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Renewable Energy and Climate Adaptation Technologies (REACT) Grant

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This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies and 1 other, at prototype and pilot stage, seed stage and Series A. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Malawi, Sierra Leone and Zambia and 2 others.

Summary

REACT funds private sector companies to deploy solar home systems and climate adaptation technologies in rural communities across sub-Saharan Africa. The programme selects 10-12 companies to accelerate access to renewable energy in Malawi, Sierra Leone, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 8 Jul 2026Accurate?

About this grant

A programme that funds private sector companies to accelerate access to renewable energy and climate adaptation technologies in sub-Saharan Africa. The REACT Household Solar (REACT HS) sub-programme selects 10-12 companies to deliver solar home systems targeting rural communities in Malawi, Sierra Leone, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Private sector company with business model for renewable energy or climate adaptation technology deployment
  • ✓Operations or target market in Malawi, Sierra Leone, Zambia, or Zimbabwe
  • ✓Focus on rural communities and last-mile access to solar home systems or climate technologies

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Renewable Energy and Climate Adaptation Technologies (REACT)?
Eligibility covers organisations in MW, SL, ZM, ZW, SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA; startup, sme, large-company, social-enterprise.

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.

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Sourcefunder-discovery
EligibilityMW, SL, ZM, ZW, SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA
Org typesstartup, sme, large-company, social-enterprise
Last verified8 Jul 2026

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