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Call for Proposals

Africa Green Hydrogen Programme (AGHP)

The SEFA Africa Green Hydrogen Programme (AGHP), seeded with funding from the German government, aims to contribute to the development of Africa's emerging GH/derivatives sectors through funding for high-value, strategic project development activities. The funding instrument available to successful projects will typically be a reimbursable grant (RG), with repayment expected to be triggered at Financial Close (FC). Up to US$20 million is available across 3 to 5 top-ranked projects.

This form is for private sector entities seeking pre-investment financing support for green hydrogen and derivatives projects. Before completing this form, please confirm your eligibility using the checklist below. Applications from ineligible entities will not be assessed.

For a full overview of the programme, eligibility criteria, section-by-section guidance, and the evaluation criteria, consult the Application guide — available via the button at the bottom right of this page at any time during the application process.

Total funding

Up to US$20 million, available to 3 to 5 top-ranked projects

Deadline for questions

20 April 2026, 5pm Abidjan

Application deadline

11 May 2026, 5pm Abidjan

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Confidentiality Information handling and confidentiality

All information submitted through this form is treated as strictly confidential by the African Development Bank. It will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating your application under the SEFA Africa Green Hydrogen Programme (AGHP) Call for Proposals and will not be disclosed to third parties without your prior consent, except as required by AfDB's internal policies and applicable law.

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Section 01 Applicant information

Provide details about the submitting organisation — which may be a parent/holding company or project sponsor (i.e. shareholder in a dedicated project company). All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. Ensure your contact details are accurate — all correspondence relating to this application will be sent to the email address provided.

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Organisation name *

This field is required.

Country of registration *

Please select a country.

Organisation type *

Please select organisation type.

Please specify *

Contact person — full name *

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Job title *

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Email address *

Please enter a valid email address.

Phone number (international format) *

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Organisation website (optional)

Company profile *

Provide a summary of your organisation — areas of expertise, main activities, sectors and regions of focus. Maximum 200 words.

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Financial summary — last three years of operations (optional)

Figures in USD. Leave blank if not applicable.

2025 2024 2023

Total revenue (USD)

Net income (USD)

# Full-time employees

Relevant project experience *

List up to three relevant projects your organisation has developed or managed. The first row is mandatory.

Project name Location Description

Please enter at least one project experience.

Certificate of incorporation or equivalent registration document *

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Please complete all required fields before continuing.

Section 03 Project evaluation metrics

Provide quantitative data that will be used to evaluate and rank your project. Where exact figures are not yet available, provide best estimates based on your current feasibility work and clearly note any assumptions. Optional fields may be left blank where not applicable to your project configuration.

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Viability of project development and expected power sector benefits

Access to unencumbered land (hectares) *

This field is required.

Land name and location *

This field is required.

Solar irradiation (kWh/m²/day) (if applicable)

Wind speed (m/s) (if applicable)

Hydro/geothermal capacity (MW) (if applicable)

Type of water source and volume (m³/day) *

This field is required.

Water source name and location (Desalination or surface/ground-water sources) *

This field is required.

Supporting infrastructure (optional)

Describe any existing or planned supporting infrastructure relevant to the project — e.g. roads, pipelines, rail, port access, electricity grid connections.

Status of key licensing processes *

Covers power generation, transmission, water-use, occupational health and safety, and other relevant licences.

This field is required.

Surplus power to local/regional grids *

GWh/year

This field is required.

Contribution to electricity access (number of potential households) *

This field is required.

Local socio-economic development outcomes

Enterprise development budget (US$ million) *

This field is required.

Number of jobs expected — construction *

This field is required.

Number of jobs expected — operations *

This field is required.

Youth employment (% of total) *

This field is required.

Women employed (% of total) *

This field is required.

People trained (TVET level or above) *

This field is required.

Community co-benefits (e.g. additional potable water m³/day) *

This field is required.

E&S standards and policies — technical design, operations, work-place safety, and certification/permitting *

Include an overview of E&S standards applicable to the project and the status of E&S certification/permitting processes. Maximum 500 words.

0 / 500 words

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Decarbonisation potential

Power system GHG impact (ktCO₂eq/year) *

Reduced/avoided due to use of RE generation

This field is required.

Industry/transportation GHG impact (ktCO₂eq/year) *

Reduced/avoided

This field is required.

Commercial viability

Commercial offtakers — names and volumes (MTPA) *

Supply-side project

This field is required.

Suppliers of GH/derivatives — names and volumes (MTPA) *

Offtake-side project

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Procurement policies and procedures *

Overview of policies/procedures applicable to the project and how they are expected to ensure highest technical quality standards and competitive life-cycle costs and value for money. Maximum 500 words.

0 / 500 words

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Key service providers and technical partners — name, country, role, engagement status *

Where a joint-venture or consortium is involved, the country of registration applies to the Lead Firm.

This field is required.

Financial viability

Total estimated equity — construction and project development (US$ million) *

This field is required.

Total estimated grant funding — construction and project development (US$ million) *

This field is required.

Total estimated debt — construction and project development (US$ million) *

This field is required.

Indicative project IRR (%) (optional)

Indicative equity IRR (%) (optional)

Key remaining milestones and timeline to FID/FC *

Maximum 500 words.

0 / 500 words

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Status of engagement with prospective equity partners and lenders *

Maximum 500 words.

0 / 500 words

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Total funding requirement vs. remaining pre-investment funding available from own resources and other sources *

Maximum 500 words.

0 / 500 words

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Commercial funding that could be unlocked by SEFA de-risking support (US$ million and sources) *

For example, due to SEFA's support for progress to FID or FC (as applicable).

This field is required.

Government and financing partner support

Government endorsements — institutions and form of support (LoI, permitting/licensing applications, MoU, JDA, master plan inclusion, etc.) *

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Financing partners — institutions and status of engagement *

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Strategic equity investors — institutions and status *

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Government endorsement letters, LoIs, or equivalent supporting documents *

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Please complete all required fields before continuing.

Section 04 Funding request — supplementary information

Provide supplementary information to support your funding request. This section covers your financing structure, project milestones, risk assessment, procurement approach, and organisational capacity. Responses should be consistent with the project description and figures provided in Sections 02 and 03.

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Rationale for selecting specified activities for SEFA funding *

Maximum 500 words.

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Capital-raising activities and further availability of financing from sponsors and partners *

Maximum 500 words.

0 / 500 words

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Financial modelling process and status *

Maximum 500 words.

0 / 500 words

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Status of commercial offtake agreements or arrangements *

Maximum 500 words.

0 / 500 words

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Procurement processes and duration *

Maximum 500 words.

0 / 500 words

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Organisation structure, governance, and responsibilities for procurement *

Maximum 500 words.

0 / 500 words

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Key project risks and mitigation measures *

Maximum 500 words.

0 / 500 words

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Have you discussed this project with an AfDB officer? *

Yes No

Name, department, and date of discussion *

Please select an answer.

Any further information relevant to the application (optional)

By submitting this form, you confirm that all information provided is accurate and complete, and that you have read and understood the SEFA Africa Green Hydrogen Programme (AGHP) Call for Proposals. Information provided is subject to AfDB's confidentiality policy.

I confirm that all information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of the applicant organisation.

Please confirm the declaration before submitting.

Please complete all required fields before submitting.