French Energy Firm EDF to Support Low-Carbon Companies

EDF, a French energy company, is seeking companies that provide low-carbon goods, services, and solutions to promote the development of the energy sector in Kenya and Africa.

The 5th edition of Pulse Africa has begun, and it will be accessible to African startups and SMEs from July 10 through August 10, 2023.

Decentralised low-carbon production, energy efficiency and low-carbon consumption, and digital decarbonization are the three categories into which projects fall.

“The aim of the Pulse Awards is to identify and support African companies in the development of low-carbon products, services and solutions that will support the continent’s energy development,” EDF said in a statement.

The EDF Pulse Africa Accelerator initiative, which supports SMEs and start-up businesses on the continent, was also renewed by the French corporation.

“Following a pre-selection via the online platform www.africa-pulse.edf.com, all shortlisted candidates will be invited to defend their project before a jury of regional experts in 6 African countries (South Africa, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Morocco and Mozambique),” it added.

“The various events will be organised in partnership with African incubators and other EDF institutional partners.”

Six regional finalists of the “EDF Pulse Africa Tour” will ultimately present their proposals at the Grand Finale in Paris in December.

“For this 5th edition of EDF Pulse Africa, in addition to project development grants ranging from 10 to 20,000 euros, the winners will benefit from personalized support from the EDF Group through its “EDF Pulse Africa Accelerator” program,” it said.

“This comprehensive support plan will enable companies to develop their low-carbon solutions with EDF customers or partners in Africa.”