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Stored deadline is 2026-04-16. The page describes DIFEC Window 1 and Window 2 with separate application pages linked, but as of today (2026-05-09) the April 16 deadline has passed.
"REACT 2.0 Regional – Digital Innovation Fund for Energy & Climate Programme (DIFEC): Window 1 - Development Aid" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
REACT 2. 0 Regional – Digital Innovation Fund for Energy & Climate Programme (DIFEC): Window 1 - Development Aid is sponsored by AECF (The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund) with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
The Digital Innovation Fund for Energy and Climate (DIFEC) is a regional initiative designed to unlock the transformative potential of digital technologies to expand access to clean energy and strengthen climate resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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REACT 2. 0 Regional - Digital Innovation Fund for Energy & Climate Programme (DIFEC) - AECF REACT 2. 0 Regional - Digital Innovation Fund for Energy & Climate Programme (DIFEC) REACT 2.
0 Regional – Digital Innovation Fund for Energy & Climate Programme (DIFEC) The Digital Innovation Fund for Energy and Climate (DIFEC) is a regional three-year programme designed to unlock the potential of digital technologies to accelerate clean energy access and strengthen climate resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The initiative addresses critical barriers faced by early- and growth-stage enterprises developing digital solutions for distributed renewable energy (DRE), clean cooking, productive use of energy, e-mobility, digital agriculture, and circular economy systems.
Window 1: Growing Digital Innovation Funding Window The objective of this window is to de-risk digital solutions at an early stage, support product development and market validation, and enable enterprises to demonstrate product–market fit.
Window 2: Scaling Digital Innovation Funding Window The objective of this window is to accelerate regional expansion, strengthen operational performance, and enhance investment readiness for scalable digital innovations supporting clean energy access and climate resilience. This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are private, for-profit companies legally registered (including subsidiaries/branches of international for-profit firms) with a credible pathway to deploy their digital solution in African markets. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows USD 150,000 - USD 400,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 16, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
REACT 2.0 Regional – Digital Innovation Fund for Energy & Climate Programme (DIFEC): Window 1 - Development Aid is funded by AECF (The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund) with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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