The READ Project – Renewable Energy Advancement for Inclusive Development in Sub-Saharan Africa, an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education initiative, invites applications for its in-person Energy Entrepreneurship Short Course, to be delivered from 4–15 November 2026 at selected READ partner universities in Somalia, Tanzania and Malawi.

Course Description

The Energy Entrepreneurship Short Course is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills to identify and assess renewable energy business opportunities, develop viable business models, plan renewable energy ventures, and strengthen their financial and investment readiness.

The course combines entrepreneurship concepts with the renewable energy sector, helping participants understand how innovative ideas can be developed into practical and sustainable ventures. Participants will explore renewable energy entrepreneurship, business model development, lean startup approaches, venture planning, project implementation, financing, and investment readiness.

The course will be delivered through six (6) in-person training sessions between 4 and 15 November 2026, combining learning with practical exercises and business-oriented activities.

The course is particularly relevant to university students, recent graduates, early-stage entrepreneurs, young professionals, innovators, and individuals interested in developing renewable energy ventures.

Course Modules

Module 1: Energy Entrepreneurship Fundamentals
Module 2: Renewable Energy Business Models and Lean Startup
Module 3: Business Planning, Venture Development and Project Implementation
Module 4: Financing and Investment Readiness for Renewable Energy Ventures

Course Participation Information

Course Dates: 4–15 November 2026
Number of Sessions: Six (6) training sessions
Delivery Mode: In-person
Course Fee: Free of charge for selected participants
Number of Participants: Maximum 30 participants at each participating institution/training venue

Admission: Eligible applicants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to meeting the course eligibility requirements, until all available places are filled.

Transport and Accommodation: Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own transportation and accommodation costs, where applicable, to attend the course at their selected training venue.

Attendance Requirement: Selected participants are expected to attend all six training sessions and actively participate in the scheduled learning and practical activities.

Participating Universities / Training Venues

Applicants may select their preferred participating university:

• SIMAD University — Somalia
• Capital University of Somalia — Somalia
• Mogadishu University — Somalia
• University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) — Tanzania
• St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) — Tanzania
• University of Malawi — Malawi

Apply Now

Interested applicants are invited to complete the online application form.

👉 Application Form: https://forms.gle/gR3LerN87syR4L7h8

Places are limited to 30 participants at each training venue. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply early, as admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis until available places are filled.