EEP Africa Open Call For Proposal: Exciting Opportunity For Clean Energy Innovators

Are you a clean energy innovator looking for funding to scale your project?

The 2025 EEP Africa Call for Proposals opens on 17 February 2025, offering early-stage grant financing to companies driving renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions in Southern and Eastern Africa.

Background

EEP Africa is a trusted partner in advancing clean energy innovation. By providing risk-tolerant grants, technical support, investment facilitation, and knowledge sharing, EEP Africa has helped numerous companies scale their solutions and increase energy access in Africa. EEP Africa welcomes applications from private companies, startups, and social enterprises from any country, provided they have early-stage projects in EEP Africa target countries and maintain a strong local presence. Applicants must be legally registered for at least six months before applying. While NGOs, charities, and research institutions are not eligible for direct funding, they are encouraged to participate as project partners to support implementation and knowledge sharing.

How the Incentive Works

EEP Africa provides funding between € 200,000- € 1,000,000 for feasibility studies, pilot projects, replication, and scale-up initiatives that show a clear path to profitability and investment readiness. This is a unique opportunity to secure grant financing for innovative clean energy solutions that address pressing energy challenges.

Types of Projects That Qualify

Projects must be focused on renewable energy or energy efficiency and fall under one of the following categories:

• Residential Electricity Access – Expanding off-grid and mini-grid solutions.
• Productive Use of Energy – Enabling businesses to thrive with clean power.
• Mini-Grids & Power Generation – Strengthening decentralized energy systems.
• Clean Cooking Solutions – Advancing cleaner and more efficient cooking technologies.
• Mobility & Energy Efficiency – Supporting electric transport and smart energy use.

By participating in this funding round, businesses can scale their impact, reduce carbon emissions, create sustainable jobs, and drive economic growth in Africa. With the growing demand for affordable and sustainable energy, this is an opportunity to be at the forefront of change.

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For further information or to discuss how this funding aligns with your project(s), feel free to reach out.