YouthConnekt Africa Awards 2018 for Outstanding African innovators ($20,000! prize)

UNDP Rwanda and the Ministry of Youth seek nominations for the YouthConnekt Africa Awards, part of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2018. Outstanding African innovators between the ages of 16 and 35 will compete for prizes totalling $20,000!

The YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2018is hosted by the Rwandan Ministry of Youth and will convene more than 3000 young leaders with Heads of State and leaders from business, academia, and civil society. Delegates will have a great chance to network with attendees and other speakers.

eligibility criteria:

• Nominee is between the ages of 16 and 35
• Nominee is a citizen of an African Union state
• Project clearly addresses one of the four award categories
• Project is registered as a company or cooperative
• Project has been in operation for two years or fewer
• Nominee is able to attend the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2018 for Boot Camp and Awards Ceremony (Oct 8-10)

The YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2018

Click here to read more about the programme

Application Deadline: September 29th 2018

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