SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE MEMBER, OCTOPUS ENERGY, LAUNCHES COMPETITION TO ACCELERATE ENERGY INNOVATION IN AFRICA

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The competition will identify and support early-stage businesses focused on transforming power distribution, grid management, energy storage and clean energy generation in Africa.It is open to technologically advanced start-ups with a maximum age of five years and no more than 20 full-time employees.Winners will benefit from mentorship, access to industry insights, and grant funding to help accelerate growth.View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/sustainable-markets-initiative-member-octopus-energy-launches-competition-to-accelerate-energy-innovation-in-africa-302257116.html