Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Youth for Earth initiative invites young innovators to develop and implement climate solutions with measurable impact. The program emphasizes sustainability, STEM integration, and scalability, offering funding, recognition, and exposure through ICSE 2026 and media promotion.
Program Overview
Youth for Earth supports young climate innovators who move beyond ideas to create tangible, actionable projects. The program focuses on:
- Addressing sustainability challenges with innovative solutions.
- Demonstrating measurable climate-positive impact.
- Ensuring solutions are applicable, replicable, and scalable.
- Integrating STEM approaches to enhance effectiveness.
- Promoting social impact alongside environmental benefits.
Selected participants also gain certificates of achievement, access to ICSE 2026, and media promotion via Mobius Foundation and The Climate Project Foundation.
Who is Eligible?
- Young innovators with climate-focused ideas or projects.
- Projects must either:
- Be conducted between February and July 2026, or
- Be ongoing initiatives that started after October 2025.
- Participants must be able to share progress updates on social media using the designated campaign hashtag.
Funding Details
- Top five projects in each category receive financial awards:
- First prize: INR 50,000
- Second prize: INR 30,000
3–5. Third, fourth, fifth prizes: INR 25,000 each
- Funding supports project implementation and encourages long-term viability.
How to Participate
- Submit Proposal – Clearly outline the project’s climate impact, sustainability, innovation, STEM integration, and scalability.
- Project Timeline – Ensure the project fits within the specified timeframe or is a qualifying ongoing initiative.
- Execute Project – Implement the project on the ground with measurable results.
- Share Updates – Use the official social media hashtag to post progress and engage with the community.
- Competition & Evaluation – Projects are assessed for impact, creativity, applicability, scalability, and social relevance.
Tips for a Strong Submission
- Demonstrate real-world impact rather than theoretical ideas.
- Highlight STEM applications that enhance solution effectiveness.
- Focus on ground-level execution and potential for replication.
- Ensure updates on social media are consistent and engaging.
FAQs
1. Who can participate?
Youth with climate-focused projects or ideas that meet the timeline requirements.
2. What projects are eligible?
Projects addressing sustainability challenges, climate impact, and STEM integration, with measurable results.
3. What is the project timeline?
Projects must run between February–July 2026 or be ongoing initiatives started after October 2025.
4. How is funding awarded?
Top five projects in each category receive grants ranging from INR 25,000 to INR 50,000.
5. What additional benefits do participants receive?
Certificates of achievement, ICSE 2026 passes, and media promotion through Mobius Foundation and The Climate Project Foundation.
6. Are social media updates mandatory?
Yes, participants must share project progress using the designated campaign hashtag.
7. Can the projects be replicated?
Yes, solutions that are applicable and scalable are highly encouraged.
Conclusion
The Youth for Earth 2026 Challenge empowers young innovators to translate climate ideas into measurable action. By combining funding, recognition, and exposure, the program encourages sustainable, impactful, and scalable solutions that address pressing environmental and social challenges.
For more information, visit Mobius Foundation.