Innovation Challenge Thank you for taking the bold step to apply for the FEC 2025 Innovation Challenge. We appreciate your dedication to shaping Africa’s energy future through innovation. This form is intended for young innovators and early-stage startups developing ideas that tackle the continent’s pressing energy challenges. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submission. Please ensure your responses are clear and complete. We’re excited to explore your ideas and the potential they hold for Africa’s energy transformation!Applicant InformationFull NameFirstLastAge*Nationality *Please selectAlgeriaAngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCameroonCentral African RepublicChadComorosCongo (Republic of the)Democratic Republic of the CongoCôte d'IvoireDjiboutiEgyptEquatorial GuineaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaGabonGambiaGhanaGuineaGuinea-BissauKenyaLesothoLiberiaLibyaMadagascarMalawiMaliMauritaniaMauritiusMoroccoMozambiqueNamibiaNigerNigeriaRwandaSão Tomé and PríncipeSenegalSeychellesSierra LeoneSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth SudanSudanTanzaniaTogoTunisiaUgandaZambiaZimbabweEmail Address*Phone Number (incl. country code)Eg.: +233 123 456 789Are you applying as part of a team?*YesNoIf yes, please provide names of the team members. Maximum of 5 members. Only the primary applicant will be sponsored to pitch at FEC 2025 if selected.Institution/Organization Affiliation (if any)Innovation Project OverviewTitle of Your Innovation*Stage of Innovation*Please selectIdeation with prototypeEarly prototypePilot-tested conceptProject Summary*A clear overview (max 500 words) of the energy problem, proposed innovation, technical feasibility, implementation context, sustainability and potential impact.Supporting MaterialsUpload a Visual Representation*Prototype photo, mock-up, diagram, mind map, or concept model. (max size 20MB | Accepted formats: PDF, PNG, JPEG, JPG)Paste link to pitch video (optional)Provide a link to your pitch video (Max 2 minutes). This can be a shared link from Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, YouTube, or Vimeo.Declaration and ConsentI confirm that the idea submitted is original and does not infringe upon any intellectual property, and that ACEP and its partners may use my submission for evaluation, reporting, and potential publicity with due credit. I also certify that all information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.SendThis field should be left blank
