Youth4Climate Services Innovation Hackathon 2026
Brief Description
The Youth4Climate Services Innovation Hackathon 2026 is an exciting opportunity hosted by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). Running from December 8th to 10th, 2026, this hackathon is designed to strengthen youth-led climate information solutions across the IGAD Region. Whether you are a software developer, entrepreneur, or data scientist, this program challenges you to demonstrate how your existing climate-related digital tool or platform addresses practical challenges in the climate services value chain, from sector-specific advisories to accessible risk communication.
Name of Host Institution
IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- Must be nationals of, or based in, an IGAD member state.
- Must possess an existing, functional climate-related digital tool, platform, product, or solution at the pilot stage.
- Must be able to demonstrate the solution, explain its functionality, and identify intended users.
- Must be available to participate in the hackathon and present to technical experts and the evaluation panel from December 8th to 10th, 2026.
- Must submit all required application materials by November 6, 2026.
Application Materials
You are required to submit your proposal to [email protected] by November 6, 2026, featuring:
- A brief description of your innovation and the specific problem it targets.
- An explanation of your solution’s contribution to the climate services value chain.
- Details on your intended users and how your tool responds to their needs.
- Evidence of your current development stage, such as working demonstrations, prototypes, screenshots, video, or pilot results.
- Information on your team’s relevant skills, distinctive features, and potential for scaling.
Deadline
November 6, 2026


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