Renewable energy

Qualifying criteria

• Project needs to be within the Energy sector.
• Project must be founded, based and operated in Africa. 
• Project must be ready for market (with prototype already demonstrated).
• Project must ideally contribute to the goals of a cleaner and decarbonised energy landscape.

The following terms and conditions apply

Eligibility

All projects must:

• start on or after 1 April 2024
• end by 31 March 2027
• help deliver clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, or the Indo-Pacific
• include a UK registered administrative lead
• if you are an international organisation, partner with a UK administrative lead
• involve at least one micro, small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), from anywhere in the world

Early-stage projects can have costs of £50k-£300k and last 3-12 months.