Deadline: 28 June 2024
Applications are now open for UNDP’s Youth-Led Innovation Challenge that aims to harness the creativity, energy, and entrepreneurial spirit of young people to drive positive change towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.
In the face of pressing global challenges such as climate change and environmental degradation, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions that promote sustainability and create employment opportunities, particularly for the youth demographic. Recognizing this imperative, the Government of Sierra Leone through the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Sustainability Incubator and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Labs are joining forces to support youth-led innovation and green job creation.
Themes
- Innovative solutions addressing environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and natural resource depletion.
Eligibility Criteria
- Young people who…
- Are Sierra Leoneans and resident in country.
- Are aged 18 – 35.
- Are starting to work on a new idea or existing project.
- Can commit to attending:
- A bootcamp, when selected for seed funding and incubation, can commit to implementing their project, which could last until June 2025.
For more information, visit UNDP.
