IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) Programme 2025

The International Renewable Energy Agency is launching the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) for the third year in a row in partnership with Enel Foundation and Social Alpha. Youth-led start-ups, scale-ups, and growth businesses now can be supported by IRENA to foster their growth and business acceleration. 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.

• Table of Content
• About International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
• IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) Programme
• Requirements for IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-ca... continue reading

IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) Programme

Requirements for IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) Programme Qualification

• Call for applications is 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)
• At least two of the start-up founders are committed by 16 hrs each month for attending the accelerator sessions.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Download the Application Form Template and Startup Profile PowerPoint to be used only in drafting your answers.
• Only applications received via the below link until 10 May 2025 will be considered.

For more details, visit IRENA Programme webpage