Changemakers Innovation Challenge “24
Driving Change with Digital Innovation
ABOUT CHANGEMAKERS INNOVATION CHALLENGE
The Changemakers Innovation Challenge was conceived by ACT Foundation as a response to the impressive work of community non-profits and social enterprises in Africa that leverage technology and digital tools to create social change within their communities.
Whether it be solutions in mobile health, farm automation, telemedicine, ed-tech microfinance, and beyond, technological advancements continue to strengthen the capacity of organisations to solve social problems. Emerging technological innovations like artificial intelligence, data analytics, blockchain, renewable energy sources, and other transformative solutions also play a pivotal role in driving social change.
In response to these trends, ACT Foundation seeks to garner partnerships towards the support of such forward-thinking organisations and innovators in creating lasting impact.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Changemakers Innovation Challenge is open to non-profits and social enterprises in Africa. Businesses carrying out innovations that lead to social impact may also apply.
Organisations must submit social innovations that address challenges in alignment with any of the SDG Goals Click here for more insights on the SDGs
Organisations that have been awarded funding as winners of the Changemakers Innovation Challenge in the past are not eligible.
Non-profits or social enterprises must be registered with the government agency in charge of organizations’ registry in their respective countries.
All submissions must be innovative solutions that use technology or digital systems as major tools in driving community impact. Evidence of claims must be provided through web links, videos, pictures and any other online presence.
Organizations must have been in existence for at least two years.
All social innovations must be at the growth stage and must have been tested or implemented on direct beneficiaries. Evidence of claim must be provided through pictures, news releases, etc
All social innovations must have been implemented within the past two years. PILOT INNOVATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Click here to read our EVALUATION CRITERIA.
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