African Development Bank In-country YouthADAPT Challenge

The In-country YouthADAPT Challenge is a competition inviting Africa-based youth-led MSMEs and innovators to develop climate adaptation solutions. It offers funding and mentorship to help scale climate solutions, with a national pitch event and a 12-month growth program. It targets ideas that strengthen resilience in agriculture and infrastructure using digital tools, green technologies, and community-driven models.

Funding up to $30,000, mentorship, pitch opportunity to investors, 12-month program with workshops and technical assistance, networking opportunities

Entrepreneurs must be 18-35 years old, their business must be registered to operate in an African country, must have generated revenues over a minimum two-year period, and must present a SMART climate adaptation solution.

Submit your application via the provided apply link