Youth Innovation Challenge
Part of the Youth in Energy Empowerment agenda, the Challenge gives young people a stage to pitch energy solutions — and the recognition, prizes and connections to take them further.
From idea to impact
Apply
Young innovators submit an energy solution addressing access, efficiency or sustainability.
Shortlist
A panel selects the most promising ideas to develop and pitch.
Pitch
Finalists present at the World Energy Day Conference to industry judges and investors.
Win & scale
Winners receive recognition, prizes and support — often presented by conference sponsors.
Turning youth energy into enterprise
Africa's energy future will be built by its young people. The Challenge channels their creativity into real solutions — and connects them to the mentors, sponsors and investors who can help them scale.
It sits alongside YEEP and the Energy Professional Awards as part of the Foundation's youth-empowerment mission, contributing to SDGs on education, decent work, and affordable clean energy.
Part of a bigger movement
- YEEP — 6-month industry attachment
- Energy Professional Awards
- School talks & advocacy
- Youth project financing
Have an energy idea worth backing?
Register your interest in the next Youth Innovation Challenge.