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MTN Uganda–WWF PachiPanda Innovation Challenge 2026

MTN Uganda and WWF Uganda

MTN Uganda and WWF Uganda are inviting young Ugandan innovators, entrepreneurs, students and youth-led SMEs to apply for the 2026 PachiPanda Innovation Challenge under the theme “Nature Meets Innovation: Unlocking Africa’s Green Economy.” The challenge supports commercially viable solutions that combine nature, technology and entrepreneurship to address environmental challenges while creating jobs and sustainable livelihoods.

Who can apply

  • Young Ugandans aged 18–35
  • University students
  • College students
  • Young innovators
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Youth-led startups
  • Youth-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Focus areas

  • Nature-based climate resilience
  • Sustainable livelihoods
  • Green enterprises
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Natural-resource conservation
  • Digital solutions for Africa’s green economy
  • Environmental innovation
  • Climate entrepreneurship
  • Technology for sustainability
  • Job creation and green livelihoods

Requirements

  • Applicants must be aged 18–35.
  • Applicants must be based in Uganda.
  • The proposed solution should combine nature, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.
  • The solution should create environmental, social and economic value in Uganda.
  • Preference will be given to solutions that are already operational, being piloted or supported by a working proof of concept.
  • Applicants should demonstrate measurable impact or clear potential to scale.
  • Applicants should prepare a short pitch deck or concept note before completing the application.
  • Commercial viability and potential to create jobs or sustainable livelihoods should be clearly demonstrated.

Application steps

  • Review the official PachiPanda Innovation Challenge information and eligibility requirements.
  • Confirm that the applicant or youth-led enterprise meets the 18–35 age requirement.
  • Select the most relevant PachiPanda focus area.
  • Prepare a short pitch deck or concept note describing the solution.
  • Explain the environmental problem being addressed and how the solution works.
  • Demonstrate the solution’s innovation, commercial potential, environmental impact and ability to scale.
  • Provide evidence of a proof of concept, pilot, existing customers or measurable impact where available.
  • Complete the official MTN Uganda PachiPanda Challenge 2026 online application form.
  • Submit the application by 30 September 2026.
Global Grants Hub strategic note

A strong Uganda-specific opportunity for young innovators and youth-led enterprises developing practical green solutions. Applicants with only an early idea may be less competitive because MTN Uganda and WWF are giving preference to solutions that already have a working proof of concept, pilot, customers, measurable impact or clear scaling potential. Strong applications should show both environmental value and commercial viability, demonstrating how the innovation can protect nature while creating jobs, income or sustainable livelihoods.

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