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

Published: 15 Sep 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.

GCA/AfDB Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge

Application Deadline	October 4, 2022
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)
Gender	Men and Women

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

• 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

October 4, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) on www.youthadapt.africa to apply