2025 In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge

Deadline: Aug 04, 2025

other

partially funded

Africa

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge

The In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge is calling on youth-led MSMEs and innovators to drive climate adaptation and resilience across Africa.

Opportunity Details:

Date Published: July 24, 2025
Application Deadline: August 04, 2025
Category: Contest, Entrepreneurs
Eligible Locations: Africa

Climate KIC

🎁 Benefits of In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge

The challenge offers comprehensive support to transform your climate innovation from concept to market-ready solutions with measurable impact.

Key Benefits:

Innovation Support:
Up to $30,000 in funding plus dedicated mentorship from industry experts to develop and scale your climate solution.
Dragon’s Den Pitch Event:
Exclusive platform to present your solution to investors, partners, and stakeholders in a high-visibility national event.
Accelerated Growth:
12-month comprehensive program with workshops, technical assistance, and milestone-based support to fast-track your growth.
Networking Opportunities:
Access to exclusive investor networks, partnership opportunities, and connections with fellow climate entrepreneurs across Africa.
Investment Connections:
Direct access to partner investor networks and opportunities for follow-on funding to scale your impact.
Scale-Up Support:
Comprehensive scaling assistance including strategic partnerships, market expansion guidance, and access to follow-on investment opportunities.

✅ In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Requirement:
Entrepreneurs must be between 18-35 years old at the time of application.
Business Registration:
Your business must be legally registered to operate in an African country.
Revenue Generation:
Business must have generated revenues over a minimum two-year period.
Business Plan:
Must have a SMART business plan for your climate adaptation solution.
Impact Focus:
Business must demonstrate direct impact in food security or infrastructure.

Strategic Focus Countries:

While applications are welcome from across Africa, preference will be given to entrepreneurs from these strategic countries driving climate innovation:
Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: August 04, 2025
How to Apply:
Visit the In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge Application Portal to learn more and apply.

🌟 Contact Information

For further details, visit the In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge Website.

Benefits

Up to $30,000 in funding plus dedicated mentorship from industry experts to develop and scale your climate solution.
Exclusive platform to present your solution to investors, partners, and stakeholders in a high-visibility national event.
12-month comprehensive program with workshops, technical assistance, and milestone-based support to fast-track your growth.
Access to exclusive investor networks, partnership opportunities, and connections with fellow climate entrepreneurs across Africa.
Direct access to our partner investor network and opportunities for follow-on funding to scale your impact.
Comprehensive scaling assistance including strategic partnerships, market expansion guidance, and access to follow-on investment opportunities.

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