Youth4Climate Services Innovation Hackathon 2026: ICPAC Invites Young Climate Innovators to Showcase Digital Solutions

Overview

The Youth4Climate Services Innovation Hackathon 2026 is a regional initiative organized by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre. The program seeks to identify, test, and promote youth-led digital innovations that enhance the delivery, access, and use of climate services across the IGAD region. Selected participants will present their working solutions to technical experts, an evaluation panel, and potential partners.

Who can apply

Applicants must be young climate innovators aged 18 to 35 and nationals of or based in an IGAD member state. Participants are required to possess an existing climate-related digital tool, platform, product, or solution that is either functional or at the pilot stage. Concept-only proposals are not eligible. Candidates must be available to attend the event in person and present their work.

Requirements

Applicants must be ready to demonstrate how their digital solution works, explain its functionality, and identify their intended users. Submissions must outline the current development stage of the innovation and its potential contribution to improving climate services and decision-making in the region.

How to apply

Interested individuals must complete and submit the official online application form before the deadline. Applicants should prepare details regarding their digital tool or platform prior to filling out the form.

Key dates

Applications close on 6 November 2026 at 5:00 PM East Africa Time (GMT+3). The hackathon takes place from 8 to 10 December 2026.