FULLY FUNDED: Apply For The Youth Innovation Challenge 2026

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FULLY FUNDED: Apply For The Youth Innovation Challenge 2026

Applications are open for the Youth Innovation Challenge 2026, an exciting global opportunity for young changemakers committed to protecting oceans and marine ecosystems through innovation and environmental education. Organized by the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) in collaboration with the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration, this prestigious challenge seeks groundbreaking youth-led solutions that tackle pressing marine conservation issues while promoting awareness, sustainability and community impact. The challenge offers a global platform for young innovators to present transformative ideas and receive recognition and support to turn those ideas into action.

Young people aged 15 to 30 from all countries worldwide are eligible to apply for this opportunity. Applications are welcome from individuals as well as teams, as long as the lead applicant falls within the required age bracket. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in marine conservation and submit innovative and practical solutions addressing issues such as ocean pollution, marine biodiversity protection, environmental education or related challenges affecting coastal and marine ecosystems.

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Host Institution

Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) in partnership with Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration.

Program Type

Fully Funded

Program Benefits

Successful applicants will benefit significantly from this opportunity. Fifteen finalists will be selected and showcased internationally, gaining mentorship, visibility and networking opportunities with environmental leaders and experts. Three winners will each receive a USD 1,000 cash prize and a fully funded trip to Taipei, Taiwan, to participate in the awards ceremony, with travel-related costs covered. This challenge provides not only financial support but also a valuable platform to scale impactful ideas globally.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years old at the time of application and can come from any country worldwide, making this a globally open opportunity. Both individual applicants and teams are eligible to apply, though in team applications the lead applicant must meet the age requirement.

Applicants are expected to submit an innovative and practical solution addressing marine conservation challenges, particularly ideas connected to environmental education, ocean protection, marine debris reduction, biodiversity conservation, or community-based marine solutions. Proposals should be feasible, impactful and clearly demonstrate originality and potential for real-world implementation.

Participants should be able to present their ideas in English and comply with all submission requirements outlined in the challenge guidelines. Young innovators with passion, creativity and commitment to advancing marine sustainability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligible Countries

Open Globally

Application Procedure

Click the official link below to apply for this opportunity

Official Link

https://thegeep.org/programs/youth-innovation-challenge