Deadline: July 27, 2025
The ACEP Ethanol Stove Innovation Hackathon 2025 is now open for applications! Organised by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), this exciting opportunity is designed to inspire young Ghanaian innovators to build sustainable, efficient, and locally relevant ethanol cookstove prototypes. If you’re passionate about clean energy and design thinking, this is your chance to shine.
About the ACEP Ethanol Stove Innovation Hackathon 2025
The ACEP Ethanol Stove Innovation Hackathon 2025 invites Ghanaians aged 35 and below to take on the challenge of designing and fabricating ethanol-based cookstoves that are:
- Environmentally sustainable
- Fuel-efficient
- Affordable
- Safe to use
- Adapted to local cooking needs
This two-phase hackathon aims to promote energy innovation while addressing pressing public health and environmental issues caused by traditional cooking fuels.
Why You Should Apply
Selected participants stand a chance to win up to $15,000 USD in support, covering:
- Fabrication and material costs
- Design testing and iteration
- Development of a product guide/manual
Beyond the financial benefits, participants will also gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and visibility in the energy innovation space.
Who Can Apply?
This competition is open to individuals and teams of up to five members. Each participant must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a Ghanaian citizen
- Be 35 years of age or younger at the time of application
- Fall into one of the following categories:
- Student at a university, technical university, or TVET institution
- Young professional in fields such as energy, mechanical/product/industrial design
- Entrepreneur with experience in the clean energy or energy access sectors
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: July 27, 2025
Don’t miss out—make sure your team or solo application is submitted on time!
Application Links
What Makes a Strong Application?
To stand out, your submission should clearly demonstrate:
- A feasible, user-friendly prototype concept
- Affordability and market adaptability
- Focus on ethanol as a safe and clean alternative to solid fuels
- Alignment with Ghana’s environmental and public health goals
Teamwork, clarity, and strong design rationale will significantly improve your chances of being selected.
Final Thoughts
The ACEP Ethanol Stove Innovation Hackathon 2025 is more than just a competition—it’s an opportunity to transform how cooking is done in Ghana. With funding, exposure, and the chance to build something truly impactful, this hackathon is a major step for any young Ghanaian innovator interested in clean energy solutions.
If you need expert assistance with your concept note, proposal drafting, or refining your pitch, contact grantsdatabase.org for proposal drafting, refining and review.
