Hub for innovation, incubation, research, development, and demonstration of appropriate technologies. We bridge the skills gap, facilitate financing and provide delivery networks.
We establish people-focused energy systems that are sustainable, affordable and resilient by working with front-runners in energy space. We drive sustainable development through innovation in clean energy technologies, development, demonstration, incubation and research.
We improve the livelihoods of the most energy-deprived communities by accelerating access to clean energy technologies, capital, markets and operational advice. We contribute to the development of the sector by disseminating and sharing the lessons we learn.
As awareness and willingness to use clean technology products and services increase, there is a need to identify, promote and support local innovations and inventions that address challenges in local communities. We provide the required support for innovators/inventors to scale up their products/services and drive clean energy investments in Africa.
ELICO Foundation achieves this through fostering collaborations among the tech ecosystem, renewable energy players and potential investors through workshops, B2B Network, mentoring, and incubation.
Each year, we apply the gender lens to select a number of youth to join our accelerator program, which provides hands-on mentorship and access to the latest entrepreneurial knowledge as well as basic necessities to drive innovation and accelerate investment in viable clean solutions with potential to drive social-economic development in Africa. Our focus is also on local innovators who have missed the formal education system (Garage innovators)
We test and measure impact/effects of innovative clean energy solutions in real-world situations and develop business models which create appetite for the private sector players and thus drive investments. During these demonstrations, we train and empower community members to take charge of the emerging opportunities aimed at developing Africa’s human capital and workforce while driving sustainable development.
We provide leadership, best practices, proven business models, research, support and capacity building to all stakeholders in the PUE ecosystem with a focus on the establishment of income-generating activities in newly electrified villages in on grid and off –grid areas.
Energy Providers, companies, organizations and development partners face a complex and ever-changing global and local environment which requires them to continuously change and transform in order to remain competitive and relevant in their quest for accelerating access to clean energy and appropriate technologies for environmental sustainability.
We support the growth and development of all actors serving the off-grid energy market to design, manage and execute lasting viable intervention, based on trusted relationships, deep industry knowledge and professional experience by addressing challenges relating to developing appropriate technologies, proving business models, community engagement, market development, building effective distribution channels and facilitating access to finance.
Small, distributed solutions by private companies and communities is a significant part of the solution.
Yet, resources required to enable communities to thrive are insufficient.
We establish people-centred clean energy systems & improve livelihoods through innovation, development, demonstration, incubation & research.
