Deadline: 25 November 2018
Development Innovations (DI) is seeking concept notes for its Youth Innovate Cambodia program that aims to transform innovative ideas from Cambodia individuals into real activities and solutions.
Innovations and great ideas can come from anyone, especially young people who see the problems in their communities but often do not have resources to test their potential solutions. Many young people come to DI looking for small funds to kick-start their projects, but don’t have a formal affiliation to use to apply for funds.
Through the Youth Innovate Cambodia, young people will have the opportunity and resources to transform ideas to develop new ICT-enabled projects that address a social issue for Cambodians.
Funding Information
The selected applicants will be awarded up to $3,500 and receive DI training and coaching to test their innovative concepts/ideas using ICTs.
Illustrative Activities
Examples of illustrative activities may include:
- Launch a social media awareness campaign
- Host an online training/workshop
- Develop a prototype
- Develop a website/mobile app
ICT tools may include, but are not limited to, social media campaigns, blog, websites, software, hardware, wireless technologies, mobile app, digital games, Artificial Intelligence or Augmented Reality tools, and other digital technologies.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to meet minimum eligibility criteria for this program, the applicants must:
- Be a Cambodian national
- Be between ages 18-35 at the time of application
- Apply as an individual (it is ok if applicants are linked to another group, but only one person will be officially linked to this challenge program and able to access the funds)
- Not apply under an affiliation of a formally registered entity in Cambodia
- Have proven experiences or skills to successfully execute their ICT project within the timeframe
- For example, if applicants want to conduct a social media campaign, they must have experience in social media management.
How to Apply
Applicants must download the concept note and submit it via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2B2islt