Kenya to host clean-energy entrepreneurs at Sankalp Africa Summit 2026

Stakeholders in Africa’s clean-energy sector are set to converge in Nairobi next week for the Sankalp Africa Summit 2026, under the theme “South–South Rising,” to explore new pathways for collaboration, enterprise growth, and impact across the Global South.

From 24–26 February 2026, the summit will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, development finance institutions, ecosystem builders, and thought leaders from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. A central focus will be the role of clean energy in transforming agriculture and strengthening food systems across the continent.

Energy Catalyst, an Innovate UK programme, will present leading African clean-energy enterprises demonstrating how affordable, reliable energy solutions are improving productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and enabling reliable cold-chain systems.

A flagship session, “Energy as Infrastructure for Agriculture: Powering the Food Systems,” will showcase market-ready technologies that are reshaping food supply chains and livelihoods.

Participating innovators include Agsol, which provides solar-powered agri-processing solutions for off-grid farming communities; Gommyr Power Networks, operating solar-battery microgrid hubs that support cold-chain transport; Hubl Logistics, delivering zero-emission refrigeration technologies to improve food preservation; and Compact Syngas Solutions, which converts biomass into clean, low-carbon fuels.

Energy Catalyst will also host a dedicated exhibition stand throughout the summit, featuring live demonstrations and media engagement opportunities with company spokespeople.

Funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) under the Ayrton Fund, Energy Catalyst forms part of the UK’s International Climate Finance commitment, supporting enterprises that drive both climate action and economic growth.

The Sankalp Africa Summit 2026 provides a platform for stakeholders to witness firsthand how clean-energy innovations are not only powering Africa’s agriculture but also strengthening the continent’s resilience and sustainable development.