2025 IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) Programme
The International Renewable Energy Agency is launching the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) for the third year in a row in partnership with Enel Foundation and Social Alpha. Youth-led start-ups, scale-ups, and growth businesses now can be supported by IRENA to foster their growth and business acceleration. Join this four-month hybrid acceleration programme to work closely with renewable energy and business experts to consolidate your business model, widen your customer base and enhance your investment readiness.
Requirements:
- Call for applications is open to young entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 years old from all over the world.
- At least one founder of the start-up to be below the age of 35.
- At least two of the start-up founders are committed by 16 hrs each month for attending the accelerator sessions.
- Start-up main business line should be in the following categories:
- Renewable Energy technologies (solar, wind, hydropower, green hydrogen, geothermal and bio energy)
- Climate adaption technologies (water, agriculture, livestock, extreme weather events, early warning system)
- Climate Mitigation technologies (transportation, decarbonization, circular economy, energy efficiency, energy transformation and smart grids)
- At least two of the start-up founders are committed by 16 hrs each month for attending the accelerator sessions.
Application Process:
- Download the Application Form Template and Startup Profile PowerPoint to be used only in drafting your answers.
- Only applications received via the below link until 10 May 2025 will be considered.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) Programme
