The ESG Africa Conference is now accepting applications for its 2025 Student Innovation Competition, aimed at empowering young African students to develop creative solutions to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges.
The competition encourages innovation in areas such as ESG culture, sustainability education, tech-driven solutions, social entrepreneurship, waste-to-wealth, and designing resilient cities. It offers students an opportunity to learn, receive mentorship, and gain exposure to ESG-focused leadership.
Eligible applicants must be 30 years or younger and enrolled at any African educational institution. Submissions are open to individuals or teams from any academic discipline.
The competition follows a two-phase process:
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Phase 1: Submit a one-page abstract proposing an innovative ESG solution.
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Phase 2: Top five finalists will be invited to submit a 3,000-word essay expanding on their idea.
Winners will receive cash prizes: R40,000 for the top entry and R20,000 for the runner-up.
All documents must be submitted in PDF format. To apply, visit the official ESG Africa Conference website.
Deadline: July 25, 2025
The ESG Africa Conference is inviting applications for its 2025 Student Innovation Competition, focused on empowering young African students to create solutions for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. Participants are encouraged to innovate in areas such as ESG culture, sustainability education, tech-driven solutions, social entrepreneurship, waste-to-wealth, and resilient city design. The competition is open to individuals or teams from any academic discipline, provided they are 30 years or younger and enrolled in an African educational institution.
The competition consists of two phases. In Phase 1, applicants submit a one-page abstract of their ESG solution. The top five finalists are then invited to Phase 2, where they produce a 3,000-word essay elaborating on their idea. Winners will receive cash prizes, with R40,000 awarded to the top entry and R20,000 to the runner-up. All submissions should be in PDF format, and the deadline for applications is July 25, 2025. Interested participants can apply through the official ESG Africa Conference website.
