Deadline: 15th October, 2025.
#MyLittleBigThing is an initiative by MK-Africa, a woman-owned SME based in Nairobi Kenya that offers consultancy services in sustainability training, strategy development, and reporting to companies that are looking to create measurable social, economic, and environmental impact.
Through #MyLittleBigThing’s partnerships with Safaricom, Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership, PKF, South African Airways, and Crew 2030, MK-Africa trains, mentors and supports young people to innovate and set up social enterprises based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and sustainable business practices. #MyLittleBigThing is inspired by Nobel laureate, the late Wangari Maathai’s ‘Little Thing’ of planting trees. They run programs targeted at university students across Africa.
Prizes
- Finalists will participate in an exclusive mentorship and training program focused on key areas like design thinking.
- Winners will receive a combination of seed funding (the exact amount to be disclosed to finalists), ongoing mentorship, and networking opportunities to scale their innovations.
- The prize is non-transferable and must be used for the development of the winning project.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Applicants must be citizens of an African country, and the proposed project must be designed for implementation in Africa.
- The Challenge is intended for “Gen Zs” and “young, purpose-driven minds “ across Africa.
- Submissions must align with one of the four specified thematic tracks.
- Projects must be in the early stage (idea, concept, or early implementation).
Judging Process and Criteria
An expert panel selected by MK-Africa will evaluate all eligible applications based on the following criteria:
- Innovation: The novelty, creativity, and uniqueness of the solution.
- Impact: The project’s potential to create significant, positive social or environmental change and transform ideas into tangible impact.
- Feasibility: The technical and operational viability of the project.
- Scalability: The potential for the project to grow and be replicated, transforming entire sectors.
- Alignment: How well the project aligns with the Challenge’s mission of creating an African narrative for sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
For more information and application.