Competition
IEEE Smart Village Meet the Entrepreneur (MTE) Competition
Closed
This call is closed. The page stays up for reference; check the official page for the next round.
The IEEE Smart Village Meet the Entrepreneur Competition supports early-stage African startups delivering scalable energy-as-a-service and tech-driven solutions for underserved communities. Selected finalists receive mentorship, pitching opportunities in Nairobi, ecosystem exposure, and milestone-based grant management.
Key facts
- Organiser
- IEEE Smart Village / IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica
- Deadline
- July 24, 2026
- Opens
- July 3, 2026
- Amount
- Grant
- Equity
- Not stated
- Entry fee
- Free to apply
- Open to
- Africa
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Climate and energy, Edtech, Social impact
- Format
- Hybrid
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Application languages
- English
Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.
Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.