Apply for Innovation Opportunity for Youth-Led Projects (Czech Republic)

The program focuses on providing financial support, participation in an international bootcamp and the SIA Summit, mentoring and workshops conducted both online and offline in Prague, Brno, and Ostrava, and opportunities to connect with more than 1,000 companies across 25 countries.

Selected participants can receive a prize of 1500 euros along with access to a range of development opportunities designed to support the growth of their projects. Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in an international bootcamp and the SIA Summit, where they can further develop their ideas and engage with a wider community of innovators.

The program also offers mentoring and workshops delivered both online and offline in cities including Prague, Brno, and Ostrava. These sessions aim to help participants refine their projects and strengthen their skills through guidance and practical learning experiences. In addition, participants gain the chance to build connections with a global network that includes more than 1,000 companies operating across 25 countries.

The selection process begins with verification to ensure that submitted applications meet the required conditions. After this stage, a jury of experts evaluates all projects and selects the most promising entries. The finalists are then announced and will proceed through the entire incubation process. Feedback is provided to all registrants by the program team.

Applicants must meet several admission requirements to participate in the competition. The project must have been formally established no later than January 1 of the previous year, and the team leader must be between the ages of 15 and 30 inclusive. The submitted project must not have received formal funding above €6,000, including grants, subsidies, or investments. Applicants who participated in previous years are welcome to apply again, provided they submit a new idea.

For more information, visit Social Impact Award.