The Afri-Plastic Challenge Invites Early/Idea Stage Startups that seeks to eliminate Plastic usage

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Nov 18, 2021
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About the Opportunity:

We are seeking the creation of new or the development of early-stage products, technology and/or services to encourage the reduction or elimination of plastic usage across Sub-Saharan Africa.

By the end of the Challenge successful community-centered products and services will have demonstrated a sustainable approach to reducing the reliance on plastic that also supports the empowerment of women and girls.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must have a new or early-stage idea that seeks to reduce or eliminate plastic usage across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Ideas must be focused in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Applicants can be formally constituted and operating in Sub-Saharan Africa as either a registered business or NGO, but applications from individuals and community groups will also be accepted.

Benefits of the Opportunity:

In February 2022, 25 Semi-Finalists will be selected and each receive a £25,000 grant.

In June 2022, of those 25 Semi-Finalists, 10 will be selected to move forward to the finalist stage and will receive a grant of £75,000 to support in the development and validation of their solutions.