Africa Innovates for the SDGs
Africa Innovates for the SDGs is a new award for African social innovators with exceptional ideas and initiatives linked to any of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Open to innovators from any one of Africa’s countries, Africa Innovates for the SDGs will recognize and award exceptional early-stage African innovation that solves key challenges linked to the Sustainable Development Goals. The winners will be awarded the grand prize and have their work showcased at an international level, helping them to expand their work. Selected innovators will receive funding to develop and scale their innovations to become financially sustainable and reach as many beneficiaries as possible. Successful applicants will receive regional exposure and a cash award.
Basic eligibility criteria:
Applicant must be a citizen of any African country or a resident in any African countries for a minimum of 3 consecutive years.
Applicant must be 18 years or older.
General criteria
The solutions submitted to Africa Innovates for the SDGs must:
Be unique, new and innovative.
Clearly contribute to one or more of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Have already been tested or have proven impact.
Have the potential to create strong and meaningful impact on society especially for large numbers of people.
Applications must be received by September 7, 2018. Click here to learn more.
