Africa Energy Generation Prize 2024 for Young Innovators: Applications are invited from young African talents with innovative project idea for the Africa Energy Generation Prize 2024. The deadline for the submission of applications is 15th August, 2024.
The Africa Energy Generation Prize aims to reward young African talents who have an innovative project idea in the energy, health or agribusiness sectors.
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Africa Energy Generation Prize 2024 for Young Innovators.
The proposed projects must promote, in these sectors, access to essential services for as many people as possible with the potential of having a concrete impact on the socio-economic development of the continent. Energy Generation supports young Africans determined to meet the greatest challenges of their generation through technical and entrepreneurial innovations, particularly in the energy, health and agribusiness sector.
Eligibility.
- Open to anyone living in Africa;
- Applications must be submitted individually;
- Excluded from participating are Energy Generation staff, Energy Generation ambassadors, previous AEGP’s winners and current students of the Business & Energy School.
By participating, each participant accepts and agrees to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Participating in the contest implies the acceptance of all and each one of these rules, the existing rules of conduct on the Internet. Any non-compliance with any of these Terms and Conditions may disqualify a participant at any stage of the competition, and any prizes won may be forfeited, withheld, withdrawn or reclaimed.
Benefits of this program.
10 winners will have the chance to enroll in a free 2-year diploma training in the Business Schools. This entrepreneurship training will allow them to transform their innovative idea into a viable startup.
Selection Criteria.
Selection will be based on the following criteria:
- The motivation and involvement of the applicant for the project
- The innovative character (technical and/or entrepreneurial)
- The original character (technical and/or entrepreneurial)
- The technical and economic feasibility of the proposed project (For e.g: the materials used are affordable and found locally.)
- Clarity and coherence in the presentation of the project
How to Apply Africa Energy Generation Prize 2024.
In order to complete the AEGP 2024 application form, prepare the following documents:
- Your personal presentation video
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- A copy of the last diploma obtained
- A video presentation of your project