Deadline: 20th October, 2024
The Youth Climate Innovation (YCI) Programme is a transformative initiative by the Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) designed to support young innovators from developing countries as they create, develop, and scale high-impact climate technology solutions that are both locally relevant and globally adaptable.
Benefits
- Mentorship and Coaching – Access to +50 experienced mentors and entrepreneurs-in-residence who provide hands-on support.
- Network and Partnerships – Connect with fellow climate innovators, industry experts and partners globally. Join an innovation community of +250k members from CTCN and Seedstars’ network.
- Funding and Support – Access to a network of +5k investors and institutions focused on climate technology. Free access to start-up tools (e.g. Amazon Web services, Hubspot, Miro, Airtable, Notion, and Twilio).
- Develop Entrepreneurial Skills – Participate in over 30 hours of workshops and practical training focused on business development, climate technology, and scaling your solutions.
- Marketing – Increase your project’s visibility through CTCN and Seedstars platforms and networks.
- Visibility – Participate in-person at a regional or global climate conference to pitch your climate solution.
Eligibility
They are seeking passionate individuals and teams ready to tackle the climate crisis head-on. Find out below if you’re the right fit for the Programme.
- Education/ Experience – At least Bachelor and/or 3 years of work experience and/or community engagement
- Age – You are between 18 and 35 years old
- Geography – You are from Africa, MENA, Latin America and the Caribbean or Asia-Pacific
- Experienced / interested in – Water-energy-food nexus, mobility, energy systems, buildings, and industry
- Passion for climate action – You have a strong commitment to contributing to climate action
- Entrepreneurial drive – You are interested in developing a climate idea or are already an entrepreneur
For more information and application.
