Call for African Urban Innovations - Million Lives Collective

About this opportunity

The Million Lives Collective is on the lookout for impactful, scale-ready solutions for smart, healthy, equitable and resilient cities. Focus Areas: - Circular Production: Economic development while replenishing natural resources - Climate-Resilient Services & Infrastructure: Reduce emissions, adapt to heat/flooding/water scarcity - Youth Employment & Mobility: Decent work, skills, transport for youth, women, girls, refugees - Digital Equity: Inclusive access to urban technologies and digital services - Safe & Healthy Spaces: Thriving, socially secure, healthy urban environments Eligibility: - Sub-Saharan African innovations targeting urban residents - Credible pathway to impact 1 million+ urban Africans living on less than USD 5.50/day - Developed by, or implemented with, nationals of Sub-Saharan African countries Benefits: - Visibility among leading development agencies and funders - Access to IDIA's global ecosystem of innovation actors - Eligibility for African Cities Innovation Fund (ACIF) grants up to USD 75,000 - Technical assistance, coaching, mentoring, partnership support

Who can apply

• Innovators, entrepreneurs, community organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Solutions targeting urban residents living on less than USD 5.50/day
• Credible pathway to impact 1 million+ people
• Developed by or with nationals of Sub-Saharan African countries

What you get

• Visibility among development agencies and funders
• Access to IDIA global ecosystem
• Pathway to ACIF grants up to USD 75,000
• Technical assistance and mentoring
• Partnership support

How to apply

1. 1
   Review eligibility

   Check that you meet all criteria before starting your application.

2. 2
   Prepare documents

   Gather transcripts, recommendation letters, and any required essays or statements.

3. 3
   Submit application

   Apply directly through the official link below. Deadline: Rolling. No fixed deadline.