2026 MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge: ₦ 10 Million Prize

MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: MTN x WWF
Host Country: Africa
Category: Trainings || Competitions 
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Leadership Training• Networking• ₦ 10 million Funding
Eligibility: Students from 50+ African Countries
Deadline: August 28, 2026

MTN Africa Challenge 2026 Details

The Africa PachiPanda Challenge, a joint effort by MTN and WWF to inspire and support innovative solutions addressing pressing environmental challenges across the continent.



This program aligns with WWF’s global goals, its Africa Strategy, and its established practices. It also adds significant value to the Mobilising More for Climate (MM4C) Programme.

Specifically, the challenge contributes to achieving WWF’s core objectives of zero habitat loss, preventing species extinction, and promoting healthy populations.

Furthermore, WWF’s Africa Strategy, titled “Making Nature Count,” aims to ensure that the value of Africa’s natural capital is fully integrated into decision-making by governments, corporations, financial institutions, and society.

MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge Benefits

• The top three winners will receive prize money to fuel their ideas and represent Nigeria at the Africa Finale — alongside other country champions! 
  • First (1st) Position – ₦ 5,000,000
  • Second (2nd) Position – ₦ 3,000,000
  • Third (3rd) Position – ₦ 2,000,000
• The winning solutions from the challenge will be implemented to address the pressing environmental challenges in the respective countries. This will contribute to the long-term sustainability of these communities and the African continent as a whole.

MTN Africa Challenge Requirements

To be considered for the MTN Africa Challenge, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Must be an individual innovator or part of a youth-led SME.
• Must be from a participating African country.
• Must have an innovative idea, solution or venture addressing an environmental or sustainability challenge.
• Must demonstrate the potential for the solution to create meaningful impact.
• Must be willing to participate in the challenge and its development activities.

Focus Areas for Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge

• Climate Change and Resilience
• Waste Management and Circular Economy
• Biodiversity and Nature Conservation
• Water Security
• Sustainable Food Systems

Challenge Stages for MTN Africa Challenge

• The challenge will take place in two phases. During phase one, applications in each country will be shortlisted.
• Following this, selected participants will form teams of up to three members and undergo a human-centred design process during a 5-day sprint week.
• This process will involve business modelling, customer identification, and developing unique value propositions.

How To Apply for MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2026

The step-by-step guide to apply for the MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge is as follows;

• Visit the official application portal (Click the link below).
• Fill the online application form.
• Submit your application by the deadline.

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

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