Youth4Climate Services Innovation Hackathon 2026: ICPAC Invites Young Climate Innovators to Showcase Digital Solutions - Global South Opportunities

Young climate innovators across the IGAD region have an opportunity to showcase their work at the Youth4Climate Services Innovation Hackathon 2026, a regional initiative organised by the IGAD Climate

The opportunity is open to young climate innovators aged 18 to 35.

Eligible participants must meet the following requirements:

• Be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Be a national of, or based in, an IGAD member state, subject to the final eligibility guidelines.
• Have an existing climate-related digital tool, platform, product or solution.
• Ensure that the solution is functional or at the pilot stage.
• Be able to demonstrate how the solution works.
• Clearly explain the intended users and current development stage of the solution.
• Demonstrate the potential contribution of the innovation to climate services.
• Be available to participate in the hackathon and present the solution to experts, evaluators and potential partners.

Concept-only proposals without a demonstrable solution will not be eligible.

Interested young climate innovators should complete the official online application form before the deadline.

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Additional information about the hackathon, eligibility requirements and initiative can be found in the official Youth4Climate Services Innovation Hackathon Concept Note.

The opportunity may be particularly relevant to young people working at the intersection of climate change, technology, data, environmental services and innovation who already have a working or pilot-stage digital solution.