Deadline: Unspecified
The MTN/WWF Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 is an exciting innovation initiative designed to empower African youth and youth-led SMEs to develop solutions that address pressing environmental challenges. Organised by MTN in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the programme provides young innovators with mentorship, funding, and visibility to create lasting environmental impact across the continent.
About the PachiPanda Challenge 2025
The PachiPanda Challenge is part of MTN’s commitment to climate entrepreneurship and WWF’s Africa Strategy: “Making Nature Count.” The programme supports WWF’s overarching goals to:
- End habitat loss
- Prevent species extinction
- Restore and maintain healthy populations
Through this collaboration, MTN and WWF are building a pipeline of green enterprises that will not only address local environmental issues but also create sustainable economic opportunities for African youth.
How the Challenge Works
The MTN/WWF Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 follows a two-phase structure:
Phase 1: National Rounds
- Young people and youth-led SMEs from selected African countries submit applications.
- Shortlisted teams (up to 3 members each) are invited to participate in a Sprint Week, where they engage in an intensive human-centred design sprint.
- Teams work on crafting business models, identifying their customers, and defining their unique value propositions.
Phase 2: Pan-African Competition
- Winning teams from the national rounds advance to the Pan-African stage.
- Finalists pitch their solutions before a panel of experts, investors, and stakeholders.
- Winners gain visibility, connections, and access to wider platforms for environmental impact.
Benefits of the PachiPanda Challenge
Participants in the PachiPanda Challenge 2025 stand to gain:
- Cash Prize: National winning teams receive USD 5,000.
- Mentorship: Guidance from industry leaders, sustainability experts, and innovators.
- Exposure: Opportunity to showcase solutions on a Pan-African stage.
- Networks: Access to investors, environmental stakeholders, and business partners.
- Impact: A platform to amplify solutions addressing Africa’s environmental challenges.
Eligibility Criteria
The programme targets young innovators who meet the following requirements:
- Must be aged 18–35 years.
- Must be individuals or youth-led SMEs.
- Must be based in selected African countries (details provided during the application process).
Why Apply for the MTN/WWF Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025?
By joining the PachiPanda Challenge, young Africans gain the unique opportunity to combine entrepreneurship with environmental responsibility. Not only does the challenge provide financial support, but it also equips participants with skills and networks to scale their businesses and drive change across Africa.
This makes the programme ideal for youth innovators passionate about conservation, sustainability, and building Africa’s green future.
Application Details
- Deadline: Not explicitly stated (check the application portal for updates).
- Application Links:
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