- Timbuktoo GreenTech Hub opens applications for African startups, offering mentorship, funding, and global investor access.
- To address Africa’s energy challenges, focus areas include renewable energy, smart grids, energy storage, and sustainable mobility.
- The UNDP-backed initiative aims to mobilize $1 billion, support 10,000 startups, and impact 100 million lives across Africa over the next decade.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and Digital Economy (MICDE) opened applications for the Timbuktoo GreenTech Hub Accelerator Programme. Startups from all 54 African countries can now apply.
The accelerator focuses on scaling innovative startups that address Africa’s energy challenges. Millions across the continent still lack reliable electricity, and the programme will support businesses developing technologies that promote sustainability and cut carbon emissions.
The programme targets startups working on Energy Access, Digital Energy Solutions, Energy Efficiency, Low Carbon Technologies, Smart Grids, Energy Storage, Sustainable Mobility, and new Business Models. Startups will gain mentorship, technical support, funding, and access to a global network of investors.
This initiative forms part of UNDP’s broader effort to advance the continent’s green energy agenda. The Timbuktoo GreenTech Hub aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and plans to mobilise $1 billion over the next decade. The programme aims to support 10,000 startups, scale over 1,000, and positively impact 100 million lives across Africa.
The accelerator connects participants to pan-African climate financing and expert mentorship. Startups will also receive advocacy support and valuable links to international investors, empowering them to scale their businesses.
The Hub emphasises empowering African youth through innovation. The hub will drive green industrialisation and sustainable development by promoting renewable energy and climate-focused technologies. The initiative also supports technologies that focus on climate change adaptation and waste management.
Scheduled to launch later this year, the Timbuktoo GreenTech Hub Accelerator will serve as a key driver of Africa’s renewable energy transition. The programme’s focus on scalable, high-impact solutions positions it to play a significant role in unlocking Africa’s green energy potential.