Tanzania Wins First Place at the Regional AYC Competition 2025
On 5 December 2025, the Regional AYC Competition was successfully held, bringing together innovative youth-led business ideas from nine African countries: Sierra Leone, Togo, Uganda, South Africa, Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Burkina Faso, and Tanzania. Each participating country was represented by its national winning team, selected through a competitive nationwide process.
The Regional AYC Competition provided a platform for young innovators to present practical, scalable business solutions addressing key economic and social challenges across the region.
Tanzania Secures First Prize
We are proud to announce that Tanzania emerged as the 1st Prize Winner at the competition. Tanzania was represented by Project Team Skyverse Solution, who presented an innovative project titled “Chambua Karanga Machine.”
The Chambua Karanga Machine project stood out for its creativity, practicality, and strong potential for real-world impact, earning top recognition among all participating countries.
Program Implementation and Partnerships
The Tanzanian team was supported through the Skills Enhancement Program (SEP), which was conducted by E3empower Africa Company in Tanzania. The program was implemented in partnership with JA Africa and sponsored by the ZZ Zurich Fund from Switzerland.
Through the SEP, participants were equipped with essential skills in:
- Business idea development and validation
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Market analysis and solution design
- Pitching, presentation, and teamwork
The success of Project Team Skyverse Solution is a strong testament to the effectiveness of this collaborative approach, combining structured training, mentorship, and strategic partnerships.
Recognizing Regional Innovation
All participating countries presented diverse and impactful projects through their respective teams, reflecting the growing strength of youth entrepreneurship across Africa. Tanzania’s first-place achievement highlights the importance of investing in youth skills development and innovation-driven programs.
Looking Ahead
E3empower Africa Company remains committed to empowering young people through high-impact training and capacity-building initiatives. We extend our sincere congratulations to Project Team Skyverse Solution on this outstanding achievement and express our appreciation to JA Africa and ZZ Zurich Fund for their partnership and support in advancing youth entrepreneurship.
