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Application Deadline: January 26, 2026<\/p>\n
Applications are now open for the 2026 Social & Inclusive Business Camp. The Social & Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC 2026) \u2013 \u201cEnergy Transition\u201d in East Africa is an acceleration and capacity-building program dedicated to impact-driven entrepreneur\u00b7s based in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania who are carrying social and environmental impact solutions and are eager to scale up their projects contributing to the energy.<\/p>\n
Since its first edition in 2017, the SIBC has supported nearly 350 social and environmental entrepreneurs across Africa in scaling their businesses, measuring social performance, and preparing for fundraising.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
I hold a HIGH RESPONSIBILITY POSITION within my structure (founder, co-founder, director, \u2026)\u00a0<\/p>\n
My organisation isLEGALLY REGISTERED in at least one of the targeted AFRICAN countries (Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania)\u00a0<\/p>\n
My organisation is active for AT LEAST 3 YEARS\u00a0<\/p>\n
My organisation has a SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION in relation with the ENERGY TRANSITION<\/p>\n
My organisation has all or part of its income from a COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY\u00a0<\/p>\n
My organisation is developing in NEW TERRITORIES at the national or international level.<\/p>\n
Program Details<\/p>\n
A mixed cohort of 50 project leaders \u2013 10 from each of the 5 countries (Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia)<\/p>\n
The first edition focused on ENERGY TRANSITION, with 5 eligible sub-sectors : access to energy (on-grid\/off-grid), clean cooking, renewable energy, energy sufficiency, and energy efficiency.<\/p>\n
A strong emphasis on maximizing the social and environmental impact of projects.<\/p>\n
A reinforced presence in all five program countries, with local partners actively supporting entrepreneurs alongside online training.<\/p>\n
An in-person Bootcamp in Nairobi (Kenya) to meet peers from the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, experts, investors, and scale up action capacity.<\/p>\n
Benefits<\/p>\n
This is a hybrid support program, which includes:<\/p>\n
6 months of online coaching on a dedicated platform, combining interactive virtual classes with international experts and self-paced learning resources.<\/p>\n
1-week intensive bootcamp held in Nairobi (Kenya) \u2014 a unique immersion designed to deliver a transformational experience and multiply your impact, with a participation to the Africa-France Summit.<\/p>\n
Mentoring from an experienced entrepreneur, former participant to the SIBC program, with additional support from experts within your ecosystem or AFD Group.<\/p>\n
Networking opportunities, with integration into an active international community of nearly 350 impact-driven entrepreneurs, as well as direct connections with investors and financial partners during the Bootcamps.<\/p>\n
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