Press Releases & News

Press release | Social Entrepreneurship | 02 May 2023
“2nd SESA Call for Entrepreneurs 2023” is open
Harnessing the scaling and replication potential of sustainable energy solutions in Africa: “2nd SESA Call for Entrepreneurs 2023” is open.
Press release | Social Entrepreneurship | 17 April 2023
Call for R&D in E-Mobility: Testing and piloting sustainable transport in Ghana and Uganda
Siemens Stiftung launches a new call for R&D to validate and implement products and business models in the e-mobility sector. Enterprises operative in the e-mobility value chain in Ghana and Uganda can apply for the call now.
Notice | Social Entrepreneurship, Education | 09 March 2023
Inspiring change: Paving the way for gender equality through social entrepreneurship, music, and education
Siemens Stiftung’s initiatives have been a game changer for the women beneficiaries in Africa and Latin America through projects in clean energy, music, and education, thus promoting the Sustainable Development Goals on gender equality, climate action, quality education, reduced inequalities, and partnerships for the goals.
Press release | Social Entrepreneurship | 22 February 2023
Boosting accessibility to affordable renewable energy in Africa: Four African SMEs selected for SESA ‘Call for Entrepreneurs 2022’
Siemens Stiftung on behalf of the SESA consortium is excited to announce the selected enterprises of the “SESA Call for Entrepreneurs 2022”.
News | Social Entrepreneurship | 30 November 2022
Clean and green: Solar-powered safe drinking water kiosks for Lake Victoria residents 
EU funded Smart Energy Solutions for Africa and social enterprise WeTu launched the first water-energy hub in Western Kenya.
Press release | Education, Social Entrepreneurship | 03 November 2022
Bridging the learning gap through digital STEM education using social entrepreneurial solution
Siemens Stiftung and BLUETOWN launch the AccessSTEM project to enable access to high-quality open educational resources in semi-urban Ghana.
Press release | Social Entrepreneurship | 25 October 2022
Sustainable and affordable: Winners of Design Sprint pave the way for “Made in Ghana” e-mobility solutions
Eight young students emerged as the winners of the first Design Sprint organized by Impact Hub Accra in collaboration with Siemens Stiftung.
Press release | Education, Social Entrepreneurship | 26 September 2022
Calling Smart Energy Solutions in Ghana, Malawi, Morocco and South Africa
Siemens Stiftung on behalf of the Smart Energy Solutions for Africa consortium is launching its first “Call for Entrepreneurs”, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises with a focus on sustainable energy solutions.
Notice | Social Entrepreneurship | 08 August 2022
Toward green economy with climate and gender equality
Meet the three finalists of our epScale funding call: Kwangu Kwako, Mace Foods Limited and Sunken Limited. Co-founded by women, all three social enterprises address crucial basic at supplz areas like providing affordable and sanitary housing, sustainable food production, and eco-friendly cooking solutions....
News | Education, Social Entrepreneurship | 13 April 2022
Siemens Stiftung joins Latimpacto social investment network
Dr. Nina Smidt was appointed to Latimpacto's Strategic Advisory Board for a two-year term. The network aims to achieve solutions with greater social and environmental impact in Latin American and Caribbean countries.