Applications are now open for the 2026 wAtt-boost – Youth Power Start Up in Africa Program. With the in-kind contribution of RES4Africa Foundation (R4A), and Strathmore University, Enel Foundation is launching the Open Call for the second edition of wAtt-boost: Youth Powered Start Up in Africa. This initiative offers a tailored training program for startups and entrepreneurs in the renewable energy sector in Africa.
WORTH
- As a key component of the wAtt-boost program, participants will have the possibility to compete for two awards of 10.000,00 euros each.
- This dedicated fund is designed to provide crucial financial support to the most promising entrepreneurs and startups that demonstrate significant potential and growth prospects by the conclusion of the program.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Entrepreneurs must be between 18 and 35 years old
- The solution should address the African market
- Ownership: either the entrepreneur must possess African citizenship or the startup must be registered in Africa
- The startup must be registered for at least 1 year and operate in the renewable energy and electrification realm (among the others, potential domains may include, but are not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI), grids and infrastructure, climate adaptation and mitigation, clean cooking, electric mobility, agrivoltaics, …)
- The entrepreneur must have proficiency in English, demonstrated by either being a native speaker, holding a CAE (Certificate in Advanced English), or having a degree completely taught in English
DEADLINE: June 21, 2026
To apply and for more information, visit here.