UN-Habitat and the International Ecological Safety Collaboration Organization (IESCO) supported by China Development Orient Urban Development and Investment Company Limited (“CDB-ORIENT”) have jointly launched a biennial Youth Innovation Awards Programme.
The aim of the Award is to acknowledge and recognize initiatives which will create positive impact socially, economically and environmentally. The initiative should act as catalyst towards the promotion of sustainable cities and towns and encourage talent needed for future urban development measured by creation of youth employment, poverty alleviation and ensuring ecological safety. This Award will be granted to outstanding inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs from all corners of the globe – particularly those from developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and depending on the success of the pilot initiative and subject to the availability of resources, it will be replicated in other parts of the globe.
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- Total amount of the prize pool is USD 200,000
- Individual cash grant will be USD 20,000 to be given to two winners in each category.
- Trophy
- Extensive media coverage.
DEADLINE: July 31, 2015
To apply and for more information visit here
