Applications are open for the African Climate Innovation Challenge
Enabling young Africans to drive change in their communities by addressing sustainability challenges through innovation and entrepreneurship.
Our Mission
Empowering young Africans to drive positive change within their communities.
The African Climate Innovation Challenge is a collaborative initiative developed and led by 3 E’s 4 Africa (3E4A), Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), and Start.Up Lounge Africa (SLA). This project targets innovative young African leaders, inspiring and equipping them to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
We emphasize four key modules to address sustainability challenges through entrepreneurship and innovation.
Objectives
- Supporting African communities in building resilience and adapting to the impacts of climate change at the local level.
- Equipping youth and communities across Africa with the skills, tools, and knowledge to make a positive local impact.
- Fostering knowledge exchange by blending traditional local practices with scientific or modern approaches.
- Tackling climate issues in Africa through innovative entrepreneurial solutions.
Don't miss out on the application deadline which is Nov 8, 2024.
Additional Information
- Customized curriculum for participants to support the growth of their startups.
- Opportunity to pitch your startup and solutions to key climate stakeholders and an international audience.
- Teams must consist of at least two members; applications from single-member startups will not be accepted.
- Female-led teams and those with 40-50% female representation are especially encouraged to apply.
- All team members should be of African descent and based in Africa.
- The startup must center around climate change mitigation or adaptation.
- Your startup should have reached at least the prototype or MVP stage; projects still in the ideation phase will not be considered.
- Team members must be between 18 and 35 years old and fluent in either English or French.
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Fully Funded
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