Partners

Build the energy transition with us.

O2 works with universities, corporations, developers, and investors who share our conviction that the Middle East and Africa can lead the global energy transition — not follow it.

Partnership models

Three ways to partner with O2.

University

Shape the next generation of energy professionals.

  • Co-design curriculum with O2 Academy faculty
  • Validate and co-accredit professional certifications
  • Provide faculty, research, and guest lecturers
  • Create structured graduate placement pathways
  • Access O2 Studio ventures for applied research
Corporate

Access talent and technology built for your sector.

  • Recruit certified graduates directly from the Academy
  • Host internships and project placements
  • Pilot and procure from O2 Studio ventures
  • Sponsor cohorts aligned to your workforce needs
  • Participate in O2 ecosystem events and roundtables
Investor

Back the companies building the transition.

  • Co-invest in O2 Studio pre-seed and seed rounds
  • Access curated deal flow in energy and climate tech
  • Participate in investor days and portfolio reviews
  • Leverage O2 ecosystem for due diligence and pilots
  • Receive early visibility on emerging MEA ventures

Why partner with O2

The platform others cannot replicate.

01

Regional depth

We are built for the Middle East and Africa — our curriculum, networks, and commercial relationships are rooted in the region, not adapted from elsewhere.

02

Integrated pipeline

Talent and technology flow through the same platform. Partners gain access to both — a certified graduate workforce and a portfolio of investable ventures.

03

Institutional credibility

Our university partnerships, government relationships, and industry co-design processes give every O2 credential and venture real market weight.

04

Long-term alignment

We structure partnerships for multi-year impact, not one-off engagements. Our partners grow with the ecosystem as it compounds over time.

Get in touch

Start a partnership conversation.

Tell us about your organisation and what you are looking to achieve. We will be in touch to explore how O2 can work with you.

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