2,9 mégatonnes de déchets électroniques sont produites en Afrique par an, dont seulement 20% sont recycled globally. On the continent, five startups are meeting this growing challenge by recycling and reusing batteries, creating energy storage solutions, reducing waste, and supporting local industries

Hinckley Recycling (Nigéria) est le premier electronic waste recycler approved by the Nigerian government, is at the forefront of battery recycling in Africa. Based in Lagos and operating four collection centers across the country, the company shows how local solutions can effectively address global e-waste challenges.

The company is transforming these batteries into energy storage systems, primarily for telecom towers and mini-grids across the country. inno-Neat followed in Kenya. It was founded in 2022 by Godfrey Simiyu Katiambo. Inno-Neat is changing the way battery waste is treated in Kenya. The company is transforming used batteries into solar energy management systems, responding to challenges related to electronic waste and energy storage in sub-Saharan Africa.

Watercycle Technologies (Royaume-Uni) et EWaste Africa are joining forces to address the growing challenges of battery recycling in Africa. This partnership aims to meet the growing demand for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries, fuelled by the expansion of the continent's technological landscape. Beyond waste management, this collaboration contributes to supporting Africa's transition to renewable energies and electric mobility.

This partnership combines global technical expertise with local market knowledge. Thinkbikes (Nigéria) has carved out a niche for itself in Africa by reusing lithium-ion batteries from old laptops for use in its electric cargo bikes. Founded by engineer Tolulope Olukokun in 2020, the company is behind the first electric bikes in Nigeria, combining practical design

These startups are transforming the e-waste problem in Africa into opportunities for energy storage, job creation, and sustainable progress. Their efforts highlight the continent's growing role in the global battery recycling industry.