CCAC Challenge Programme – Accelerating Uptake of eCooking in Africa

The programme seeks innovative projects that accelerate adoption of electric cooking (eCooking) in Africa, reducing black carbon emissions and improving health outcomes. Focus areas (proposals must cover at least 3):

• Locally appropriate eCooking technologies → appliances adapted to African culinary traditions (multi‑pot, high‑heat, communal meals).
• Energy access planning & infrastructure integration → reliable electricity via grid, mini‑grid, or off‑grid systems.
• Financial inclusion & affordability models → pay‑as‑you‑go, microloans, subsidies, carbon finance.
• Women’s empowerment & behaviour change → leadership in the eCooking value chain, community engagement, social acceptance. Programme goals:
• Reduce household air pollution and black carbon emissions
• Improve health outcomes (respiratory disease, maternal health, child health)
• Empower women and communities
• Unlock economic opportunities in clean cooking

• Must be a non‑profit entity (NGO, IGO, government agency)
• For‑profit entities may participate as collaborators/co‑funders, but cannot receive CCAC funding
• Be in consortiums (≥2 organisations)
• Target innovative, scalable approaches
• Demonstrate measurable emissions reductions and health impacts
• Last less than 24 months
• Comply with CCAC gender criteria
• Co‑funding or in‑kind contributions encouraged