Overview
The UNESCO Water Challenge for Young Innovators 2025 supports young innovators in developing practical, impactful responses to water challenges in Vietnam. Through interdisciplinary learning, expert connection, seed funding opportunities, project testing, and international science platforms, the program helps participants transform early ideas into solutions that contribute to SDG 6 and sustainable water resource management.
Partners
UNESCO
UNESCO Vietnam supports youth-led innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and action for sustainable water resources.
Institute for Innovation and Development (IID)
IID co-organizes and implements the program, connecting young innovators with mentors, experts, and ecosystem opportunities.
Core activities
- July – August 2025
Open call and participant engagement
Young innovators are invited to identify water challenges and form ideas that respond to real community and environmental needs.
- August – October 2025
Expert mentoring and solution development
Participants receive guidance from experts to refine ideas, test assumptions, and strengthen the feasibility of their solutions.
- October – November 2025
Project testing and showcase
Selected teams develop stronger prototypes and present solutions through program platforms and international science opportunities.
Impact
- 248 participants connected with experts and program opportunities
- Youth-led ideas supported for SDG 6 and sustainable water resources
- Seed funding and project testing opportunities introduced
- International platforms opened for promising young innovators
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