Apply Now: Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2025 – Empowering Young Innovators in the Tourism Sector
The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2025 is now open for applications, offering young innovators across Africa a platform to showcase their ideas, gain mentorship, and access global exposure. This competition aims to empower the next generation of leaders in Africa’s travel and tourism industry.
What is the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge?
The challenge is designed to support youth-driven projects that tackle key challenges in Africa’s tourism sector. Whether it’s new technologies, sustainable travel solutions, or community-based initiatives, the competition invites young innovators to propose ideas that can transform the future of tourism in Africa.
Why Participate?
Prizes and Rewards:
- Grand Prize: USD $1,000 worth of prizes
- 1st Runner-Up: USD $500 worth of prizes
- 2nd Runner-Up: USD $500 worth of prizes
Winners will also receive:
- Professional Development: Access to free short courses offered by UN Tourism
- Mentorship: Guidance from experienced tourism professionals through the Africa Youth in Tourism Mentors and Innovators Network
- Global Exposure: Opportunities to present at international tourism events and connect with industry leaders worldwide
Who Can Apply?
This challenge is open to young individuals, partnerships, and organizations working within the tourism sector. Participants must be:
- Youth aged 18–35
- Postgraduate students of all ages are also welcome to apply
- The competition is inclusive, welcoming applicants of all gender identities, races, and physical abilities
How to Apply
To enter, you must submit:
- A brief project proposal (500 words or less), including:
- The vision and originality of the project
- How it addresses a challenge in tourism (e.g., technology, sustainability, community impact)
- The project’s sustainability and long-term impact
- A timeline for implementation
- The type of support needed (funding, mentorship, investment)
- A 5-minute demo or MVP (Minimum Viable Product) presentation
Remember, each participant can submit only one entry.
Selection Criteria
Your project will be evaluated based on:
- Originality: How unique and innovative is your idea?
- Sustainability: Does the project have a long-term impact on the environment, society, and economy?
- Significance: Is the project addressing a critical issue in the tourism sector?
- Applicability: Can the project be adapted or scaled in other areas of the industry?
- Practicality: Is there a clear and actionable plan for execution?
- Impact: What potential does your project have to drive meaningful change in the tourism industry or local communities?
Deadline and How to Apply
The deadline for submissions is 28th February 2025. Apply now through the Youth in Tourism IC 2025 application portal to take part in this exciting challenge. For more details and updates, visit the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge information page.
Don’t Miss Out!
This is your chance to shape the future of Africa’s tourism sector, gain professional support, and bring your innovative ideas to the global stage. Apply now and help make a lasting impact on Africa’s tourism industry!
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