Funding Database
Renewable Energy and Climate Adaptation Technologies (REACT) Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Programme
Current as of: 2026-06-09
Description
The REACT Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) programme provides grant funding to investees in Liberia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. REACT SSA focuses on both on- and off-grid renewable energies, productive use of energy, energy efficiency and distribution models that support small and medium enterprises.
Instrument Type
Grant
Format of grants offered
Straight grants paid to recipient upfront
Matching grants requiring grantee contribution
Reimbursable grant
Matching grants requiring grantee contribution
Reimbursable grant
Ticket sizes per transaction (EUR)
0 - 100,000
Currencies used
US Dollars
Local currencies
Local currencies
Eligible market segments
Independent Power Producers
Mini-grids
Energy efficiency
Stand-alone solar systems
Clean cooking
Energy for productive use
Mini-grids
Energy efficiency
Stand-alone solar systems
Clean cooking
Energy for productive use
Special requirements pertaining to gender, diversity and local content
AECF is a member of 2X Global. Applicants that meet or exceed the 2X criteria are especially encouraged to apply:
- 51% women ownership or the business is founded by a woman
- 30% of senior leadership are women or 30% of the board or investment committee are women
- 30-50% of the applicant's workforce are women (depending on sector), with quality employment conditions in place
- Applicant's product(s) or service(s) specifically or disproportionately benefit women
Technical assistance
Technical assistance is provided for free
Eligible regions under GET.invest mandate
East Africa
Southern Africa
West Africa
Southern Africa
West Africa
Eligible countries under GET.invest mandate
Burkina Faso
Ethiopia
Kenya
Liberia
Mali
Mozambique
Somalia
Zimbabwe
Ethiopia
Kenya
Liberia
Mali
Mozambique
Somalia
Zimbabwe
Examples of past awardees
Instrument Capitalisers
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
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Eligibility criteria
For more information on eligibility criteria, contact the fund manager at the details providedApplication process
For more information on the application process, contact the fund manager at the details providedDeadline for submission (if applicable)
Rolling applicationsContact
Go to fund websiteHeadquarters
Nairobi, KenyaPhone
+254111035000Other branches
Abidjan, Côte d’IvoireDar es Salaam, Tanzania
Middletown, USA
Juba, South Sudan
Kano, Nigeria
Fund manager
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
About
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is a non-profit development organisation that supports enterprises in the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors across Africa. AECF finances high risk businesses that struggle to access commercial funding in frontier markets, fragile contexts, and high-risk economies.