The European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe has issued a fresh call to European businesses, investors, and technology providers to explore opportunities in the country’s renewable energy and agriculture sectors, pointing to the upcoming RE4Agri 2026 conference as a key entry point for those interested in the market.
The event is scheduled to run from 7 to 9 September 2026 in Harare, where participants will have the opportunity to engage in structured matchmaking sessions with Zimbabwean partners across the energy and agricultural value chains. The gathering will also serve as a platform for the official launch of GET.invest Zimbabwe, a country-specific initiative aimed at mobilising private investment into the renewable energy sector.
GET.invest is a European programme focused on channelling investment into clean energy, offering project developers and businesses support to become investment-ready while connecting them with potential financiers. The programme provides market insights, a funding database, and organises industry events to foster partnerships, and was founded in 2022, with its headquarters in Amsterdam.
Zimbabwe’s push to establish a dedicated GET.invest country window builds on momentum from earlier renewable energy initiatives in the country. A related country window backed by the European Union and Germany was previously launched in Harare during the EU-Zimbabwe Economic Forum, drawing government officials, private sector players, and development partners. That earlier initiative was designed to unlock private investment in renewable energy by improving access to financing, supporting regulatory reform, and offering technical guidance to project developers.
The renewed focus on renewable energy in agriculture reflects the scale of the challenge facing Zimbabwean farmers. Agriculture accounts for approximately 17% of Zimbabwe’s GDP and employs around 52% of the population, yet the sector remains constrained by unreliable grid power, forcing many farmers to rely on costly diesel generation. Addressing this energy gap through solar and other renewable solutions is seen as critical to improving productivity and profitability across the agricultural value chain.
Earlier collaboration around these themes has already drawn significant interest. A related RE4Agri conference held in Harare in mid-2026, co-hosted by the EU Delegation, GET.invest Zimbabwe, and the Renewable Energy Association of Zimbabwe, attracted more than 250 delegates from the energy, agriculture, government, and development finance sectors. The upcoming September gathering is expected to build on that engagement, offering a further opportunity for European partners to connect directly with Zimbabwean stakeholders.
For European businesses and technology providers considering entry into the Zimbabwean market, the RE4Agri 2026 conference offers a rare combination of networking, policy dialogue, and direct exposure to a newly formalised investment platform. With Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector under growing pressure to modernise its energy use, and renewable energy increasingly positioned as a solution to both power reliability and cost concerns, the September event in Harare is shaping up to be a significant moment for EU-Zimbabwe economic cooperation.
Interested parties have been encouraged to register and participate through the official RE4Agri 2026 channels ahead of the September dates.