Skip to content
Raise Lens
✓ Early-stage friendly

Digital Energy Challenge 2026 Grant

••••• organisation

An organisation based in France

Summary

This grant funds innovative digital solutions that expand energy access, integrate renewable energy, and improve operator performance across Africa, with 2026 priorities in planning optimization, mini-grid data integration, and network management. It targets startups, SMEs, nonprofits, and research institutions developing software, data platforms, and digital tools for the energy sector.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 12 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The Digital Energy Challenge 2026 is an annual call for projects that supports the development of innovative solutions addressing energy access, renewable energy integration, and energy operator performance. The challenge aims to facilitate universal access to energy and promote decarbonization and resilient grid solutions. The program includes a bootcamp component in 2025 and engages a community of energy players including startups, AI experts, and energy sector stakeholders to turn real-world challenges into innovative solutions.

Unlock the funder, link and full detail

Create a free account to unlock 3 full listings a month, including the funder name, the application link and the complete programme detail.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Digital Energy Challenge 2026?
Eligibility covers organisations in AFRICA; startup, sme, nonprofit, university, research-institution, social-enterprise. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.