Youth Innovation Award
Youth Innovation Award Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Youth Innovation Award?
The Youth Innovation Award recognizes and supports young people who have developed innovative projects or ideas that address social, environmental, or economic issues. It provides funding, mentorship, and resources to help young changemakers implement and scale their initiatives.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility typically depends on the specific award program, but general criteria include:
- Age: Usually between 15 and 35 years old.
- Innovation: The applicant must have a creative idea, solution, or project that addresses a significant problem.
- Focus Areas: Projects may need to align with specific themes such as sustainability, education, technology, social justice, or health.
- Stage of Project: Some awards focus on early-stage ideas, while others support more developed initiatives.
What kind of projects are supported?
Supported projects can vary, but they generally include:
- Social entrepreneurship or community-based initiatives
- Technological innovations or startups
- Environmental and sustainability projects
- Health and well-being initiatives
- Education, digital literacy, or skills development programs
What are the key selection criteria?
Selection criteria can vary by program, but common factors include:
- Innovation: How original and creative is the project?
- Impact: What measurable change will the project create in the community or globally?
- Feasibility: Can the project be realistically implemented with the available resources?
- Scalability and Sustainability: Does the project have the potential to grow or continue beyond the initial funding?
Can I apply as part of a team?
Yes, many programs allow team applications. However, all team members must typically meet the eligibility criteria, and the application should clearly define each member’s role.
Can I apply for the award more than once?
Yes, if you are unsuccessful in your first application, many programs encourage reapplying in future cycles. Be sure to improve or refine your project based on any feedback you receive.
Is there any fee for applying?
Yes, there is generally Rs. 500 application fee is taken for applying for the Youth Innovation Award.
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Youth Innovation Award
Innovation no more happens on demand. Innovation has become an integral part of business, product, process, service, and lifestyle. It is believed that innovation is the change that unlocks new value. Innovation can only be nourished by creating environments for ideas to be developed.
Youth Innovation Award was created to encourage and recognize young Pakistani innovators. It provides students aged 16 to 30 a unique way to share their ideas and get the word out to a much larger audience! Interested? Why not tell us about your accomplishments? You could be the next YFP Youth Innovation Award winner.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Pakistani undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. Engineering and Computer Science students and between the ages of 18 and 30.
- Must have used science and/or technology as the basis for developing creative and innovative ideas aimed at solving real-world problems,
- Put their ideas into action and as a result, have had a positive impact either in their own community or on a broader scale.
Selection Procedure
- YFP board of directors will appoint a selection committee (screening committee) to shortlist the candidates. At the initial stage, the screening committee, including three members will go through all the applications and recommend the names of the awardees thrice the number of awards.
- After the screening process, a list of shortlisted candidates is prepared for further review by the Central Selection Committee.
- The Central Selection Committee conducts interviews or reviews the shortlisted candidates’ contributions in detail.
- The final list of awardees is prepared based on merit, quality of work, and the overall contribution to society or youth empowerment.
- All the recommended candidates will further be evaluated by the selection committee will assess all the recommendations of the screening committee. After that, they will make the final list for the Youth Awards.
Prize & Award
First Prize: Rs. 50,000 seed funding. National media coverage.
Second Prize: Rs. 45,000 seed funding. National media coverage.
Third Prize: Rs. 40,000 seed funding. National media coverage.
The winners of the Youth Innovation Award will be posted on the YFP website, in order to inspire other youth to think, work and collaborate in new ways.
