Mauritius, in collaboration with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Business Mauritius (BM), hosted the SolarX Accelerator Programme 2025, bringing together 35 start-ups from Asia and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The two-day accelerator event focused on fast-tracking innovations in solar energy and clean technology, enhancing global cooperation in climate resilience and energy access.
Key Highlights
Programme Objective:
- Connect solar energy start-ups with investors, mentors, and regulators.
- Offer business development, fundraising training, and financing opportunities.
Hosted by:
- Business Mauritius – a key private sector representative body in Mauritius, promoting dialogue on economic growth, social equity, and sustainability.
- International Solar Alliance (ISA) – supporting solar innovation as a climate action tool.
Focus Areas:
- Mentorship from solar industry leaders.
- Workshops on scaling clean-tech solutions.
- Investor networking and strategic partnerships.
- Global platform for showcasing innovations.
Global Relevance:
- A response to the 20% drop in clean-tech solar investments in developing nations in 2024.
- SolarX Accelerator first launched in Africa, now expanded to APAC, underlining ISA’s commitment to cross-border collaboration.
About SolarX Accelerator Programme
Purpose:
- Identify and support early-stage start-ups developing scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable solar energy solutions.
Key Features:
- Tailored mentorship and business support.
- Access to global investors and clean-tech stakeholders.
- Facilitates deployment of solar innovations across diverse geographies.
Target Outcome:
- Accelerate clean energy entrepreneurship, particularly in regions vulnerable to climate impacts.
About International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Type: Treaty-based intergovernmental organization
Founded: 2015 (India and France at COP21 in Paris)
Members: 123 Member and Signatory countries
Headquarters: Gurugram, India
Mission:
- Promote solar energy adoption to combat climate change and expand energy access.
- Mobilize support for solar innovation, especially in developing and vulnerable nations.