Deadline: 9-Dec-22
The 2022 Mayor’s Innovation Prize is here! Calling all passionate, creative young people of West Yorkshire – join them to develop ideas to address the key challenges facing us all, including waste reduction and sustainable travel. Gain support, skills, resources and the chance to win a share of the £10 000 cash prize to turn your idea into a business.
What is the prize?
- At a time when they’re facing increasing challenges (including the rising cost of living, energy crisis and climate crisis), they need creative solutions the most. Whilst solutions will require technical know-how from experts, the ideas behind them can come from anywhere – particularly those most affected!
- This prize is open to 16-26 year olds to use their unique experiences and perspectives to generate new ideas to address the challenges that are affecting them and their communities. It creates an opportunity to bring young people together with experts and businesses to build, not only innovation ecosystems, but exciting ideas into viable business opportunities.
Who can take part?
Any 16-26 year olds currently living, working or studying within West Yorkshire. That’s it.
- You don’t have to have a fully formed idea – they’ll help you shape this as they go through the competition.
- You don’t need certain qualifications – this isn’t based on education or work experience. They’re all experts of their own experience and have valuable contributions to make.
- You do need passion and enthusiasm – they will be looking for can-do, self motivated attitude and commitment to go through the process.
Eligibility Criteria
- Entry to the Mayor’s innovation prize is free of charge.
- The prize is open to anyone aged 16-26 who lives, works or studies in West Yorkshire.
- Applicants must be aged 16-26 on the 10th November 2022.
- Applicants can enter on their own, or as part of a team of up to 5 people.
- An applicant may only be a member of one team.
- There will be three age groups for judging: 16-18, 19-21 and 22-26 years old.
- A team will be entered in the age category of its oldest team member.
For more information, visit https://www.the-lep.com/the-mayors-innovation-prize/