IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort 2026
📖 About
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is launching the prestigious IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) for the fourth year in a row. This initiative is supported by the Government of the UAE and is conducted in partnership with Enel Foundation and Social Alpha.
🎁 Benefits
Participants of the accelerator program will enjoy the following benefits:
- Access to pitching events and investment matchmaking.
- A tailored acceleration program focused on renewable energy and climate technology.
- Webinars, workshops, and dedicated mentorship provided by IRENA.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 years from anywhere in the world.
- At least one founder of the start-up must be below the age of 35.
- Submitted documentation must be original work created solely by the applicants and must not infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights.
- At least two founders of the start-up must commit 16 hours each month to attend accelerator sessions.
📅 Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: 03 May, 2026
- Interested applicants can apply via the official application website.
🔗 Opportunity Application
For more details, visit the official IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort.
To apply, complete the application form available here.
🌟 Sponsor Organization
This opportunity is sponsored by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Make sure to submit your application before the deadline and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to accelerate your renewable energy start-up! 🌱
- Access to pitching events and investment matchmaking.
- Tailored acceleration programme in renewable energy and climate technology.
- Webinars, workshops, and dedicated mentorship by IRENA.
