African Female Entrepreneur? Apply for Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility Innovation Call 2021

The Siemens Stiftung organization has launched its first open, competitive E-Mobility Innovation Call tagged “Electric Mobility Made in Africa for Africa”.

The foundation is committed to deepening the inclusive, digital, and socio-economic growth of African entrepreneurs and social businesses operating in electric mobility and the circular economy.

Though the contest is open to all entrepreneurs and startups that are creating e-mobility solutions such as apps or delivery services, however, innovative women-led tech startups are strongly encouraged to submit their applications.

About the Award

The E-Mobility Innovation Call initiative aims to support e-mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa, enabling a better supply situation, improved climate protection, and socio-economic development for the continent.

The pre-seed funding that will be provided is to accelerate the growth of visionary African entrepreneurs, startups, and social ventures that are driving uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in Africa.

Areas of focus

The E-Mobility Innovation Call 2021 emphasizes four areas of Siemens Stiftung’s Electric Mobility and Circular Economy Program:

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

Eligibility criteria

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

• Registered and legal entity operational in Africa at the time of submission;
• Actively support the empowerment of women;
• Business focus on application and implementation of e-mobility in the African mobility sector;
• A high representation of female employees on the company’s staff;
• Provide financial & accounting details;
• Making a contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals;
• Product and/or service from one of the focus areas from the Siemens Stiftung E-Mobility Program

Benefits of participation

Siemens Stiftung’s E-Mobility Innovation Call advances the most impactful and bankable innovations from African countries. Winners of the contest stand to receive:

• Funding
  -1st prize: 50,000 EUR
  -2nd prize: 30,000 EUR
  -3rd prize: 20,000 EUR
  -4th prize: 10,000 EUR
  -5th prize: 10,000 EUR
• Opportunity to pitch their business and products to a wider audience

If you wish to participate in the contest, apply here.

Deadline

Applications close on Friday, April 30, 2021.

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