The YCI Programme provides a clear pathway for young innovators from ideation to scaling groundbreaking climate technologies in developing countries across four regions Asia-Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Each component of the YCI Programme is designed to equip participants with the skills, resources, and networks needed to turn their innovative ideas into reality.
Benefits of the Programme
Mentorship and Coaching : Access to +50 experienced mentors and entrepreneurs-in-residence who provide hands-on support.
Network and Partnerships : Connect with fellow climate innovators, industry experts and partners globally. Join an innovation community of +250k members from CTCN and Seedstars’ network.
Funding and Support : Access to a network of +5k investors and institutions focused on climate technology. Free access to start-up tools (e.g. Amazon Web services, Hubspot, Miro, Airtable, Notion, and Twilio).
Develop Entrepreneurial Skills : Participate in over 30 hours of workshops and practical training focused on business development, climate technology, and scaling your solutions.
Marketing : Increase your project’s visibility through CTCN and Seedstars platforms and networks.
Visibility : Participate in-person at a regional or global climate conference to pitch your climate solution
Eligiblity
Education/ Experience : At least Bachelor and/or 3 years of work experience and/or community engagement
Age : You are between 18 and 35 years old
Geography : You are from Africa, MENA, Latin America and the Caribbean or Asia-Pacific
Experienced / interested in : Water-energy-food nexus, mobility, energy systems, buildings, and industry
Passion for climate action : You have a strong commitment to contributing to climate action
Entrepreneurial drive : You are interested in developing a climate idea or are already an entrepreneur
Timeline
The YCI Programme will run between November 2024 and December 2025.
