Youth Tech Challenge Africa 2025 kicked off with a focus on reimagining African cities

On the 12^th of April, the official kick-off of Youth Tech Challenge Africa (YTCA) 2025 took place at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic at its Campus in Benguerir, marking the launch of this year’s edition under the theme "Reimagining the African City."

The opening event brought together students, mentors, and organizers for a full day of presentations, team formation, and project discovery. The agenda included an overview of the competition’s structure, the announcement of selected projects, and the formation of multidisciplinary teams. A highlight of the day was a thematic conference on “IoT & Architecture” led by UM6P’s SAP+D School, which sparked meaningful dialogue at the intersection of technology and urban design.