Empower Innovation. Drive Change.
The African Digital Impact Challenge 2025 invites bold entrepreneurs from across Africa to showcase digital solutions tackling key Sustainable Development Goals Quality Education, Economic Growth, and Sustainable Cities.
About the Challenge
The African Digital Impact Challenge (ADIC 2025) is an annual online competition launched by MPM, dedicated to identifying and supporting African startups using technology for social good.
Eligibility
The African Digital Impact Challenge 2025 is open exclusively to African entrepreneurs and startups with digital solutions that address at least one of our focus SDGs: Quality Education, Economic Growth, Sustainable Cities, or Gender Equality.
To be eligible, applicants must:
-
Be based in an African country.
-
Be an individual or a team aged 18–40.
-
Have a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP) no concept notes, purely theoretical ideas, or early-stage plans are eligible.
-
Ensure the project directly contributes to at least one of the challenge’s SDGs.
-
Be committed to actively participating in the digital acceleration program, mentorship sessions, and public voting stage.
Eligible Project Types
We are looking for digital solutions that are already functional (MVP stage) and can create meaningful change aligned with our SDGs. Projects may include, but are not limited to:
Continuous Support and Growth
At ADIC 2025, we believe that real impact goes beyond awards. Our commitment doesn’t stop after the winners are announced, it’s just the beginning. We aim to nurture long-term success stories, ensuring that every promising project continues to grow, evolve, and reach the communities it was designed to serve.
Together, these efforts ensure that ADIC 2025 is not just a competition, it’s a launchpad for African innovators building the digital future of the continent.
Your Journey to Impact
Follow the key milestones that will shape your path from idea to continental recognition.