YouthADAPT Challenge 2025 ($30K)

About

The YouthADAPT Challenge 2025 invites young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Tanzania to apply for grants up to $30,000, providing a unique opportunity to develop and scale climate adaptation solutions while receiving mentorship and access to investor networks, all aimed at addressing critical issues in food security and infrastructure.

Benefits

• Grants up to $30,000 to support development and scaling of adaptation solutions
• 12-month accelerator featuring expert mentorship, technical support, and milestone-based funding releases
• Dragon’s Den pitch events at national showcases for exposure to investors, partners, and stakeholders
• Access to investor networks, peer ecosystems, and opportunities for follow-on investment and market expansion support

Eligibility Criteria

• Youth entrepreneurs aged 18–35
• Based in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, or Tanzania
• Registered in the respective country
• MSMEs must have generated revenue for at least two years
• Offering climate adaptation solutions with measurable impact in food security or infrastructure

Target Region

Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania

Target Sector

Climate Adaptation