Funding Database
Renewable Energy and Climate Adaptation Technologies (REACT) Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Somalia and Somaliland
Current as of: 2026-06-09
Description
REACT SSA Somalia and Somaliland is a component of the AECF’s Renewable Energy and Adaptation to Climate Technologies Sub-Saharan Africa Programme (REACT SSA). The REACT SSA Somalia and Somaliland programme supports businesses providing off-grid renewable energy to households in the Federal Government of Somalia and Somaliland. The programme provides grants between $100,000 and $1,5 million, awarded upon the achievement of mutually agreed milestones.
Instrument Type
Grant
Format of grants offered
Results-based finance
Ticket sizes per transaction (EUR)
100,000 - 500,000
500,000 - 1 million
1 million - 3 million
500,000 - 1 million
1 million - 3 million
Currencies used
US Dollars
Local currencies
Local currencies
Eligible market segments
Captive power
Mini-grids
Energy efficiency
Stand-alone solar systems
Clean cooking
E-waste
Mini-grids
Energy efficiency
Stand-alone solar systems
Clean cooking
E-waste
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
Eligible regions under GET.invest mandate
East Africa
Eligible countries under GET.invest mandate
Somalia
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, KenyaOther 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.