Call for applications: IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator
28.04.2025
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), supported by the United Arab Emirates, has established the NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) programme to empower youth to be active participants in the energy transition. NewGen supports the development and implementation of youth-led solutions in the climate and sustainable energy sectors by acting as a global showcase for youth-led innovation. The goal of the programme is to provide youth-led start-ups and businesses with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to develop and implement their ideas, as well as foster their growth and business acceleration.
The programme--developed in collaboration with Enel Foundation and Social Alpha as knowledge partners--comprises of a series of training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities, along with market/investor linkages designed to scale business impact, boost youth climate/sustainable energy impact, and help them secure investments to implement their business plans and solutions. The third edition of the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator programme is now inviting applications to select a maximum of 20 youth innovators/entrepreneurs who are committed in the cause of renewable energy and climate actions.
- Call for application is open for people between 18 and 35 years old from all over the world.
- At least one founder of the start-up must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- 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)
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