Applications are open for the African Climate Innovation Challenge (ACIC) 2025. This initiative provides up to $10,000 in prize money for youth-led startups addressing climate change in Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be legally registered in their country.
- Consist of at least two team members, all of African descent and based in Africa, aged 18 to 35 years.
- Focus on climate change mitigation and/or adaptation.
- Be at the prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage; ideation-stage projects are not eligible.
- Ensure all team members are proficient in English or French.
- Female-led teams and teams with 40-50% female participants are encouraged.
Benefits
- Up to $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.
The African Climate Innovation Challenge supports early-stage climate-focused ventures aiming to build community resilience across Africa. Participants will receive a tailored curriculum for startup development and opportunities to present their solutions to climate stakeholders. The program is a collaborative effort by 3 E's 4 Africa (3E4A), Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), and Startup Lounge Africa (SLA).
