Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) 9th Africa Energy Innovation Competition ($10,000 Prize)

The 9th Nigeria Energy Innovation Competition invites young entrepreneurs to develop prototypes for key sectors like agribusiness, healthcare, and clean energy. Apply Below:

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) 9th Africa Energy Innovation Competition is 30 September 2024.

Tell Me About The Nigeria Energy Forum Africa Energy Innovation Competition:

The 9th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge organized by NEF challenges youth-led early-stage energy entrepreneurs across Africa to collaborate with local research institutions or industries to develop a prototype model of a key device/equipment for a social energy enterprise, agri-business, fintech solutions or energy management system using local resources. Additionally, proposals are open across four innovation tracks for early-stage energy entrepreneurs from Africa, including.

• Track 1: Powering Agribusiness/Agro-industry;
• Track 2: Energizing Healthcare & Social Development  
• Track 3: Clean Energy for Local Manufacturing
• Track 4: Sustainable Energy for Solid Minerals Processing

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Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Contest 

Who can Apply For The Nigeria Energy Forum Africa Energy Innovation Competition?

Also, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Young professionals aged 18 to 35 from Africa are invited to participate in the competition across any of the four innovation tracks.
• Applications can be submitted by a team of at least three people.
• At least one team member must be from a local research institution or industry.
• Teams may include members from different schools, institutions, companies, or countries.
• Individuals or teams may submit multiple applications.

How are Applicants Selected?

The first round of submissions will be evaluated using the following attributes:

• Local Content: utilize local resources, demonstrate the use of local expertise, alternative energy services or efficient solutions for powering agriculture, education, healthcare, industries etc.; and be significant enough to impact large numbers of people, households and/or businesses.
• Originality and creativity: present solutions that are original, and creative in areas that are either underdeveloped or severely underdeveloped in research and literature.
• Commercial Viability: The proposed prototype model should be realistic, and practical rather than just theory, cost-efficient and outline commercial arrangements that address obvious roadblocks, using a specific prototype model.
• Clarity: ideas should be presented clearly and concisely with a realistic completion timeline.

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Which Countries Are Eligible?

African countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

Nigeria 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, applicants will also benefit the following:

• An independent panel of industry experts and development professionals from public and private sector institutions will select the finalists and winners.
• At least one winner per track will receive a grant prize, and up to 20 shortlisted entries will get complimentary passes to fully participate in 2024.
• Winners will receive cash prize grants of up to USD 10,000 to demonstrate or scale their proposed solution.
• Winners will pitch their prototype model at the 2024 Nigeria Energy Forum using a poster and short video.
• Winners will benefit from unique networking opportunities with young professionals and senior decision-makers in government, international development, academia, and the private sector.
• Winners will attend business development workshops and receive support from a dedicated start-up incubator.

How Long Will the Award Last?

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How to Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, fill out the application form here.

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