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EEP Africa Rising Energy Leader award moment
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EEP Africa (hosted by the Nordic Development Fund)

EEP Africa Rising Energy Leader 2026

A continental award spotlighting up to five young professionals, no older than 35 in 2026, who are driving Africa’s clean energy transition through projects funded by EEP Africa.

Eligibility: Any young person no older than 35 years in 2026

Deadline
November 20, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Recognition award. Winners receive a developed profile shared across EEP Africa channels and announcement at the Knowledge Week.
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SET Award 2027, Start Up Energy Transition opportunity
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Start Up Energy Transition

SET Award 2027, Start Up Energy Transition

A global competition for energy and climate tech startups with €10,000 in equity-free prize money, a place on the SET List 2027 and a funded finalist trip to Berlin for the jury meeting.

Eligibility: Energy and climate tech startups driving the global energy transition, open worldwide

Deadline
November 30, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
The award page invites startups to compete for €10,000 in equity-free prize money, and the circulating card records a €10K equity-free prize for each category winner.
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Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship
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Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre, Queen's University

Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027

The Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre is opening applications for the 2027 Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship, a free, fully virtual, 8-month programme for African students and recent graduates building ventures. Up to 60 fellows in the final phase receive a stipend of $500 CAD, and fellows pitch for prizes of up to $15,000 CAD. Apply by 1 December 2026.

Eligibility: Open to students and recent graduates from any academic discipline and any post-secondary institution in Africa

Deadline
December 2, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Free to apply. Up to 60 fellows selected in the final phase receive a stipend of $500 CAD, and fellows can pitch for prizes of up to $15,000 CAD in the closing pitch competition. All Queen's digital badges and certificates are provided free of charge
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The 2025 winner NIMSY Agro Solar Concept receiving the African Energy Entrepreneurship Award certificate and trophy.
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Octopus Energy Generation

African Energy Entrepreneurship Awards 2026

Octopus Energy Generation is looking for early stage clean energy start-ups across Sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria included, and three winning businesses share a total cash pot described on the awards page as USD 100,000 in non dilutive capital and in the Terms and Conditions as £75,000. Winners also get structured mentorship from energy industry professionals and introductions for follow on funding across Octopus Energy’s global network. Submissions close Friday 11 December 2026, and the judges decide on or before 15 January 2027 with winners announced on 1 February 2027.

Eligibility: Your start-up is based in one of the 49 African countries named in the Terms and Conditions, and Nigeria is on that list

Deadline
December 11, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Three winning businesses share a total cash pot that the awards page describes as a share of USD 100,000 in non dilutive capital and the Terms and Conditions state as £75,000. The panel sets each individual amount based on what that business needs to scale. Winners also receive mentorship from industry professionals and sector insight, and cash prizes must be used to scale the winning business concept.
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