Competition

EDF Green Transition Challenge

Deadline: 7th of May, 2023

Be a part of the solution and join us in the battle against carbon emissions; your innovative ideas may help build a more sustainable future for both Africa and Europe. EDF is encouraging creative businesses and businesspeople to create ground-breaking electric energy ideas. Your company has the potential to change how CO2 is used in the future.

Get involved right away to be eligible to join the EDF Pulse Africa initiative! Additionally, you will get the chance to present your idea at the AU EU Innovation Festival in Cape Town and compete for a license to the Accelerator squared software!

Categories:

  • Low-carbon consumption:
Are you designing new models to reconcile the preservation of the planet with economic development? This category is meant for you.
  • Low-carbon production:
Are you one of those companies that hybridize technologies or invent new ways of producing or storing electricity? Give your project the power to transform the future and apply.
  • Decarbonising through digital technology: 
For you, climate equals data? If you are one of those who see digital as a solution and not just a problem, you are in the right place.

Timeline:

  • Application

    March 27, 2023 – May 7, 2023

    Answer a few questions & submit your 5–10 slides ppt deck to present your solution.

  • Shortlisting

    May 8, 2023 – May 14 2023

    Projects will be reviewed and selected by EDF and ENRICH in Africa partners.

  • Final Event

    June, 15 2023

    The 3 finalists will be invited to pitch at the AU-EU innovation festival in Cape Town.

Benefits:

Finalist prizes include:

  • The Grand Winner will earn a spot in the EDF Pulse Africa program.
As well as:
  • Invitation to the final event in Cape Town
  • Visibility through EIA main communication channels
  • A License for the Accelerator Squared online platform

During the Final Event Ceremony, you will have the opportunity to pitch at a major AU-EU Innovation event in front of EDF top executives and network with key players from the European and African innovation ecosystem.

Click here to apply 

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