Funding Window 1 (Off-grid) Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises, at prototype and pilot stage, pre-seed and seed stage. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Subsaharan-Africa.
CEI Africa provides financing to off-grid energy companies in Sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate energy access, paired with technical assistance. This is a callable funding window for companies deploying off-grid solar and renewable energy solutions.
About this grant
This callable funding window supports off-grid energy companies across Sub-Saharan Africa working to expand access to electricity through solar and renewable solutions. Startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and social enterprises at any stage from prototype through to mature operations may apply. Funding takes the form of concessional and blended finance, combining capital with technical assistance to help companies develop and scale their operations. Applicants must be actively deploying off-grid renewable energy solutions in the region and commit to participating in the technical assistance component alongside the financing.
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Key requirements
- ✓Off-grid energy company operating in Sub-Saharan Africa
- ✓Focus on accelerating energy access through off-grid solar or renewable solutions
- ✓Participation in technical assistance component alongside financing
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Funding Window 1 (Off-grid)?
- Eligibility covers organisations in SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA; startup, sme, social-enterprise.
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Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.
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