Ifeanyi ODOH and Hélène DEMAEGT on the TV set of Inspire

May 11, 2026 | 9:10 AM EAT - 9:16 AM EAT
TV set

Summary :

Schneider Electric and Gaia Impact have formed a strategic partnership to address the critical energy access gap in Africa by combining specialized impact finance with technical industrial expertise. Through a hands-on approach and the use of blended finance, they aim to support and scale innovative African startups that are driving electrification, digitization, and sustainability across the continent. This summary was generated by AI.

Presented by

Ifeanyi Odoh

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Country President, East Africa

Helene Demaegdt

Gaia impact Fund

Founding Partner

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