NEF 10th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge 2025

The NEF 10th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge (AEIC) is organized by the Nigeria Energy Forum to mobilize early-stage young energy entrepreneurs across Africa to develop a prototype or upscale a device or system in areas such as social enterprise, agribusiness, fintech, or energy management. Finalists can win cash prize grants and gain opportunities to pitch at the Nigeria Energy Forum, with access to networking and development support including workshops and a dedicated startup incubator.

Cash prize grants up to $10,000; opportunity to pitch at the Nigeria Energy Forum; networking with senior decision-makers; participation in business development workshops; access to a startup incubator.

Young professionals from Africa aged 18-35, teams of at least three with gender balance (at least one woman and one man) may participate; individuals or teams may submit multiple applications.

Submit a project proposal following the AEIC guidelines; use the apply link to access the application portal.