Renewable energy Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) are the engine for the growth of the 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 backed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), 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.
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EEC Target in Numbers
BDS Support
374 companies have received at least one form of BDS support (mentorship, E-Learning, and/or cohort training)
E-learning
No. of courses completed with 123 learners being male, 50 female, and 1 gender neutral.
Cohort Trainings
No. of cohort trainings conducted with 1342 participants. 956 were male and 386 were female
Mentorship
No. of mentorship support for companies carried out across 18 countries with 100 being male owned, 27 female owned and 28 jointly owned.
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.
Yiga Vicor, Managing Director, Enercom Uganda
EEC has not only exposed Enercom to relevant business networks, but has also sharpened the company’s staff in regard to bookkeeping, digital marketing and financial management. A business plan, realistic operational structure and digital marketing sites are ultimately in place. We expect more revenues from a better structured business.
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.
