Be part of the UN Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) Youth Climate Innovation Programme
The Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) launched the groundbreaking Youth Climate Innovation (YCI) Program to assist young innovators from developing nations in conceiving, developing, and implementing high-impact climate technology solutions that are both locally applicable and globally adaptive.
The YCI Programme offers a structured path for young innovators to develop and scale breakthrough climate technologies in four key regions: Asia-Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Each element of the YCI Programme is crafted to provide participants with the necessary skills, resources, and networks to transform their innovative concepts into practical solutions.
YCI Idea Lab: This is a 7-day virtual event where participants engage in design thinking techniques to generate and refine climate solutions. The Idea Lab is region-specific and provides mentorship and opportunities for collaboration with peers.
YCI Incubator: Teams that win the Idea Lab move into a 12-week intensive incubation phase, where they receive practical support to transform their ideas into feasible products or services. This phase includes educational sessions, mentorship, and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning with other regional teams.
YCI Accelerator: Teams selected from the incubator progress to a 4-week acceleration program, concentrating on preparing for investment and building partnerships. During this stage, teams will have the chance to present their ideas at regional and global climate events, connecting with potential investors and partners.
Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 20 October 2024.
Additional Information
Network and Partnerships: Connect with fellow climate innovators, industry experts, and global partners. Join a vibrant innovation community of over 250,000 members through CTCN and Seedstars' network.
Funding and Support: Access a network of more than 5,000 investors and institutions focused on climate technology. Receive free access to startup tools like Amazon Web Services, Hubspot, Miro, Airtable, Notion, and Twilio.
Develop Entrepreneurial Skills: Engage in over 30 hours of workshops and practical training on business development, climate technology, and scaling solutions.
Marketing: Boost your project's visibility through CTCN and Seedstars' platforms and networks.
Visibility: Showcase your climate solution by participating in a regional or global climate conference, with opportunities to pitch your project in person.
- Education/Experience: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years of work or community engagement experience.
- Age: Between 18 and 35 years old.
- Location:You are from Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Latin America and the Caribbean, or the Asia-Pacific region.
- Areas of Interest: Focus on the water-energy-food nexus, mobility, energy systems, buildings, or industry.
- Passion for Climate Action: You are deeply committed to contributing to climate action.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: You either have a climate idea to develop or are already an entrepreneur.
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