Are you an entrepreneur with an innovative solution that addresses a development challenge? Apply for the Africa Youth SDG Innovation Award before 11 June 2023.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), through its Subregional office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA), in partnership with the African Youth SDG Summit and AfriLabs, invites applicants for the Africa Youth SDG Innovation Award. The Award is a competition that aims to recognize and reward outstanding young entrepreneurial efforts with innovations that resolve a specific development problem for firms, governments, households and communities and with an impact on the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Interested participants must filfil the following to apply:
- Be a citizen of an African country
- Be between the ages of 18 and 35
- Have developed an innovative solution that addresses a development challenge
- Be able to demonstrate the impact of their innovation
Award winners will receive the following benefits:
- A cash prize of $10,000
- An opportunity to present their innovation at the Africa Youth SDG Summit
- Access to mentorship and support from experts
- An opportunity to participate in training and development programs
To apply, visit: Africa Youth SDG Innovation Award