Young Innovators Program (YIP)
Welcome to the Young Innovators Program – a platform for young minds to showcase their creativity, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe that the future belongs to those who dare to think differently and take bold steps to make a positive impact on the world.
Our program aims to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship among students from schools and colleges across the country. We want to create a culture of innovation that celebrates originality, creativity, and resilience. Through our program, we provide students with a platform to turn their ideas into reality, connect with successful entrepreneurs and industry experts, and gain recognition for their innovation.
Our program offers a grant of 5000000/- INR to the top 100 ideas submitted by students. In addition, we provide mentorship and training sessions to help students refine their proposals and develop their ideas into viable solutions. We believe that the combination of financial support, mentorship, and training can help students unlock their potential and create a positive impact on society.
If you’re a student with an idea that can change the world, we invite you to join our program and showcase your innovation. Submit your idea on our website before June 30, 2023, and let’s create a better future together.
How it work...
Registration: Interested students can register for the program through the YIP website. The registration process requires basic information, such as the student's name, email address, school/college name, and grade level.
Idea Submission: After registration, students can submit their innovative idea through the YIP website. The idea should be original, innovative, and address a real-world problem. The idea submission process requires a title, a brief summary of the idea, and a detailed description of the proposed solution.
Initial Screening: All submissions will undergo an initial screening process to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria and the program's guidelines. Only eligible and high-potential ideas will advance to the next round.
Mentorship and Training: Shortlisted applicants will have access to mentorship and training programs to help them develop their ideas further. YIP will provide mentorship and training sessions to help applicants refine their proposals and prepare them for the final round.
Final Evaluation: A panel of judges, including successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, will evaluate the shortlisted proposals based on the following criteria: novelty, feasibility, impact, and potential for commercialization.
Grant Award: The top 100 proposals will be awarded a grant of 500,000 INR to develop their ideas into a working prototype or a viable solution. The grant money will be provided in stages, based on the progress of the project.
Showcase and Networking: The winners will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas at a national-level event and network with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. The event provides a platform for the winners to gain recognition, exposure, and opportunities for further growth.
The Young Innovators Program (YIP) aims to empower the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs by providing them with a platform to showcase their innovative ideas, mentorship, and networking opportunities, and financial support to develop their ideas into viable solutions.
Registration: Interested students can register for the program through the YIP website. The registration process requires basic information, such as the student's name, email address, school/college name, and grade level.
Idea Submission: After registration, students can submit their innovative idea through the YIP website. The idea should be original, innovative, and address a real-world problem. The idea submission process requires a title, a brief summary of the idea, and a detailed description of the proposed solution.
Initial Screening: All submissions will undergo an initial screening process to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria and the program's guidelines. Only eligible and high-potential ideas will advance to the next round.
Mentorship and Training: Shortlisted applicants will have access to mentorship and training programs to help them develop their ideas further. YIP will provide mentorship and training sessions to help applicants refine their proposals and prepare them for the final round.
Final Evaluation: A panel of judges, including successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, will evaluate the shortlisted proposals based on the following criteria: novelty, feasibility, impact, and potential for commercialization.
Grant Award: The top 100 proposals will be awarded a grant of 500,000 INR to develop their ideas into a working prototype or a viable solution. The grant money will be provided in stages, based on the progress of the project.
Showcase and Networking: The winners will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas at a national-level event and network with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. The event provides a platform for the winners to gain recognition, exposure, and opportunities for further growth.
Important dates
Registration Period: The registration period will open on March 1, 2023, and close on May 31, 2023.
Idea Submission Period: The idea submission period will open on March 1, 2023, and close on June 30, 2023.
Initial Screening Period: The initial screening period will take place from July 1, 2023, to July 15, 2023. The shortlisted applicants will be notified via email.
Mentorship and Training Period: The mentorship and training period will take place from July 16, 2023, to August 31, 2023. The shortlisted applicants will have access to mentorship and training sessions to help them refine their proposals.
