Call for Young Inventions: 2026 Youth Community Innovation Challenge Kicks Off

Grassroots youth inventors and artisan fabricators across all 10 regions of Cameroon are invited to submit their prototypes for the 2026 Youth Community Innovation Challenge. With a collective award purse of 2,700,000 FCFA in implementation seed grants, selected finalists will also receive 6 months of incubation mentoring, lab access, and deployment support. Competition Categories: 1. Clean Water Access & Rural Sanitation Systems 2. Renewable Solar Energy & Clean Cooking Solutions 3. Sustainable Agriculture & Food Post-Harvest Storage 4. Classroom Educational Technology 5. Plastic Waste Transformation & Artisanal Recycling Submissions are accepted as individuals or teams of up to 3 members. Entry is 100% free through our online submission portal.