• $1000.00 grant seed for the winner.
• $500.00 grant seed for 1^st & 2^nd runner up.
• Complimentary enrolment for short courses provided by UNWTO.
• Mentorship, partnership, potential funding support and career opportunities.
• Opportunity to be part of an established network of Africa Youth in Tourism Mentors and Innovators.

Check: 2024 AFN International Eco-Hero Awards

Eligibility

• Open Youth in Africa.
• Age limit – 35 years.
• Competitor required to show a demo/Minimum Viable Product (MVP) (5 min) during the presentation.

Entry Guidelines

Clearly indicate the following to avoid disqualification:

• The vision, uniqueness, authenticity and rationale.
• Evidence of innovation in travel & tourism or related industry challenge being solved in Africa – COVID 19 era and into the future (such as technological, social entrepreneurship, educational, youth empowerment and job creation, environmental sustainability, community development, etc.)
• The sustainability of the impact of the project on travel and tourism, local communities and/or related industries.
• Timelines for the project.
• The kind of support required – funding, investors, mentorship, partnerships, etc.
• Conclusion/additional, but relevant information of not more than 500 words.

Also Check: 2024 CIVICUS Digital Action Lab (DAL)

Competition Timelines for 2024 Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge

• Challenge Opens: 01st November 2023.
• Closing date: 01st March 2024.
• Adjudicators will shortlist Top 5: 22nd March 2024.
• Shortlisted project promoters will be informed: 29th March 2024.
• Mentorship for elevator pitches (12 hours): 10th April – 16th May 2024.
• Submission of shortlisted project promoters: 5-minute presentation at the Summit – 15th May 2024.
• Top 3 announced on 31st May 2024.
• Competitor required to show a demo/ Minimum Viable Product (MVP) (5min) during the presentation.
• Winners & Runners-up announcement: At ATLF Awards in Gaborone, Botswana October 2024.

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