GCA/AfDB 2022 Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge for African Entrepreneurs

  •  Contest
  •  04-Oct-2022
  •   Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

This challenge seeks to boost sustainable job creation through support for entrepreneurship and youth-led innovation in climate change adaptation and resilience across Africa.

The Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT Challenge) is an annual competition and awards programme for youth-led enterprises (50% women-led) jointly organised by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Climate Investment Funds (CIF) as part of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme YouthADAPT Flagship Programme.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to young entrepreneurs and Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa;
  • Applicant should be aged between 18 and 35;
  • Delivering climate adaptation or resilience solutions addressing real-life challenges;
  • Legally registered and operating in Africa;
  • Able to show revenues for at least two years.
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Offered Benefits

In this edition of the challenge, 20 innovators will emerge as winners at an award show and will have access to post-award support in the forms of:

  • $100,000 USD grant for each winner
  • Capacity Building and Training
  • Mentorship and Coaching

Application Process

Go to Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) on www.youthadapt.africa to apply
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