AICCEES 2026 CLEAN ENERGY INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Accelerating climate and clean energy innovators across Africa
Showcase your innovation, receive mentorship, and pitch to technical reviewers, investors, and ecosystem leaders at AICCEES 2026.
10-15
Finalists shortlisted
4 Stages
From call to live pitch
Africa-wide
Open applications
Build
Pitch
Scale
Innovation journey designed for startups, SMEs, researchers, and university spin-offs.
Focus Areas
Innovations align with AICCEES 2026 thematic areas.
Energy access and off-grid solutions
Renewable energy systems and productive use
Clean cooking technologies and fuels
Energy storage, smart grids, and digital energy solutions
Sustainable mobility and clean transport
Waste-to-energy and circular economy solutions
Climate adaptation and resilience technologies
Hydrogen, biofuels, and clean transition fuels
Programme Structure
Stage 1
Call for Innovators
Open call for applications across Africa via the AICCEES website.
- www.aiccees.com
Stage 2
Screening and Shortlisting
Independent technical review to select 10-15 high-potential finalists.
Stage 3
Mentorship Bootcamp (Pre-Conference)
Shortlisted innovators receive targeted mentorship on:
- Pitch development
- Market readiness
- Business and impact models
Stage 4
Live Pitch Session
Finalists deliver 5-minute pitches and Q&A during the Clean Energy Business Innovation and Mentorship Session at AICCEES 2026.
Eligibility
- African-led startups, SMEs, and scale-ups
- Research institutions and university spin-offs
- Innovators at prototype, pilot, or early commercial stage
- Women-led and youth-led clean energy enterprises
Awards and Benefits
- Proof-of-concept or seed funding support
- Sponsored incubation or accelerator placements
- Business mentorship and advisory support
- Investor introductions and partnership opportunities
- Media exposure and conference recognition
- All finalists will be featured in the AICCEES Innovation Showcase Publication
How to Submit
Use the registration link below to submit your innovation application.
Open application formTimeline
- Call for Innovators: 1st April 2026
- Shortlisting: 31st August 2026
- Mentorship Bootcamp: 1st-20th September 2026
- Live Pitch Session: 24th-25th September 2026
Intellectual Property
- - Innovators retain full ownership of their intellectual property
- - No equity is required for participation
- - Confidential information is protected throughout the process
Finalist Visibility
All finalists will be featured in the AICCEES Innovation Showcase Publication and conference ecosystem engagements.
Need Support?
For enquiries on participation and sponsorship, contact us at info@toveroenergy.com.