Description
This national challenge is a call to merge environmental sustainability with economic viability, perfectly aligning with Egypt’s ambitious climate change goals. It is a catalyst for groundbreaking innovations and technology-driven solutions for Climate Change.
Join this transformative journey for a chance to gain amazing prizes, engage with industry leaders and get recognized by institutions shaping the future of sustainability!
The competition is funded by the European Union, led by Life Makers Foundation and Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, in collaboration with Samsung, Nile University, Egyptian Food Bank, and governmental partnerships & facilitated by Nilepreneurs.
Competition Tracks
GreenHouse Gas Emission Mitigation
Biodynamic Agriculture
Waste management and recycling
Small- Scale Renewable Energy
Halting Desertification
Application Criteria
A group of 2-4 people
Age of the team members 21 -35 years
Residents of Egypt
Solid idea that contributes directly to the identified climate change issues
Demonstrate a proven technical knowledge (know-how) about the idea.
Submitting max 3 min video of your idea and how the idea are directly linked to choosen challenge.
The form will be submitted as a team.
Financial and Technical Support
Join the UniGreen Climate Change Competition for a shot at winning incredible total pool of financial and in kind support totaling 2 Million EGP.
This total value will be distributed among 7 winners, providing them with a combination of support and valuable services, such as financial support, technical mentorship, and other essential resources to fuel their success.
First Place up to 850,000 EGP
Second Place up to 535,000 EGP
Third Place up to 435,000 EGP
Fourth Place up to 235,000 EGP
Fifth Place up to 135,000 EGP
Sixth Place TBA
Seventh Place TBA
Timeline
Open Call: December 12th
Call Closes: March 16th
Finalists Announcement: March 25th
5-day offline boot camp: April 21st
Final ceremony: June 2nd & 3rd
Find application form here