Renewable energy SMEs are the engine for the growth of clean energy sector. Business Development Services (BDS) plays a critical role in strengthening and enabling these SMEs to reach their full potential. The Energy Enterprise Coach (EEC) is a flagship initiative that offers the best skills, services and expertise in business development services to support professionalisation of SMEs working in the clean energy sector in Africa and Asia (see target EEC countries here), to foster their growth and development. Conceptualised and funded by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Energising Development (EnDev) partnership, EEC’s core aim is to provide an inclusive, solution- oriented approach to support a number of renewable energy enterprises (encompassing at least 25% women-owned) in order to accelerate their growth trajectory towards investment readiness.
Energy Enterprise Coach
EEC Target in Numbers
800
E-learning
800 E-learning participants (>200 women) receive e-learning business development training certificates
500
Cohort trainings
500 participants in cohort trainings (>125 women) are trained through 75 cohort based trainings
80
Individual mentoring
80 individual mentoring programmes, 80 entrepreneurs (>15 women) mentored by experienced mentors
Call for Applications
EEC invites renewable energy enterprises to apply for business development services under this initiative. The EEC E-Learning platform accepts applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply right away! EEC’s cohort training and mentorship services are available only in EEC target countries (see here). Notifications regarding country-specific application windows will be shared here and on our social media channels
Some EEC programme participants
Va Leomheang, Business Owner, វ៉ា លឹមហាង (Van Lim Hang), Pursat, Cambodia
The EEC training has equipped me with essential skills that I never knew I needed. Strategic marketing techniques made a real difference, I’m already seeing results! … EEC didn’t just teach me, it gave me the tools to empower my community.
Godwin Ruto, CEO BIOSYS Energy Technologies LTD, Kenya
EEC mentorship was a gamechanger. It helped us shift from a survivàl mindset to a growth-oriented approach.
By embracing teamwork, strategic hiring, and financial planning, we are now prepared to attract investors and expand our impact
Abdullah Al Mamun, Owner Bhai Bhai Electronics, Gazipur, Bangladesh
I have gained insights into customer relations, sales strategies, product display, inventory management, and business accounting. Most importantly, I now understand the significance of a well-structured business plan. I believe applying this knowledge will enhance my business operations in the future, InshaAllah.
Daniel Wanyoike Mungai, HomeBiogas Ventures Kenya Ltd, Kenya
The EEC Masterclass provided a knowledge sharing platform for entrepreneurs and business coaches to reflect and discuss the critical elements for start ups to scale up
Francis Mbewe, Kukula Solar, Zambia
The masterclass organized by EEC was the greatest opportunity for me as I lead Kukula Solar towards scale. The training delivered on financial modeling, pitching and business plan were easy to understand and practical. Thanks to EEC team for the investment in me
Ahissou Sedo Prudence, Feu Vert Benin, Benin
The masterclass was an opportunity for mixing, learning and sharing living experiences for me. Apart from the basic notions, I learned how to minimize the risks in terms of decision thanks to the decision matrix. I also learned how to formulate adequate value propositions starting from targeting and customer segmentation.
SmartME is a secure cloud-based fund management and programme monitoring, evaluation, learning & communication system. Click on the link below to access the EEC application.
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