Nigeria

The **Apollo Africa Leadership Foundation (AALF)** — in partnership with **UNICEF Nigeria, Lagos State Waterways Authority, Platform Capital, Rensource Energy, WeCyclers, and other ecosystem leaders** — is searching for **final-year Nigerian university students** already building practical solutions to climate and sustainability challenges in their communities.

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**Five outstanding innovators** will be selected by an expert panel and placed in a **6-month incubation** with partner organizations, **gaining investor access, grant funding opportunities, and national visibility.** If you are already building — this is your moment to scale.

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👉 **Apply:** Click **"Go to Opportunity"** to learn more and submit your application.

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### What You'll Gain

* 6-month incubation placement with a leading partner organization
* Opportunity to pitch directly to investors and ecosystem leaders
* Access to grant funding to support implementation and scale
* Visibility through partner networks, media exposure, and stakeholder engagement
* Access to industry experts, corporate partners, and potential collaborators

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### Who Can Apply

* Final-year student currently enrolled in a Nigerian university
* Actively piloting or implementing a climate-focused solution
* Addressing one or more of the following areas:
  * Solar & Clean Technology
  * Climate-Resilient Agriculture
  * Water Management
  * Waste Recycling & Circular Systems
  * Flood Mitigation Projects

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### What They Are Looking For?

* Innovation and originality
* Community impact
* Feasibility and implementation progress
* Scalability potential
* Alignment with sustainability and climate goals

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**⚠️ Important Application Information**

* Only final-year students with active, implemented solutions are eligible — ideas alone will not qualify
* Five innovators will be selected by an expert judging panel including senior leaders from LASWA, NIGCOMSAT, Catalyst Fund, Rensource Energy, and the Recyclers Association of Nigeria
* Programme is supported by UNICEF Nigeria and a broad ecosystem of climate and investment partners

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**Deadline:** 4 July 2026

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English

Climate Resilience

Community Sustainability

Fundraising

Innovation

Presentations

Social Entrepreneurship

Stakeholder Engagement

Final-year Nigerian university students with active climate solutions can win a 6-month incubation, investor pitch access, grant funding, and industry

Student-Led Climate Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2026

Student-Led Climate Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2026

By UNICEF Nigeria