AEDIB Joint Innovation Facility 2026

About

A funding program offering €100,000 to €200,000 in non-dilutive grants for startups and SMEs focused on digital and climate solutions, aimed at fostering partnerships between African and European entities. Participants will receive mentorship and support to scale their commercially viable innovations with significant climate impact.

Benefits

• 💰Non-Dilutive Funding
  €100,000 – €200,000 in grant funding without equity taken
• 🎓Mentorship and Advisory
  Access to mentorship, technical advisory, and investment readiness support
• 🏢Venture Studio Participation
  Involvement in a venture studio and cross-border ecosystem for collaboration
• 🌍Focus on Climate Impact
  Support for scalable solutions that address climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups, SMEs, innovation hubs, or research institutions
• Must be an African-led consortium with at least one EU partner
• Businesses must already be generating revenue and ready to scale
• Solutions must combine technology with climate impact
• Eligible African countries include Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, and Zambia

Participation Commitments

• Must submit a detailed application outlining the project and its impact
• Participation in milestone reviews to track progress and funding disbursement
• Engagement in mentorship and advisory sessions as required
• Collaboration with EU partners throughout the project duration

Target Sector

Digital innovation and climate technology

Target Location

Open to startups in Africa and Europe