MTN/WWF Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025

The MTN/WWF Africa PachiPanda Challenge is a two-phase competition organized by MTN and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to develop youth-led entrepreneurial solutions addressing environmental challenges in Africa. Participants form teams of up to three and undergo a human-centred design sprint, with winners progressing to a Pan-African final. First-prize winning teams from each participating country receive prizes valued at $5,000 USD.

Prize money for winning teams (up to $5,000 per country) plus networking and visibility within a broad innovation and environmental network.

Open to young people aged 18 to 35 and youth-led SMEs from select African countries.

Visit the MTN Pachipanda Challenge page for information and application details.