovative-solutions-towards-net-zero\">innovative solutions<\/a> addressing the renewable energy sector are invited to apply. <a title=\"PETRONAS partners with Malaysia Forest Fund for nature-based solutions projects\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/petronas-partners-with-malaysia-forest-fund-for-nature-based-solutions-projects\">Solutions can range from early-stage concepts to established projects<\/a> looking to scale.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thematic Focus<\/strong>: Applications are encouraged from young entrepreneurs working on solutions that focus on technology, manufacturing, digitalization, the water-energy-food nexus, circular economy, and new business models within the <a title=\"Call for Project Proposal: Access to Renewable Energy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-project-proposal-access-to-renewable-energy\">renewable energy<\/a> space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monetary Prizes<\/strong>: Participants will receive an entry token of \u20ac3,000, with the chance to compete for the <a title=\"Call for application- L\u2019Or\u00e9al UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents \u2013 Sub-Saharan Africa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-application-loreal-unesco-for-women-in-science-young-talents-sub-saharan-africa\">&#8220;Young Talent<\/a> of the Year&#8221; award, offering a cash prize between \u20ac5,000 and \u20ac10,000. This is designed to support the most promising and high-potential startups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-Accelerator and Accelerator Tracks<\/strong>: The pre-accelerator supports early-stage entrepreneurs in developing their business ideas, while the accelerator focuses on scaling established ventures, refining business models, and expanding market reach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support Services<\/strong>: Participants will gain access to mentoring, coaching, networking, visibility, and fundraising opportunities. They will also be able to showcase their ideas at key events, engage with investors, and connect with other industry leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a title=\"Applications Open for African Youth Summit on Biodiversity 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/applications-open-for-african-youth-summit-on-biodiversity-2023\">application process is now open<\/a>, and interested entrepreneurs can apply directly through the link in the application form below. For more information, please refer to the full\u00a0<strong><a title=\"Call for applications\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-applications\">Call for Application<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>All applications must be submitted by\u00a0<strong>March 14th, 2025 \u2013 11.59 PM Central European Time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/250141927885059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/res4africa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RAISEAfrica-2025_Concept-Note_Open-Call-1.pdf\">Call For Application<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information and application inquiries, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:giovanni.formicola@res4africa.org\">giovanni.formicola@res4africa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAISEAfrica invites African entrepreneurs aged 18-35 to apply for its 2025 edition, focusing on innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector. 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