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ACET Youth Policy Lab 2026
African Center for Economic Transformation
About this opportunity
Continent-wide initiative for young Africans (18-35) to gain policymaking, leadership, and innovation skills. Theme: “From Coordination to Commercialization: Youth, Innovation & Growth.”
The ACET Youth Policy Lab 2026 is a continent-wide challenge that invites young Africans to engage directly in policymaking by simulating real-world governance challenges.
What it offers
- A dynamic platform blending a hackathon’s creativity with policy design rigor
- Mentorship, teamwork, and a continent-wide digital campaign
- A transformative learning experience focused on policy analysis, innovation, and leadership
Who can apply
- Young Africans aged 18–35
- Citizens of African countries
How to apply
- Apply between June 15 and July 7, 2026
- Deadline to apply: July 7, 2026
- Teams of 5 will be formed after selection
Good to know
- The program runs from June 15 to November 4, 2026
- Key stages:
- Teams formed in September 2026
- Pitch your idea in November 4, 2026
- Winners announced on November 4, 2026
- Top teams are featured and rewarded
- Participants join the YES Ambassador Program, a regional youth network
This summary is AI-generated from the official posting. Always verify every detail on the official site before applying.
Key details
TypeProgram
LocationPan-African
Fieldpolicymaking, leadership, innovation
DeadlineRolling, no fixed deadline
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
Source : acetforafrica.org · Always verify details on the official site.