Applications are open for the African Climate Innovation Challenge 2024 For Young Africans. Apply Below”:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the African Climate Innovation Challenge is
Tell Me About The African Climate Innovation Challenge 2024 For Young Africans:
The African Climate Innovation Challenge is jointly developed and implemented by 3 E’s 4 Africa (3E4A), Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) and Start.Up Lounge Africa (SLA). This project targets innovative young African changemakers to encourage and empower them to make a difference in their communities.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
All fields
Type:
Contest
Who can Apply For The African Climate Innovation Challenge 2024 For Young Africans?
Additionally, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Your startup should be a team of at least 2 people. Applications from startups with less than 2 people will not be considered.
- Although not required, we specifically want to encourage female-led teams and teams with 40% – 50% female participants to apply.
- All the members of your team must be of African descent and based in Africa.
- Your startup must be focused on climate change mitigation and/or climate change adaptation.
- Your start-up should be at least at the prototype or MVP stage. We will not consider projects still at the early or ideation stage
- All members of your team must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- All members of the team must have a good mastery of either English or French
Which Countries Are Eligible?
African countries
Where will the Award be Taken?
Africa
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Additionally, the benefits include:
- Up to USD 10,000 in prize money for winning startups to directly implement their innovative start-up ideas in their communities.
- Tailor-made curriculum for all participants to further develop their startups.
- Pitch your startup and solutions at a gathering of major climate stakeholders and an international audience.
How to Apply:
To apply, fill out the application form here.
