The TEA platform supports a series of funding opportunities throughout the year, such as open calls and accelerators. Check the latest opportunities below.
Digital Energy Challenge 2026 – Call for projects
The Digital Energy Challenge 2026 is now open, supporting innovative SMEs to develop digital solutions that expand energy access, integrate renewable energy and improve the performance of energy systems across Africa.
Launched by Agence française de développement (AFD) and co-funded by the European Union, the Challenge has supported 47 projects to date. For its 2026 edition, Transforming Energy Access (TEA) joins as a partner for the Tech Accelerator category.
This year’s call focuses on digital innovations for energy planning and investment, mini-grid data integration, and network operations. Applicants can apply to:
- Tech Accelerator – supporting projects across 51 African countries
- Partnership – a collaborative project in Nigeria with Abuja Electricity Distribution Company
Selected projects will receive funding, technical support and visibility, including participation in an expert-led bootcamp.
Applications are open until 17 June 2026 (23:59 CET).
Selection results are in autumn 2026.
We also recommend that you check what opportunities are currently live from our partners at the World Bank’s ESMAP (Energy Sector Management Assistance Program), which is funded in part with UK aid from the UK government via the Transforming Energy Access platform. You can check this at their website here: Business Opportunities | ESMAP
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