The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in collaboration with the Enel Foundation and Social Alpha, has launched the third edition of the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), a dynamic initiative aimed at supporting youth-led start-ups, scale-ups, and growth-stage businesses in the renewable energy sector. This accelerator program offers young entrepreneurs the opportunity to access tailored support including mentorship, technical guidance, capacity building, and global networking, all designed to help them refine their business models, enhance market readiness, and scale their innovations. By fostering the development of impactful and sustainable clean energy solutions, NewGen not only empowers the next generation of energy leaders but also contributes meaningfully to the global energy transition and climate resilience efforts.
Join this four-month hybrid acceleration programme to work closely with renewable energy and business experts to consolidate your business model, widen your customer base and enhance your investment readiness.
Benefits of IRENA NewGen
Accelerator participants will benefit from:
- Tailored acceleration programme in renewable energy and climate technology
- Webinars, workshops, and dedicated mentorship by IRENA
- Access to pitching events and investment matchmaking
Check : Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2025/2026 (Fully-funded)
Eligibility for IRENA NewGen
- Open to young entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 years old from all over the world.
- At least one founder of the start-up to be below the age of 35.
- At least two of the start-up founders are committed by 16 hrs each month for attending the accelerator sessions.
- Start-up main business line should be in the following categories:
- Renewable Energy technologies (solar, wind, hydropower, green hydrogen, geothermal and bio energy)
- Climate adaption technologies (water, agriculture, livestock, extreme weather events, early warning system)
- Climate Mitigation technologies (transportation, decarbonization, circular economy, energy efficiency, energy transformation and smart grids)
Also Check : UpTide Accelerator 2025 for Non-profits in the U.S. ($5,000 grant)
Application
Application will close at 23:59 GST / 21:59 CEST on May 10, 2025. Selected participants will be announced by IRENA on May 26, 2025.