The Enel Foundation has launched the second edition of the wAtt-boost – Youth Power Start-Up in Africa Program. This entrepreneurship and innovation initiative supports young African entrepreneurs developing solutions to accelerate Africa’s energy transition and boost sustainable electrification.
Key Information
- Target Audience: Young African entrepreneurs, early-stage startup founders, and innovators in the energy sector.
- Core Objective: Empowering youth-led startups to tackle the reality that over 600 million people in Africa lack reliable electricity.
- Application Deadline: June 21, 2026
Focus Areas
The program targets scalable innovations in:
- Renewable and clean energy technologies
- Energy access and efficiency
- Sustainable electrification and climate-smart solutions
- Digital innovations for the green energy sector
Program Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- Entrepreneurship, business development, and capacity-building training
- Mentorship from industry experts and energy professionals
- Exposure to investors and ecosystem stakeholders
- Access to a vibrant pan-African network of green entrepreneurs
Eligibility Requirements
- Age: Entrepreneurs must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Market Focus: The solution must address the African market.
- Ownership/Registration: The entrepreneur must hold African citizenship OR the startup must be registered in Africa.
- Operation History: The startup must be registered for at least 1 year.
- Sector: Renewable energy and electrification (e.g., AI, grids, climate adaptation, clean cooking, e-mobility, agrivoltaics).
- Language: Proficiency in English (native speaker, CAE certificate, or a degree taught in English).
How to apply
For more details or to apply, you can check out the official page below
Official website:
https://www.enelfoundation.org/all-news/news/2026/06/watt-boost-call-for-application-2nd-edition
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