The Siemens Stiftung organization has launched its first open, competitive E-Mobility Innovation Call tagged “Electric Mobility Made in Africa for Africa”.
The foundation is committed to deepening the inclusive, digital, and socio-economic growth of African entrepreneurs and social businesses operating in electric mobility and the circular economy.
Though the contest is open to all entrepreneurs and startups that are creating e-mobility solutions such as apps or delivery services, however, innovative women-led tech startups are strongly encouraged to submit their applications.
About the Award
The E-Mobility Innovation Call initiative aims to support e-mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa, enabling a better supply situation, improved climate protection, and socio-economic development for the continent.
The pre-seed funding that will be provided is to accelerate the growth of visionary African entrepreneurs, startups, and social ventures that are driving uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in Africa.
Areas of focus
The E-Mobility Innovation Call 2021 emphasizes four areas of Siemens Stiftung’s Electric Mobility and Circular Economy Program:
- Business development;
- Charging, batteries, and the circular economy;
- Manufacturing;
- Services (apps, customer engagement, delivery services)
Eligibility criteria
To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:
- Registered and legal entity operational in Africa at the time of submission;
- Actively support the empowerment of women;
- Business focus on application and implementation of e-mobility in the African mobility sector;
- A high representation of female employees on the company’s staff;
- Provide financial & accounting details;
- Making a contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals;
- Product and/or service from one of the focus areas from the Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility Program
Benefits of participation
Siemens Stiftung’s E-Mobility Innovation Call advances the most impactful and bankable innovations from African countries. Winners of the contest stand to receive:
- Funding
-1st prize: 50,000 EUR
-2nd prize: 30,000 EUR
-3rd prize: 20,000 EUR
-4th prize: 10,000 EUR
-5th prize: 10,000 EUR - Opportunity to pitch their business and products to a wider audience
If you wish to participate in the contest, apply here.
Deadline
Applications close on Friday, April 30, 2021.
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