Name of the Event: 2024 Youth Innovation Contest
Mode: Online
Working language: English or Chinese
Last Date of Application: 30 September 2024
Link to Apply:
The International Centre for UNESCO ASPnet (ICUA) together with the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) invites children and young people from Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan to take part in the 2024 Youth Innovation Contest: Collaborating to Improve and Protect our Planet (CIPP). This global campaign is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to a brighter, greener future while showcasing your talents in science, technology, and creativity.
The contest is open to two age groups:
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Children’s Group (5-10 years old)
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Youth Group (11-17 years old)
Submission Guidelines:
Your submission should be in English or Chinese, and include both a PDF document and an MP4 video. The PDF can contain texts or images related to your work, while the video should showcase your creative process and explain your ideas. We encourage you to get creative — whether you’re submitting a painting, a story, or a research essay, we want to see your unique perspective on how to make the world a better place.
Important Dates:
Registration and Submission: 5 September – 30 September 2024
Preliminary Evaluation: 1 October – 15 October 2024
Final Selection & Closing Ceremony: 16 October – 30 November 2024
Awards:
This contest will recognize the creativity and innovation of participants through various awards:
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Grand Award: Future Leaders in Green Innovations (Up to 20 winners; the winners will have an opportunity to attend the Closing Ceremony in China)
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Special Awards: Eco-protection, Sci-Tech Innovation, and Remarkable Presence (Up to 20 winners each; the winners will get memorable prizes from the organizers)
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Merit Awards: Talents of Sci-Tech Innovation, Pioneers of Environmental Protection, and Humanistic Care (Unlimited winners; the winners will receive electronic certificates)
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at – icua_cipp@163.com