Final Evaluation Period: The final evaluation period will take place from September 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023. The panel of judges will evaluate the shortlisted proposals and select the top 100 proposals.
Grant Award Period: The grant award period will start on October 1, 2023. The top 100 proposals will be awarded a grant of 500,000 INR to develop their ideas into viable solutions. The grant money will be provided in stages, based on the progress of the project.
Showcase and Networking Event: The showcase and networking event will take place in November 2023. The winners will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas at a national-level event and network with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
Registration Period: The registration period will open on March 1, 2023, and close on May 31, 2023.
Idea Submission Period: The idea submission period will open on March 1, 2023, and close on June 30, 2023.
Initial Screening Period: The initial screening period will take place from July 1, 2023, to July 15, 2023. The shortlisted applicants will be notified via email.
Mentorship and Training Period: The mentorship and training period will take place from July 16, 2023, to August 31, 2023. The shortlisted applicants will have access to mentorship and training sessions to help them refine their proposals.
Final Evaluation Period: The final evaluation period will take place from September 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023. The panel of judges will evaluate the shortlisted proposals and select the top 100 proposals.
Grant Award Period: The grant award period will start on October 1, 2023. The top 100 proposals will be awarded a grant of 500,000 INR to develop their ideas into viable solutions. The grant money will be provided in stages, based on the progress of the project.
Showcase and Networking Event: The showcase and networking event will take place in November 2023. The winners will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas at a national-level event and network with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
Term and Conditions
Eligibility: The program is open to students enrolled in grades 6 to 12 and undergraduate or graduate programs in India.
Idea Submission: All ideas submitted must be original, innovative, and address a real-world problem. The idea submission should be in English, and the submission should not exceed 1,000 words.
Intellectual Property: The applicants retain the intellectual property rights to their ideas. However, by submitting an idea, the applicants grant YIP a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display the idea for promotional and marketing purposes.
Grant Award: The grant of 500,000 INR will be awarded to the top 100 proposals selected by the panel of judges. The grant will be provided in stages, based on the progress of the project.
Reporting and Accountability: The winners must submit regular progress reports and financial statements to YIP. The winners must use the grant money solely for the purpose of developing their idea.
Code of Conduct: All participants must adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, and integrity. YIP reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates the code of conduct.
Disqualification: YIP reserves the right to disqualify any participant who fails to comply with the terms and conditions, provides false information, or engages in fraudulent activities.
Disclaimer: YIP does not guarantee the commercial success of any idea submitted or funded under the program. YIP is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities incurred by the participants.
Amendments: YIP reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the program at any time without prior notice.
Jurisdiction: The terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the program shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.
These terms and conditions govern the participation in the Young Innovators Program (YIP). By submitting an idea, the participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
Eligibility: The program is open to students enrolled in grades 6 to 12 and undergraduate or graduate programs in India.
Idea Submission: All ideas submitted must be original, innovative, and address a real-world problem. The idea submission should be in English, and the submission should not exceed 1,000 words.
Intellectual Property: The applicants retain the intellectual property rights to their ideas. However, by submitting an idea, the applicants grant YIP a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display the idea for promotional and marketing purposes.
Grant Award: The grant of 500,000 INR will be awarded to the top 100 proposals selected by the panel of judges. The grant will be provided in stages, based on the progress of the project.
Reporting and Accountability: The winners must submit regular progress reports and financial statements to YIP. The winners must use the grant money solely for the purpose of developing their idea.
Code of Conduct: All participants must adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, and integrity. YIP reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates the code of conduct.
Disqualification: YIP reserves the right to disqualify any participant who fails to comply with the terms and conditions, provides false information, or engages in fraudulent activities.
Disclaimer: YIP does not guarantee the commercial success of any idea submitted or funded under the program. YIP is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities incurred by the participants.
Amendments: YIP reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the program at any time without prior notice.
Jurisdiction: The terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the program shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.
