Challenge
Africa Youth Future Forward Innovation Challenge 2026
ICOYACA South Africa
Summary
A continental innovation challenge designed to empower young African changemakers building scalable, tech-driven, and socially impactful solutions. Focuses on AI, Climate, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Youth Wellness, and Smart Trade.
Eligibility
Young entrepreneurs, startup founders, student innovators, and youth-led teams across Africa with scalable and impact-driven ideas.
Benefits
Accelerator and mentorship programme, investor engagement, continental visibility, and a chance to win the R20,000 (~$1,100 USD) Grand Prize funding.
Requirements
PDF pitch deck, 3-minute video pitch, and core implementation milestones for the next 12 months.
Application process
Submit application through the official platform including applicant info, team info, innovation details, and implementation needs.