The European Union and EDFI Management Company launch ElectriFI country window in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
EUR 15 million to support renewable energy solutions and expand electricity access in underserved areas, with a focus on the Green and Lobito Corridors.
Brussels / Kinshasa, 19 May 2026 — The European Union and EDFI Management Company (EDFI MC) have officially launched a dedicated ElectriFI country window for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with a total allocation of EUR 15 million to support increased access to sustainable and reliable electricity.
The launch event takes place at the European Union Delegation in Kinshasa and brings together key public and private stakeholders, including the Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity, the Directors General of ARE, ANSER and SNEL, Team Europe Ambassadors, and representatives of the private sector. ElectriFI is an EU-funded impact investment facility managed by EDFI Management Company to support access to electricity and sustainable energy in emerging markets.
The DRC country window aims to accelerate investment in innovative energy solutions, particularly in strategic corridors, by financing private sector companies active in energy access and renewable energy. According to ElectriFI material on the DRC market, the country window is designed to support increased production capacity and improved access to clean and renewable energy. While ElectriFI has historically focused on early-stage businesses, the DRC window adopts a growth capital approach, targeting slightly more mature, revenue-generating companies and projects with demonstrated off-grid and on-grid business models and scalability potential.
By launching this country window, the European Union and EDFI Management Company reaffirm their commitment to mobilising private investment for sustainable development and to supporting the DRC’s energy transition. The initiative also reflects the collaborative approach used for other country windows, which are established with EU Delegations and with the support of national authorities.
About EDFI Management Company
EDFI Management Company (EDFI MC) is a multilaterally owned impact asset manager which delivers innovative development finance solutions that enable European DFIs, development banks and private sector investors to increase the scale and impact of their work. The company focuses on business models, technologies and geographies where other investors have not been able to operate at the desired scale given their resources and investment criteria. For more information, visit www.edfimc.eu
About ElectriFI
The Electrification Financing Initiative – ElectriFI, managed by EDFI Management Company, is an impact-first investment facility, funded by the European Union. ElectriFI is investing in early-stage private companies and projects that increase or improve access to and supply of sustainable energy in developing countries. For more information, visit www.electrifi.eu and www.edfimc.eu.
