The WSA Young Innovators Award provides funding to young entrepreneurs and teams from UN Member States who have created a mobile or web-based solution. Products must have already launched and address a local issue while also meeting at least one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2024. The five winners will be announced during the WSA Global Congress, April 6-9, 2025 in Telangana, India.
Eligibility
This award is open to entrepreneurs, companies, student groups, and project teams from UN Member States. Teams may have up to 28 members.
At least one founder and the majority of team members must have been born on or before January 1, 1998.
Project Examples
Eligible projects may include:
- Phone/tablet apps
- Web pages
- Apps for wearables
- Kiosk installations
- SMS based products
- Games
- Interactive productions
