3M-CII “Young Innovators Challenge Awards 2021” submissions are now open!
The Challenge is calling for changemakers who are ready to lead transformation across all spheres of sustainable living with the utmost demonstration of social responsibility. This is your moment to shine.
Exclusive knowledge sessions, peer interactions, and prizes worth INR 18,00,000 to be won!
Be the next innovator to be celebrated at the prestigious CII Innovation Summit this year!
Eligibility
Engineering Students, MBA Students, Undergraduate
The Challenge
PRODUCT INNOVATION
The creation or introduction of a good or service that generates unique value to its audience. Product innovation must offer a tangible end result. E.g. product invention, new technical specification or qualitative improvement that impacts the functioning of the solution offered.
SERVICE INNOVATION
A service product or service process that is based on some technology or systematic method. E.g Distribution process, use of technology for delivery of service etc. Though the innovation itself could be intangible, however, the impact it creates should have a clear definition.
RURAL & INCLUSIVE INNOVATION
The most inclusive in nature and spread across almost everything but should specifically address rural and remote communities and/or regions. The ideas under this category are expected to add new economic or social value to rural life. All submissions should be nominations.
Deadline for Submission
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
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