Open Innovation Co-Creation Support Grant

About this grant

This grant supports the co-creation of open-source hardware, software and research solutions designed to expand modern energy access to underserved and off-grid communities. Applicants should have ideas for transformative energy access tools and be willing to work collaboratively with the funder to develop and deploy them. Startups, nonprofits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions and consortia may apply. The call welcomes ideas at any stage, from early-stage research and development through to prototype and pilot phases. Applicants must commit to an open-source approach and focus their work on serving underserved communities. Both grants and in-kind support are available through the call.

Key requirements

• ✓Idea must address energy access for low-income populations
• ✓Solution should be open source (hardware, software, or research)
• ✓Applicant must be willing to co-create with EnAccess
• ✓Focus on transformative, scalable energy access tools

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Open Innovation Co-Creation Support?

Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL, GLOBAL-SOUTH; startup, sme, nonprofit, social-enterprise, university, research-institution, consortium.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

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.