Women energy entrepreneurs in Southern Africa have a new chance to grow their businesses. The SACREEE 2026 Capacity-Building Programme offers training to help them succeed in the renewable energy field. This six-month online program starts soon, with applications closing on April 3, 2026.
Program Overview
The SACREEE 2026 Capacity-Building Programme comes from the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, or SACREEE. It partners with the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition, known as GWNET. The Austrian Development Agency provides funding through its International Partnership Austria unit.
This initiative targets women who own energy-related businesses in the Southern African Development Community, or SADC region. It focuses on business soft skills like leadership and management. Participants will not get technical training on energy technologies.
The program runs for six months and requires about eight hours per month online. It connects women with expert mentors and industry leaders. Women working in solar thermal, energy efficiency, or productive use of energy get priority.
Who Can Apply
You must identify as a woman and hold nationality from an SADC country. These include Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Applicants need to own or lead an energy business. You must commit to the full program schedule. No prior experience level is required, but a clear business focus helps.
This program aims to boost women-led firms that support clean energy in the region. It does not offer startup capital. Instead, it links participants to funders and financing options.
What You Will Gain
Trainers and role models from the energy sector guide participants. Sessions cover skills to scale businesses, such as pitching ideas and building networks. By the end, you will have tools to advance your company.
The virtual format makes it easy to join from anywhere in SADC. Past cohorts show women gaining confidence and partnerships. This helps drive sustainable energy solutions across Southern Africa.
How to Apply
Visit the official SACREEE webpage for details and the application form. Submit before the deadline on April 3, 2026. Prepare information about your business and why you fit the program.
Check the site for full requirements: SACREEE Capacity-Building Programme.
Act fast to join this empowering opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to the SACREEE 2026 programme?
Women from SADC countries who own or lead an energy business can apply, with priority for those in solar thermal, energy efficiency, or productive use of energy.
What does the programme cover?
It focuses on business soft skills like leadership, management, pitching, and networking, not technical energy training.
How much time does the programme require?
The six-month online programme needs about eight hours per month, making it flexible for participants across SADC.
When is the application deadline?
Applications close on April 3, 2026; visit the SACREEE website for the form and full details.
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