Youth-led MSMEs and innovators across Africa are invited to enter the In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge, a huge opportunity to drive climate adaptation and resilience.
With Africa at the frontlines of climate change, the challenge targets youth-led innovative, scalable, and locally relevant solutions that strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate shocks.
Ideal ideas are those that address pressing adaptation needs in agriculture and infrastructure in Africa with a focus on digital tools, green technologies, and community-driven models.
Funding and other benefits
– Each winning entry stands to get up to $30,000 in funding plus dedicated mentorship from industry experts to develop and scale their climate solution.
– You will have the opportunity to present your solution to investors, partners, and stakeholders in a high-visibility national event, the Dragon’s Den Pitch Event
– Opportunity to achieve accelerated growth through a 12-month comprehensive program with workshops, technical assistance, and milestone-based support to fast-track your growth.
– The challenge also provides networking opportunities: You will have access to exclusive investor networks, partnership opportunities, and connections with fellow climate entrepreneurs across Africa.
Who can apply?
Who can apply?
– Entrepreneurs must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application
– Your business must be legally registered to operate in an African country
– Your business must have generated revenues over a minimum two-year period.
– You must have a business plan that is SMART for your climate adaptation solution.
– Your business must demonstrate direct impact in food security or infrastructure.
How and when to apply
Apply by August 4, 2025. Click HERE to begin the process.
The In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge invites youth-led MSMEs and innovators across Africa to present solutions that enhance climate adaptation and resilience.
The challenge, focusing on digital tools, green technologies, and community-driven models, seeks to address crucial adaptation needs in agriculture and infrastructure on the continent.
Participants can receive up to $30,000 in funding, mentorship from industry experts, and the chance to present their solutions at the Dragon's Den Pitch Event.
Additionally, there is an opportunity for accelerated growth through a 12-month program offering workshops, technical aid, and milestone-based support. Networking opportunities with investors, partners, and other climate entrepreneurs in Africa are also included.
Eligible applicants are entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35, whose businesses are legally registered in an African country, have had at least two years of revenue generation, and have a SMART business plan focusing on climate adaptation solutions impacting food security or infrastructure.
Applications are open until August 4, 2025, with more information available through the provided link.
