The Youth Innovation Challenge 2025, a renowned, fully financed opportunity for young activists who are enthusiastic about environmental sustainability, is currently accepting applications. Selected finalists will be asked to attend an official award ceremony and pick up their awards at the event, which will take place in Taipei, Taiwan, in October 2025. All expenses for lodging, meals, and foreign flights will be entirely covered in Taiwan.
With an emphasis on marine conservation, the Youth Innovation Challenge 2025 invites young people worldwide to submit creative, workable ideas that contribute to the preservation and restoration of ocean ecosystems. In addition to providing international recognition, the challenge offers the opportunity to network with top environmental organizations, specialists, and young leaders.
The Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP), in collaboration with the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA), the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is spearheading this initiative. It displays a common dedication to empowering young people and encouraging global cooperation in the face of pressing environmental challenges.
Below are more specifics, such as eligibility, submission requirements, and due dates.
Host Country: Taipei, Taiwan
Opportunity Type: Prize and Award
Date: October 2025
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Participants from all nations are welcome to enter the Youth Innovation Challenge 2025. It is a genuinely global opportunity because there are no restrictions based on nationality.
- Eligibility: Candidates must be between the ages of 15 and 30 when they submit their applications. Young leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability—especially in the field of marine conservation—are sought after by the challenge.
- Language Requirement: You can apply without taking the IELTS or any other English language test. Nonetheless, since all submissions and correspondence will be in English, a strong command of the language is advised.
- Application Fee: Applying is free of charge. There are no additional costs at any point during the application procedure, which is completely free.
Benefits:
- $1,000 Cash Prize: In appreciation of their creative solutions and contributions to marine conservation, the Youth Innovation Challenge 2025 winners will get a $1,000 USD cash prize.
- All Costs Are Paid Travel to Taiwan: A fully financed trip to Taipei, Taiwan, including round-trip flights, lodging, meals, and local transportation during their stay, will be awarded to the chosen finalists.
- Invitation to the Award Ceremony in Taipei: In October 2025, winners will receive an official invitation to the Youth Innovation Challenge award ceremony in Taipei, where they will receive recognition for their accomplishments, have the opportunity to network with international environmental leaders, and showcase their ideas on a global stage.
Deadline: 30th June 2025
