The African Development Bank’s In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge 2025 is a unique opportunity for young African entrepreneurs to scale climate adaptation solutions. Targeting youth-led businesses in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, the program offers funding, mentorship, and business acceleration to drive impactful climate innovation across the continent.

Summary of African Development Bank

• Host: African Development Bank (AfDB)
• Category: Competitions | Training
• Eligible Countries: African Countries
• Reward: $30,000 Funding | Access to Investors | Mentorship & Training
• Deadline: August 4, 2025

About African Development Bank

The In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge 2025 is an initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), under the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP). It is designed to support youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that are developing innovative solutions to address the impacts of climate change. The challenge aims to empower young African entrepreneurs by providing financial support, technical assistance, and business development services, helping them scale climate adaptation solutions that enhance resilience in sectors such as agriculture, water, infrastructure, and food security.

African Development Bank Benefits

• <p>Up to $30,000 in funding (grant + de-risking support)</p>
  


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  <p>12-month accelerator program with expert mentorship</p>
  


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  <p>Access to investor networks and pitch events</p>
  


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  <p>Showcase at COP30 and join the YouthADAPT Alumni Network</p>
  


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  <p>Technical assistance and business development support</p>

African Development Bank Eligibility

• Entrepreneurs must be between 18-35 years old at the time of application
• Your business must be legally registered to operate in an African country
• Business must have generated revenues over a minimum two-year period
• Must have a SMART business plan for your climate adaptation solution

How To Apply for African Development Bank 2025

To apply for the In-country YouthADAPT Challenge, interested and qualified candidates should click the button below to submit their applications.<span style="color:#6B1518"></span>


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