Empower Innovation. Drive Change.
The African Digital Impact Fellowship and 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 Program
This initiative is a pan-African fellowship designed to support young leaders and innovators through a five-month online learning and mentorship journey. Selected fellows engage in structured trainings, expert-led sessions, and collaborative challenges that transform ideas into actionable solutions with real social impact. Built as a continuation of the momentum created through AYLS, the fellowship combines learning, practice, and community to empower a new generation of changemakers across Africa.
Our Reach & Influence
Behind every figure is a story of collaboration, innovation, and growth. Together, we advance the challenge and its long-term impact.
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,000€, Total Prize Fund for Winning Projects
Eligibility
The African Digital Impact Challenge 2025 is open to African entrepreneurs and startups developing digital solutions that address at least one of the following 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.
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 with strong potential to create meaningful change and clear alignment with our focus SDGs. Projects may include, but are not limited to:
Continuous Support and Growth
At ADIC 2025, impact is not defined by awards alone. Our engagement goes beyond the final announcement, focusing on supporting projects well after the challenge ends. We are committed to fostering long-term growth, helping promising initiatives evolve, scale, and reach the communities they aim to serve.
Through this approach, ADIC 2025 becomes more than a competition. It serves as a launchpad for African innovators shaping the continent’s digital future.
Your Journey to Impact
Follow the key milestones that will shape your path from idea to continental recognition.
Meet Our Mentors & Trainers
Guiding you with expertise, inspiration, and hands-on support to turn your ideas into impactful solutions.
Emily
ceo
John
Project Manager
Cristofer
Head of Sales
Corey
Chief Architect
Jane
Legal Advisor
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