RES4Africa Foundation is thrilled to announce the selected entrepreneurs of the RAISEAfrica – Renewables Accelerators for Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs in Africa programme’s 2025 batch.

Developed by RES4Africa and supported by Enel Green Power, EY Foundation, and the European Investment Bank, the initiative is implemented in collaboration with EDP Renewables, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and SAICA Enterprise Development (SAICA ED).

RAISEAfrica aims to foster a just and inclusive energy transition by supporting Africa’s most promising clean energy entrepreneurs. The programme provides mentoring, visibility, technical support, and networking opportunities to help them scale impactful innovations that address energy access, sustainability, and community empowerment.

Meet the 2025 Entrepreneurs

Benedict Owanga (Congo, 26)
Founder of Owanga, delivering affordable electricity in the DRC via portable battery packs. With experience in law and climate finance, he's advancing energy access through data-driven solutions.

Seka Jean Blaise (Cameroon, 24)
Created WiseCool, a solar-powered cold storage unit for rural clinics, ensuring safe vaccine and medicine preservation for over 3,000 people.

Joyce Rugano (Kenya, 33)
Leads Ecorich Solutions and developed Wastebot, a tech system that converts organic waste into compost, supporting farmers and reducing urban pollution.

Dafford Owino (Kenya, 25)
Co-founder of Eco-Print Generation, recycling plastic into 3D printing filaments and STEM kits to support education and the circular economy.

Mathias Charles Yabe (Ghana, 25)
Founder of AkoFresh, offering solar cold storage for farmers to reduce post-harvest losses and boost food security.

Aluwaine Tanaka Manyonga (Zimbabwe, 26)
Inventor of the Chigubhu Lantern, a solar light made from electronic waste, and founder of Zambezi Ark Technologies promoting sustainable energy.

Chaltu Marta (Kenya, 33)
CTO of Innovahyper Technologies, working on renewable energy projects, e-waste recycling, and gender-inclusive innovation across Africa.

Valentine Nnamani (Nigeria, 23)
Runs OneGrid Energies, creator of OnePlastic—a solar lantern made from recycled bottles, improving health and livelihoods in rural areas.

This diverse and dynamic group of innovators is driving forward the renewable energy transformation on the continent. RES4Africa and its partners are proud to support their growth, vision, and commitment to building a sustainable and inclusive African energy future.