2025 In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge
The In-country YouthADAPT Challenge is calling on youth-led MSMEs and innovators to drive climate adaptation and resilience across Africa.
Africa is on the frontlines of climate change. From erratic weather disrupting agriculture to floods damaging critical infrastructure, the impacts are being felt across sectors—threatening livelihoods, mobility, and food security.
We are calling on younth-led MSMEs to bring forward innovative, scalable, and locally relevant solutions that strengthen the country’s resilience to climate shocks.
This Call for Solutions seeks bold ideas that address pressing adaptation needs in agriculture and infrastructure, in five countries with a focus on digital tools, green technologies, and community-driven models.
Summary of the 2025 In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge
- Type: Contest
- Training Duration: 12 months
- Eligible Countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Nigeria
- Perks: Up to $30,000 in funding, Dedicated mentorship from industry experts, Networking and accelerated growth, Investment opportunities and lots more
- Deadline: August 4, 2025
Eligibility Criterias for the 2025 In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge
Age Requirement
- Entrepreneurs must be between 18-35 years old at the time of application.
Business Registration
- Your business must be legally registered to operate in an African country.
Revenue Generation
- Business must have generated revenues over a minimum two-year period.
Business Plan
- Must have a SMART business plan for your climate adaptation solution.
Impact Focus
- Business must demonstrate direct impact in food security or infrastructure.
Eligible Countries
- Entrepreneurs aged 18-35 with legally registered businesses in one of the 5 focus countries are eligible: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Participating Perks for the 2025 In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge
The In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge offers comprehensive support to transform your climate innovation from concept to market-ready solution with measurable impact.
Innovation Support
- Up to $30,000 in funding plus dedicated mentorship from industry experts to develop and scale your climate solution.
Dragon’s Den Pitch Event
- Exclusive platform to present your solution to investors, partners, and stakeholders in a high-visibility national event.
Accelerated Growth
- 12-month comprehensive program with workshops, technical assistance, and milestone-based support to fast-track your growth.
Networking Opportunities
- Access to exclusive investor networks, partnership opportunities, and connections with fellow climate entrepreneurs across Africa.
Investment Connections
- Direct access to our partner investor network and opportunities for follow-on funding to scale your impact.
Scale-Up Support
- Comprehensive scaling assistance including strategic partnerships, market expansion guidance, and access to follow-on investment opportunities.
Deadline: August 4, 2025
