Apply to participate in the Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge
The University of Nairobi Nairobi Innovation Week 2024 has partnered with Jacob's Ladder Africa on Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge . The Innovation challenge is a dynamic hackathon-style competition designed to engage and inspire young aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs, in addressing the confluence of two of the most pressing global issues of our time: climate change, and energy access in Kenya. As we stand on the precipice of a sustainable energy revolution, this competition seeks to harness the creativity, ingenuity, and passion of the next generation of leaders to drive meaningful change in the energy sector. The young people will be challenged to leverage design solutions to local problems that are facing local communities, but with the potential to scale.
Challenge prizes
Winners of the innovation challenge will be awarded with the following prizes alongside a sponsorship to participate in a 9 month incubation program
shs150,000 - Overall Winner
shs60,000 -1st Runner Up
shs30,000 -2nd Runner Up
shs10,000- Crowd favorite
Participation Requirements
To be a successful applicant to participate in the renewal energy innovation challenge you will be required to meet the below requirements
Age
You are invited to apply if you are a youth between 20yrs – 25yrs
Location
Required to attend final Demo Day in person at the University of Nairobi
Time
Commitment to participate in a 9 month incubation program
Internet
Access to a reliable internet connection to attend virtual sessions
How to participate
To successfully participate in the renewal energy innovation challenge you will be required to attend an info session, complete the mini course and submit a complete application form.
