Our Impact So Far
Smart Cooking Africa has achieved significant progress in just a short time — thanks to early partners and dedicated community action.
Key Milestones
2023
🟢Received $2,500 seed funding from USAID (CIAT-Biodiversity)
🟢 Registered as a Malawian business and completed first stove prototype
2024
🟢 Designed and launched EcoBest 100 – an affordable, efficient gasifier stove
🟢 Developed EcoBest 200 with integrated solar-powered lighting system
🟢 Launched localized biomass pellet fuel production pilot
🟢 Hosted official product launch event at Gymkhana Club, Zomba
🟢 Initiated community outreach via Facebook and rural agents
Who We Work With
We’re grateful for support from partners like USAID, and welcome collaborations with:
NGOs & development agencies
Local governments
Environmental & climate action programs
Schools and community organizations
Renewable energy investors
Why Partner With Us
Scale up production & local jobs
Expand clean energy access to 500,000+ users by 2030
Promote women- and youth-led entrepreneurship
Advance health, education, and sustainability in Malawi
What We Need
To expand, we are currently seeking $35,000 in funding to:
Purchase a high-capacity biomass pellet machine
Scale stove production and rural distribution
Roll out our loan-based clean energy repayment model
Let’s Build a Cleaner Future Together
Are you an organisation, donor, school, or supporter passionate about clean energy, sustainability, and community impact in Malawi? We’d love to hear from you. Please fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you promptly.