Application is now open for businesses and organisations across Africa developing electric cooking (eCooking) solutions that can reduce indoor air pollution and carbon emissions. The Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Challenge Program has launched a new call for proposals aimed at accelerating the uptake of eCooking technologies across the continent.
According to the CCAC, this challenge is designed to support scalable projects that help shift households and small enterprises from solid fuels to cleaner, electric-based cooking methods. The coalition noted that “each challenge is designed with clear outcomes, evaluation criteria and tailored assistance” to ensure impact and sustainability.
Indoor smoke from firewood and charcoal remains a major health and environmental problem in many African communities. Through this initiative, the CCAC seeks to reduce such pollution by backing innovative businesses and NGOs offering clean energy solutions. Entrepreneurs, SMEs, NGOs and energy-service providers can apply to receive funding, technical assistance, and access to a global clean energy network.
The program offers funding support for selected projects, access to expert coaching and technical advice, and visibility among international clean air and clean energy partners. It also provides opportunities to pilot and scale technologies or business models that promote cleaner cooking for households and small enterprises in Africa.
To be eligible, projects must propose eCooking solutions that will be implemented in one or more African countries. Applicants can be businesses, NGOs, or other organisations ready to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with the CCAC’s objectives of reducing pollution and promoting clean energy transition.
Applicants are encouraged to describe measurable impact, show business scalability, and address local contexts. The CCAC also advises applicants to “avoid vague claims” and instead provide clear data such as the number of households to benefit or the amount of emissions to be reduced.
The deadline for submission is December 12, 2025. Interested applicants should visit the official CCAC Challenge Programme Page for the full call document and submission details.
