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Empowering Young Kenyans to Develop Innovative Climate Solutions

Youth Climate Innovation Challenge

For informal settlements — creating sustainable and resilient communities through innovative approaches.

Deadline
9th June, 2025
Participants
300 Young Innovators
Location
Kenya (Nationwide)
Prize Pool
KES 500,000
Key Dates

Application Period Has Closed

Applications closed — check back for future cycles
  1. June 9, 2025Application Deadline
  2. June 23, 2025Shortlist Announced
  3. July 23, 2025Pitch Day (KICC Nairobi)
Challenge Overview

Empowering Youth to Create Climate Solutions

The 2025 Youth Climate Innovation Challenge aims to empower young Kenyans to develop climate solutions for informal settlements, focusing on creating sustainable and resilient communities through innovative approaches.

Focus Areas

Innovation Themes for Informal Settlements

  1. Focus Area 1

    Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

    Develop sustainable solutions for clean water access, improved sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion that are climate-resilient and affordable.

    Example Solutions Low-cost water filtration systems · Community sanitation facilities · Hygiene education programs

  2. Focus Area 2

    Flood Resilience & Urban Drainage

    Create innovative approaches to manage stormwater, prevent flooding, and improve drainage systems in densely populated informal settlements.

    Example Solutions Permeable pavement solutions · Rainwater harvesting systems · Early warning flood systems

  3. Focus Area 3

    Renewable Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure

    Design affordable, clean energy solutions and sustainable building practices that reduce carbon footprints while improving living conditions.

    Example Solutions Solar home systems · Biogas digesters · Green building materials

Eligibility

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have an active yoma.world profile
  • Kenyan youth aged 18–35 years
  • Individuals or teams of up to 4 members
  • Solutions must address at least one focus area
  • Innovations must include climate education components
  • Proposed solutions should be implementable within 12 months
  • Previous climate action experience is a plus but not required
Total Prize PoolKES 500,000+ 6 Months Mentorship
How to Participate

Application Process

Application Period Closed
  1. 1

    Register Online

    Complete the online registration form with your personal details and a brief description of your innovation idea.

  2. 2

    Develop Your Concept

    Work on your innovation, focusing on feasibility, sustainability, and impact. Utilize available resources and mentorship.

  3. 3

    Submit Your Proposal

    Submit a detailed proposal including implementation plan, budget, and expected outcomes.

  4. 4

    Pitch & Showcase

    Selected finalists will present their innovations to a panel of judges during the Climate Innovation Summit.