Digital Energy Challenge 2025: Powering Africa’s Future

• The Digital Energy Challenge 2025 focuses on leveraging digital technology to address energy challenges in Africa.

Key Dates:

• Call for Projects opens: March 10, 2025

• Information webinar: April 1, 2025

• Application deadline: May 16, 2025, 23:59 CET

• Winners announced: Autumn 2025

Who Can Apply?

• Start-ups with digital energy solutions

• Technology Providers with ready-to-test digital solutions

• NGOs applying under the Start-up category

Key Focus Areas:

• Start-ups tackling energy access challenges with digital tech

• Partnership Challenge supporting Senegal’s rural electrification program

Benefits for Winners:

• €1M funding for start-up projects and technology providers

• Technical assistance and strategic guidance

• Expert-led bootcamp for project enhancement

• Increased visibility

How to Apply:

• Submit your project by May 16, 2025