ARE Investment Academy concludes with the certification of 2025 cohort
The participants in the 2025 edition of the ARE Investment Academy successfully completed the final module and received their certifications at SAM 2025, where they had the chance to present their pitches.
Designed to boost investment readiness in Africa’s decentralised renewable energy (DRE) sector and supported by GET.invest, the Academy offers tailored training in energy access finance and investor relations for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The 2025 cohort included Equatorial Power Ltd., NOA Uganda, NESELTEC LTD, Green Energy Scene, Namuleri Energy, OneLamp Uganda, Owanga, ReNewGen Burundi, BioFranca, Humanitarian Energy, Masontsika, and Switch Box Ltd.
As part of their journey, selected companies had intensive training across eight modules. The curriculum emphasises practical skills through interactive learning, case studies, and guest lectures from industry experts, financiers, and experienced peers in the DRE sector.
Participants also developed and presented a detailed investment pitch deck during a final pitching session, where they received live feedback from financiers. The top project was honoured during an awards ceremony. Upon completing the programme, all participants received a training certificate, marking their progress.
By equipping local entrepreneurs with critical knowledge of business metrics and investor expectations, the ARE Investment Academy is paving the way for more investment-ready, impactful clean energy businesses across the continent.
The ARE Investment Academy is supported by GET.invest, a leading European programme that mobilises investment in clean energy, co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria.
