IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort 2025

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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Worldwide 2025

Information

The IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort 2025 is a four-month hybrid accelerator programme designed to support youth-led start-ups, scale-ups, and growth-stage businesses in the renewable energy sector. It offers tailored support including mentorship, technical guidance, capacity building, and global networking to help participants refine business models, increase market readiness, and scale innovations. The programme includes webinars, workshops, mentorship by IRENA, and opportunities for investment matchmaking.

Benefits

Tailored acceleration in renewable energy and climate technology; webinars, workshops, and mentorship; access to pitching events and investment matchmaking.

Eligibility

Open to young entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 years old from all over the world, with at least two founders committing to participate in sessions.

Application

Download the Application Form Template and Startup Profile PowerPoint; submit applications via the provided link before 10 May 2025.

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Opportunity Details

TypeAccelerator

OrganiserInternational Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

LocationWorldwide

Open toOpen to applicants from anywhere in the world.

Age18–35 years

Environment / Climate Business / Entrepreneurship Open to all subjects

Other editions of this programme

2026 IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort 2026
Deadline May 3, 2026

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