Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) 2.0 MENA supports high-impact enterprises developing climate-smart solutions that improve water and energy efficiency, strengthen food systems, and build resilience across the region.
Water and Energy for Food (WE4F)2.0 MENA is a regional initiative advancing private-sector solutions at the nexus of water, energy, and food.
Building on the success of WE4F 1.0, the programme accelerates climate-smart innovation, supports growth-oriented enterprises, and strengthens ecosystems across the Middle East and North Africa.
WE4F 2.0 MENA expands on this foundation to scale the next wave of high-impact enterprises and strengthen the enabling environment in which they operate.
The programme aims to support a portfolio of at least 120 enterprises across the region, ensuring that growth leads to real water savings, resilient food systems, reduced emissions, and stronger regional livelihoods.
Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) 2.0 MENA supports high-impact enterprises developing climate-smart solutions that improve water and energy efficiency, strengthen food systems, and build resilience across the region.
Support for established enterprises to enhance water and energy efficiency and scale sustainably.
For more details, click here to view the track 1 factsheet.
Acceleration for innovative companies with strong potential for regional expansion and investment.
For more details, click here to view the track 2 factsheet.
Adapted support in challenging environments to strengthen resilience and inclusive growth.
Dedicated support for up to 30 early-stage enterprises in the water energy food sector.
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