Grant opportunity
KCIC Cleantech Innovation Competition 2026
A national competition supporting Kenyan higher-education students and early-stage cleantech businesses working in water, energy, agriculture, forestry and waste.
- Funder
- Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC)
- Applications close 10 August 2026
- Applications close 10 August 2026: Aug 10, 2026
- Award
- Accelerator support, training, mentorship, networks and access to investors and financing
- Applicant
- Higher-education students and early-stage teams in Kenya developing cleantech ideas or businesses that address environmental challenges.
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- Kenya
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The competition is delivered by KCIC with the Embassy of Switzerland in Kenya, SICPA and Strathmore University.
Who can apply
Applicants should be Kenya-based students or early-stage businesses with an eligible cleantech idea or technology.
What it supports
- Water and sanitation.
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency.
- Agriculture, commercial forestry and waste management.
Funding and duration
- Selected participants receive business-development support, skills training and mentorship.
- The programme connects innovators with investors, financing options and industry networks.
Applications close 10 August 2026
Applications close 10 August 2026: Aug 10, 2026
How to apply
Use the Apply Now route on the official KCIC programme page and submit by 10 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
KCIC invites Kenyan students and early-stage businesses to submit cleantech solutions addressing pressing environmental problems and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Eligibility
Applicants should be Kenya-based students or early-stage businesses with an eligible cleantech idea or technology.
Funding and benefits
Selected participants receive business-development support, skills training and mentorship.
The programme connects innovators with investors, financing options and industry networks.
Themes and supported activities
Water and sanitation.
Renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Agriculture, commercial forestry and waste management.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 10 August 2026: Applications close 10 August 2026: Aug 10, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the Apply Now route on the official KCIC programme page and submit by 10 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.