Energy Catalyst Round 9 is open for applications! Organisations can apply for a share of £20 million to create new or improved clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia or the Indo-Pacific regions.
Scope
To be in scope for Energy Catalyst Round 9, your project must:
- Focus on improving energy access in official development assistance (ODA) eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Indo-Pacific regions.
- Have a technology or business model which is affordable, reliable and low carbon.
- Consider the role of gender equality and social inclusion.
Eligibility
This competition is split into three strands:
- Early-stage – Projects must last between 3 and 12 months and have total costs between £50k and £300k.
- Mid-stage – Projects must last between 6 and 24 months and have total costs between £50k and £1.5m.
- Late-stage – Projects must last between 6 and 36 months and have total costs between £50k and £5m.
To be eligible for funding for mid and late stage projects, at least some of the research and development, testing or demonstration activities must be conducted in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Indo-Pacific regions. In addition, all projects must:
- Start by 1st April 2023 and end by 31st March 2026.
- Intend to use the results to help deliver clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, or the Indo-Pacific.
- Include a UK-registered administrative lead. If you are an international organisation, you must partner with a UK administrative lead.
- Involve at least one SME from anywhere in the world.
More information
This competition is open from 18th May until 10th August. For more information, visit the competition page or register to attend the online briefing event on 25th May.
RedKnight has a strong track record of securing innovation funding and can help you develop a competitive application! If you would like to explore an application, please contact us in order to arrange a free consultation.
