Deadline: 14-Sep-20
The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania has announced an open competition for organizations to submit project proposals to implement a series of workshops encouraging creativity and innovation as well as entrepreneurial skills among young people between the ages of 13 to 18 from October 2020 to March 2021.
To organize monthly hands-on and minds-on workshops, labs, or practical science activities on emerging and smart technologies for high school students. Each unique workshop will inspire the next generation of problem solvers, equip them with creativity and imagination, improve critical thinking skills, and encourage innovative entrepreneurship. At the conclusion of each workshop (not to exceed two hours, with breaks), they expect participants to:
- have developed knowledge of and enthusiasm for new technologies
- understand the basic premise of entrepreneurship and how to start their own business
- be inspired to continue exploring technology and entrepreneurship as a career or hobby
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $5000
- Length of performance period: 6 to 8 months
Participants and Audiences
- Each workshop will include up to 20 high school students aged 13-18, selected by the Embassy.
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society
- non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
- Individuals
- Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
For more information, visit https://lt.usembassy.gov/3d-makerspaces-entrepreneurship-workshops-nofo/