Yaoundé, January 23, 2026 – MTN Cameroon and WWF Cameroon unveil the three national winners of the second edition of the Cameroon PachiPanda Challenge, following the national final held at the Cameroon Digital Innovation Centre in Yaoundé on January 23, 2026. The event gathered the 10 finalists selected from 427 innovative projects submitted from the 10 regions of the country.

The first prize goes to the nTron Electronic STEM Kits project. This nTron solution converts plastic waste into filament to produce educational kits aimed at teaching sciences and technologies to students, promoting their orientation towards scientific fields.

The second prize is awarded to Furaha Talla, an innovative digital platform that allows farmers to pre-sell their future harvests at guaranteed prices, thus reducing their vulnerability to climate shocks.

The third prize goes to AgriCheck, a solution that provides farmers with strategic data to help them optimize their use of agricultural inputs.

“The winners today are proof that Cameroonian youth possess the talent, creativity, and motivation needed to propose concrete technological solutions that can help the country and Africa in general face current climate challenges more effectively. MTN Cameroon is proud to participate in the development of these young entrepreneurs while contributing sustainably and inclusively to the progress of Cameroon,” stated Wanda Matandela, General Director of MTN Cameroon.

For his part, Alain Ononino, Country Director of WWF Cameroon, emphasized:
“Last year, the Cameroon PachiPanda was a great success, and this year we have seen a significant momentum from the youth around projects covering many areas related to environmental protection, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energies. There have been many innovative ideas that align with WWF’s mission to ensure that humanity lives in harmony with nature. I am very pleased with the projects presented as well as the winners because they have set a very high standard.”

Launched on January 9, 2026, this second edition of the Cameroon PachiPanda Challenge invited young innovators to propose technological solutions around three themes: waste management, water and energy management, and food security.

The three winners will receive, in order, 3 million, 2 million, and 1.5 million Fcfa, in addition to training and connectivity equipment offered to all teams. Their preparation continues as they will represent Cameroon at the pan-African final scheduled for February 2026 in South Africa, alongside young innovators from other African countries such as Zambia, Uganda, Nigeria, and the host country. It is worth noting that Cameroon secured first and third place in this pan-African final during the last edition.