Energy Catalyst - International Brokerage Visit - Nigeria 2022

Innovate UK is inviting ambitious businesses, that are interested in applying to future rounds of Energy Catalyst funding, to apply for an international brokerage trip to Nigeria. Delivered in partnership with Innovate UK EDGE, the programme of support consists of a preparation phase, followed by a 5-day country visit, and post-visit support from Innovate UK EDGE.

Energy Catalyst’s mission is to accelerate the innovation needed to reach sustainable development goal 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy. By providing financial and advisory support to innovators we help create strategic partnerships, uncover insights and develop business models to improve lives in Africa and Asia. In May 2021, £40 million of grant funding (across two funding competitions) was announced. This brokerage visit forms part of the collaboration building to enable businesses to develop equitable partnerships between the UK and overseas organisations.

Benefits:

  • Explore energy access opportunities in Nigeria.
  • A better understanding of the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Nigeria.
  • Improve your knowledge of the Energy Catalyst programme and the opportunities available.
  • Find potential innovation collaborators and partners.

 

Key details:

 The focus areas include:

  •  Next generation solar technologies.
  • Business models smart green grids.
  • Mini and main grid related technologies.
  • Energy storage, including batteries and mechanical storage.
  • Low carbon hydrogen.
  • Low energy inclusive appliances.
  • Sustainable cooling.

 

  • We will be selecting 12 innovative companies to join the visit.
  • We will be holding an applicant briefing on 6th September 2022.
  • Applications are open now and will close on 2 October 2022.
  • The visit will be from 21st November 2022 – 27th November 2022.

 For further information please contact Trevor Marshall at Innovate UK EDGE.

E: Trevor.Marshall@innovateukedge.ukri.org