Move your energy solution from pilot to scale.
AEYF is built for youth-led ventures with a real problem, a credible solution and the ambition to build an enterprise capable of delivering across African markets.
2027 · Dates to be announced
Accra, Ghana
A focused entry point for youth-led energy enterprises.
At least 50% of the venture’s leadership or ownership is held by people aged 18–35.
The solution addresses an energy, climate-resilience or enabling-infrastructure challenge relevant to African markets.
The team can explain the problem, delivery model, evidence to date and the specific help required to advance.
Applicants are willing to participate in readiness sessions, investor conversations and the Innovation Pavilion if selected.
The systems, tools and services shaping modern energy access.
Solar and distributed renewables
Hydro, wind and bioenergy
Clean cooking
E-mobility
Smart grids and metering
Energy efficiency
Digital energy and AI
Local manufacturing and maintenance
Access designed around the next decision.
Investment readiness
Hands-on preparation covering financial modelling, ESG evidence, IP, governance and capital strategy.
Pitch opportunity
A target platform for more than $100K in pitch opportunities across the forum ecosystem. The final amount and terms will be labelled confirmed when approved.
Procurement conversations
Curated introductions to corporate teams exploring supply, technology, distribution and implementation partners.
Exhibition visibility
A dedicated environment to demonstrate a solution to media, investors, operators and policymakers.
The same questions for every eligible venture.
Eligibility opens the review. Selection depends on the quality, relevance and inspectability of the work presented.
African market need
A specific, material energy constraint with evidence from the intended market.
Technical credibility
A defensible solution, testing history and honest account of current limitations.
Commercial logic
A clear customer, route to revenue, delivery model and use for the support requested.
Evidence and traction
Pilots, users, revenue, partnerships or technical milestones with dates and context.
Team capability
Relevant execution capacity, defined responsibilities and willingness to complete readiness work.
Responsible impact
Measurable benefits without unsupported claims, with attention to safety and affected communities.
Know what support is confirmed before accepting a place.
Final participant terms will be issued with each offer. Until then, every cost category remains clearly marked rather than implied.
Application fee
No fee currently stated
AEYF will publish any change before applications are submitted.
Forum registration
Provisional
The selected-venture offer will state whether registration is included.
Exhibition space
Route dependent
Supported booths depend on confirmed sponsorship and cohort allocation.
Flights and visa costs
Not generally confirmed
Do not book travel until written support and event dates are issued.
Accommodation and meals
Route dependent
Coverage, duration and exclusions will appear in the individual offer.
Local transport
To be confirmed
Official logistics guidance will distinguish transfers from personal travel.
Protect yourself from false offers.
AEYF does not guarantee selection through agents, private messages or payment. Verify every request through an address published on this website. Never send application fees, travel payments or identity documents to an unverified contact.
Show the work, not just the ambition.
A strong application is specific about the customer problem, evidence gathered, business model, team capability, capital requirement and what participation at AEYF would unlock.
Put your venture in the right room.
The application is detailed, but it is designed to help reviewers understand the substance of your solution and the support most useful to you.