Cal for applications: YouthADAPT Challenge 2023
The African Development Bank Group and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) are jointly implementing a strategic partnership program, the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), aimed at mobilizing $25 billion to scale up and accelerate climate change adaptation actions across Africa. Eligibility Criteria Age – The entrepreneur must be between the ages of 18 to 35. Citizenship of founder – The founder must be of African nationality or the founder must be playing an active role in the operations of the enterprise. Geography and legal registration of the company – The business must be legally registered in Africa. Profitability – The business must have generated profits for the last two years. Impact/ Climate adaptation – The business must demonstrate a direct impact on climate adaptation and resilience. Gender Only female-owned enterprises are eligible – 51% of shareholding should be female. Industry – Must be within the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies. Read m...