Applications open for Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility Innovation Call 2021: “Electric Mobility Made in Africa for Africa”.

The E-Mobility Innovation Call 2021 is a jump start for African entrepreneurs with innovative e-mobility solutions and circular economy approaches. Siemens Stiftung is launching its first open, competitive E-Mobility Innovation Call “Electric Mobility Made in Africa for Africa,” which emphasizes innovative technical solutions and circular economy approaches. The pre-seed funding is intended to jump-start visionary African entrepreneurs, start-ups, and social ventures that are developing innovative e-mobility solutions in manufacturing, exploring innovative business models and creating mobility services (such as apps or delivery services).

The foundation is seeking applications from entrepreneurs headquartered in Africa who are pursuing the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in Africa – both companies that are already generating revenue and companies in the earliest stages of development are encouraged to apply. A high representation of female employees on staff is relevant.

Prizes

• The winners of Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility Innovation Call 2021 will receive prizes ranging from 10,000 to 50,000 Euros.

Focus Areas

The E-Mobility Innovation Call 2021 has four focus areas

• Manufacturing
• Charging, batteries, and the circular economy
• Business development
• Services (apps, customer engagement, delivery services)

Eligibility

• Open to entrepreneurs headquartered in Africa who are pursuing the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in Africa – both companies that are already generating revenue and companies in the earliest stages of development are encouraged to apply.
• A high representation of female employees on staff is relevant.
• The business focuses on the application and implementation of e-mobility in the African mobility sector.
• Provide financial & accounting information.
• Making a contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Actively support the empowerment of women.
• Product and/or service from one of the focus areas from the Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility.