3M-CII Young Innovators Challenge Award 2021

3M-CII Young Innovators Challenge Awards 2021

About 3M-CII Young Innovators Challenge Award 2021

Calling for Ideas that Inspire Hope for a Resurgent India

3M-CII Young Innovators Challenge Awards 2021 is looking for innovative ideas that mirror the hope of a resurgent India and have the potential to restore and reshape society as we emerge out of the pandemic.

Since 2014, 3M-CII Young Innovators Challenge Awards Program has been recognizing and promoting youth-led innovations that have the potential to bring about sustainable impact in our society. The Challenge has completed 7 successful editions and awarded more than 40 young innovators giving rise to 5000+ ideas for impact. Take a look at the Hall of Fame section of the website to view all the winners across all seasons. In 2021, the Challenge is back to discover the next generation of innovators who give us hope for a positive future.

History has repeatedly shown that a crisis necessitates innovation. While the pandemic has disrupted our society globally forcing the world to rethink, reimagine and adapt, science and sustainability have forged new opportunities across sectors. In 2020, the Challenge recognized ideas for a resilient India. Innovation helps us venture into the unknown. 3M-CII Young Innovators Challenge Awards 2021 is calling for “Ideas that inspire hope for a resurgent India” and have the potential to restore and reshape society as we emerge out of the pandemic.

Important Dates to Remember

Submissions Opening: July 1st 2021

Submissions Closing: 21st July 2021

Potential Semi-Finalists Virtual Pitches: 24th to 30th July

Announcement of Semi-Finalists: 1st week of August

3M India Panel for selecting Finalists: 17th to 19th August 2021 (tentatively)

Finalists Announcement: 20th August 2021 (tentatively)

Grand Jury for selection of Winners: 27th August 2021. (tentatively)

Winners Announcement: 30th August 2021 (tentatively)

Winners Felicitation at the CII Innovation Summit: 14th September to 18th September 2021

For more details and online application refer the Official Website

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