African Climate Innovation Challenge 2023 for young Africans . Apply below.
When is Application Deadline: 29th June 2023
Tell Me About Award: Empowering young Africans to create impact in their local communities by solving sustainability challenges through entrepreneurship and innovation.
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The ACIC Curriculum will take place online over a period of 5–6 weeks between July and August 2023. By filling and submitting this application form and if selected, you and your team (everyone listed below) agree to commit fully to the ACIC program by taking part in the online sessions as well as the in-person ACIC pitch event in Nairobi, Kenya.
This is not legally binding. However, please only apply if you have a serious interest in participating!
Please fill out all the fields in this application with great care. Once submitted, your response cannot be changed any more.
If you apply as a group (max. 6 persons), one submitted application is sufficient. You do not have to submit an application for each team member, just make sure to list all of them with the desired information. Please enter the email address of the team leader in the first field and make sure this e-mail is correct.
Type: Contest
Who can Apply?
- Before applying, make sure your team and yourself are willing and able to commit to the program of the ACIC
- You should be a team of 2 – 6 people. Applications from teams with less than 2 people and more than 6 people will not be considered
- Although not required, we specifically want to encourage female-led teams and teams with 40% – 50% female participants
- All the members of your team must be of African descent and based in Africa
- Existing and officially registered start-ups will not be considered
- The idea you are applying with must be centered around climate change mitigation and/or climate change adaptation
- All members of your team must be between 18 and 35 years old
- All members of the team must have a good mastery of the English language
Which Countries are Eligible? African countries
Where will Award be Taken? Kenya
How Many Awards? 10
What is the Benefit of Award?
- Up to USD15,000 in prize money for the three winning teams to directly implement their innovative start-up ideas in their communities.
- Tailor made curriculum as well as dedicated Peer-to-peer mentorship for all participants to further develop their start-up ideas.
- 3 months incubation for all 10 selected teams to move past the ideation stage and turn their ideas into reality.
- Pitch your project during the African Climate Summit co-hosted by the Republic of Kenya and the African Union Commission (AUC) in Nairobi.
How to Apply: APPLY NOW
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