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.