Applications are now open for the ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2023 . The Changemakers Innovation Challenge was conceived by the ACT Foundation as a response to the impressive work of community-based non-profit organisations, businesses and social enterprises in Africa that are harnessing technology/digital tools to create social change in their communities. Research shows that the majority of non-profit organisations using technology/digital tools to design and develop communities are getting ahead in the world and also creating lasting impact.
The challenge is open to non-profit organisations and social enterprises across Africa that are using various technological/digital tools to create innovative social solutions. The support, including funding and training, is to enable them to increase their impact within the community where they currently operate and beyond.
benefits
- Grant funding will be awarded to the three (3) winners of the Changemakers Innovation Challenge for scaling their innovative solutions in different communities. Technical support will also be provided as applicable.
Eligibility
- Open to non-profit organisations and social enterprises in Africa. Companies carrying out innovations that lead to social impact can also apply.
- Organisations must present social innovations that address challenges within any of the Foundation's main focus areas;
- Cheers,
- Entrepreneurship,
- Environment
- Leadership
- Organisations that have received funding as winners of the Changemakers Innovation Challenge in the past are not eligible.
- Non-profit organisations or social enterprises must be registered with the government body responsible for registering organisations in their respective countries.
- All submissions must be innovative solutions that use technology or digital systems as important tools to generate impact in the community. Evidence of claims must be provided through web links, videos, photos and any other online presence.
- Organisations must have been in existence for at least two years.
- All social innovations must be in the growth phase and must have been tested or implemented on direct beneficiaries. Proof of the claim must be provided by means of photos, press releases, etc.
- All social innovations must have been implemented within the last two years. Pilot innovations will not be accepted.
Application
Entries for the Changemakers Innovation Challenge close on Monday 31 July 2023. Late entries will not be considered. Only one entry per organisation will be accepted. Once an entry has been submitted, no additional changes will be accepted.
For more information, visit Changemakers innovation challenge .
