GCA/AfDB Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge for African Entrepreneurs 2022

This challenge seeks to boost sustainable job creation through support for entrepreneurship and youth-led innovation in climate change adaptation and resilience across Africa.

The Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT Challenge) is an annual competition and awards programme for youth-led enterprises (50% women-led) jointly organised by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Climate Investment Funds (CIF) as part of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme YouthADAPT Flagship Programme.

About African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Established to promote economic and social development efforts on the continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group comprises three entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB) which is the parent institution, created following an agreement signed by 23 founding member states on August 14, 1963 in Khartoum, Sudan. This became effective on September 10, 1964. The group includes two concessionary windows – the African Development Fund (ADF), established on November 29, 1972 by the African Development Bank and 13 non-African countries; and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF), set up in 197... read more

GCA/AfDB Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge

Aim and Benefits of GCA/AfDB Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge

In this edition of the challenge, 20 innovators will emerge as winners at an award show and will have access to post-award support in the forms of:

• $100,000 USD grant for each winner
• Capacity Building and Training
• Mentorship and Coaching

Requirements for GCA/AfDB Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge Qualification

• Open to young entrepreneurs and Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa;
• Applicant should be aged between 18 and 35;
• Delivering climate adaptation or resilience solutions addressing real-life challenges;
• Legally registered and operating in Africa;
• Able to show revenues for at least two years.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit GCA website