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.
The In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge 2025–2026 is officially OPEN!
Are you a young entrepreneur (18–35) in Kenya
, Tanzania
, Rwanda
, Ghana
, or Nigeria
with a bold solution on climate adaptation? This opportunity is for you.
The Challenge, implemented by Kenya Climate Innovation Center in partnership with
Global Center on Adaptation is an initiative designed to support young African innovators driving #climateadaptation solutions, especially those using digital tools, green technologies, and community-driven models.
Through the YouthADAPT Challenge, we’re looking for 100 youth-led MSMEs with impactful, locally driven innovations in agriculture and infrastructure.
