Call for Applications – EAC Cleantech Hub Training and Capacity Building Program

Are you a Startup developing or deploying renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions? Submit your application for the EAC Cleantech Hub Training and Capacity Building Program. This program will provide training, mentorship, and practical tools to accelerate your growth and contribution to the region’s clean energy transition.

Who Can Apply:

• Startups and SMEs working in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
• Based in or operating across one or more EAC Partner States (Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda).
• Focus areas may include renewable energy and energy efficiency technology deployment, clean cooking, productive use of energy, sustainable mobility, energy storage, green hydrogen, and sustainable use of critical minerals.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Early-stage to scaling-stage startups.
• Proof of concept or prototype is preferred for early-stage applicants.
• Teams with strong representation from youth and women.
• Demonstrated commitment to contributing towards sustainable energy access and efficiency.

Benefits of Applying:

• Tailored Training Programs: Workshops and courses on business development, financing, technology deployment, and policy/regulatory landscapes.
• Capacity Building Resources: Access to technical toolkits, case studies, and regional best practices.
• Mentorship: Structured mentorship with industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs.
• Networking: Opportunities to connect with policymakers, investors, and regional innovators.
• Visibility: Participation in regional events, training showcases, and conferences

Selection Criteria:

• Relevance to RE/EE sector.
• Demonstrated need for capacity building.
• Scalability and sustainability of the business model.
• Potential for social and environmental impact.

About EAC Cleatech Hub

The EAC Cleantech Hub (EAC-CTH) is an initiative of the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency designed to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship and capacity building across the region’s clean energy ecosystem. The Hub aims to serve as a regional platform to nurture and accelerate Startups and SMEs developing solutions in renewable energy and energy efficiency through tailored training and access to technical and business development resources. The EAC Clean Tech Hub also aims to empower emerging enterprises to scale impactful technologies in areas such as clean cooking, productive use of renewable energy, sustainable mobility, green hydrogen, energy storage and critical minerals.

Application Process:

• Submit an Online Application (HERE).
• Attach supporting registration documents (certificate of incorporation)

Timeline:

• Submission Deadline:  16 November 2025