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UN Climate Change Youth Event (ACE Hub) 2026

Key Information

Organisation

UNFCCC

Status

Open

Application Deadline

30 Sep 2026

Program Type

Challenge

About this Program

A global opportunity for young climate leaders to pitch innovation at COP31.

Benefits & What You Get

Fully funded attendance at COP31; global platform for local innovations.

Eligibility

Youth climate leaders aged 18-35 with proven community impact.

Startups That Could Apply

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Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers

Trella Uber for trucks in MENA

Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business

Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages

SafeBoda Safer bodas for Kampala

Khazna Financial inclusion for Egypt

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