GET.invest Matchmaking | Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2026

27 October 2026 - 29 October 2026|


Kigali, Rwanda

Kigali Convention Centre

GET.invest Matchmaking at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2026 In Partnership with EnDev/GIZ

The GET.invest Matchmaking provides participants with the opportunity to connect with potential business partners, public and private investors and policymakers in a series of pre-arranged personal 20-minute meetings to build first connections or deep-dive into business-related opportunities.

The GET.invest Matchmaking format offers:

  • An online platform, where participants can present themselves and their business, browse other attendees' profiles on a searchable participants list with AI-suggested matches

  • A profile that puts what you do in front of every conference delegate, from ministries and regulators to investors, distributors and manufacturers

  • Twenty-minute bilateral meetings you book yourself, scheduled across all three days of the forum

  • A free mobile app (available on the App Store and Google Play) where participants can manage their meetings when- and wherever they want

  • On-site personal assistance from the GET.invest Matchmaking Organisation Team during the forum

How the GET.invest Matchmaking works

Follow the steps below to make the most out of the networking opportunities at the forum:

Register for the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2026

To participate in the GET.invest Matchmaking at GOGSFE 2026, you will first need to complete your registration for the forum. To register, please visit https://www.offgridsolarforum.org.

Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email with an invitation link to join the GET.invest Matchmaking platform. Activate your profile using the invitation link in your email. You may log in with your LinkedIn or Google account and connect your existing profile with b2match.

Create a Clear and Compelling Profile

Your profile is your first impression on the platform, make it count!

Keep it clear and concise, showing who you are, what you can offer, and who you want to meet. Add a short pitch, a biography and your areas of activity. Specific profiles attract significantly more meeting requests than merely complete ones.

Browse Participant Profiles

The platform’s matchmaking tool helps you find the most promising contacts.

Browse the participants list, use filters to narrow by sector, country or interest, and check 'My Matches' for suggestions generated from your profile. Engaging with suggested profiles can lead to valuable connections and unexpected opportunities.

For a detailed explanation, please visit our 'How To Book Meetings' page.

Showcase Your Business Opportunities and Get More Requests

To elevate your profile and attract more meeting requests, present your opportunities in the Marketplace—whether products, services, projects, or areas of expertise. Entries can be added seamlessly through your Dashboard or directly from the list of opportunities.

Proactively highlighting your offerings positions you to connect with the right partners and transform initial interactions into valuable, long-term collaborations.

Start Networking Early: Make Contact Before Kigali

Don’t wait for the event to begin—start connecting with potential partners right away through a quick chat message. Send meeting requests to the delegates you want to see, and use the messaging function to introduce yourself. The best meetings are usually the ones that started as a message weeks earlier.

When requesting a meeting, include a short description of what you’d like to discuss to enhance the acceptance rate of your request. Make the most out of the structured one-on-one sessions by sending and accepting meeting requests that fit your goals. Being proactive helps turn these brief, focused meetings into valuable, long-term collaborations.

Bring The App With You

Install the free b2match mobile app (available on the App Store and Google Play) to manage your schedule, message other delegates, follow the agenda and receive updates from the organisers throughout the forum.

Additional Questions

You can find a complete guide to your profile, meetings and virtual marketplace in our FAQ section.

GET.invest Matchmaking at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2026 In Partnership with EnDev/GIZ

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GET.invest

GET.invest is a European programme that mobilises investment in clean energy, closing the gap between finance demand and supply. Since 2016, the programme has supported over 700 projects and companies on their journey to financial close – driving energy market development and unlocking potential for partnerships and investment. Through tailored advisory services, GET.invest empowers project and business developers, while its collaborative approach creates opportunities for financiers and partners to engage in impactful, bankable ventures. Delivered in cooperation with a broad network of partners, the programme forms part of a wider ecosystem of solutions and advises on the full spectrum of clean energy initiatives – from smaller, innovative ventures to utility-scale infrastructure projects. GET.invest currently operates across sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. The programme is co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria.

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EnDev

EnDev is a strategic partnership of likeminded donors and partners to support access to modern energy. Access to modern energy is a prerequisite for social and economic development. EnDev works in 20 countries around the globe.

https://endev.info/

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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH works worldwide for a future worth living. Together with our partners, we create opportunities and sustainably improve people’s lives. Through our networks, we turn international agendas into action – with a global vision and local impact.

https://www.giz.de/en

GET.invest is co-funded by