Young Innovators Challenge Awards- 2021 presented by 3M-CII, Exciting prizes to be won! + Certificates; Register by July 22nd, 2021
Overview:
3M-CII Young Innovators Challenge Awards 2021 is calling for “Ideas that inspire hope for a resurgent India” and have the potential to restore and reshape society as we emerge out of the pandemic.
This Challenge will showcase the six best early-stage innovations of the season at CII’s India Innovation Summit to be held from 14th-18th September.
Eligibility:
All participants of the Challenge must be:
- Under 30 years of age and should be born on or post 1991.
- Should be permanent residents of India.
- Should not be current 3M employees, interns, or trainees.
- Make submissions in English.
- Should not make any submission of an idea to promote or market 3M or its products.
Invited Sectors:
Submissions are invited across sectors, i.e. health, education, livelihood, environment, art & culture, governance, and/or inclusive development, under three categories -
- Product Innovation - if the idea has a tangible offering.
- Service Innovation- if the offering is creating a wider impact based on intangible elements.
- Rural and Inclusive Innovation - addressing the needs of remote, rural, and vulnerable communities.
Stages and Timelines:
Entry Form Submission
QnA Session
Virtual Pitching Session
3M Panel Review for Finalists Selection
Grand Jury
Participation Feedback
Rewards and Prizes:
Idea Prize Winner (Seed Fund): 9,00,000
Impact Prize Winner (Seed Fund): 9,00,000
Six best early-stage innovations Recognition
Participation Certificate
All the prizes and certificates will be Released Within 60 days after the event is over
Last Date:
The last date to register for this Challenge is 22nd July 2021.