Smart Africa, YouthConnekt Africa, and 4Ds Metrics have launched the Youth Emerge Challenge, calling on young African innovators aged 18 to 35 to apply for a chance to gain continental recognition, expert mentorship, and a showcase opportunity at the Transform Africa Summit 2025.

Applications will be evaluated based on customer desirability—how well the solution addresses a real, validated need—technical feasibility, and business viability, with an emphasis on scalability and sustainability in the target market.

The initiative reinforces Smart Africa’s digital transformation agenda and YouthConnekt Africa’s mission to empower youth through innovation and entrepreneurship. The deadline to apply is June 20, 2025.