UN Habitat Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Application Process
Applications for projects/organizations/entities have to be submitted in accordance with the submission format discussed below:
Candidates also have to fill the information related to Orgainsation, Partners. Download Application Form
CATEGORIES
- Two winners will be selected from each of the category mentioned below.
- Candidates have to select one of the categories below to enter
- Candidates can also select ONLY one category the one which is most appropriate.
- Youth Leadership,
- Green inventions and Innovations,
- Urban Ecological Safety,
- Youth Entrepreneurship
- Social and cultural innovations.
DETAILED BACKGROUND DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGAINSATION
- Substantive information about the organization being nominated including their mission, goals, history, size, and previous experience. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- Age profile of your entity’s management/office bearers/governing body. (Word Limit: 200 Words)
- Describe the main innovative aspects of the initiative for example, in the use of new technology, new working methods, or lessons learned from other initiatives/practices. (Word Limit: 800 Words)
- Contact Information: Address, e-mail, phone, fax, contact person/s
- Description of the invention or innovation or project. Word Limit: 800 words
- Details about partners. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- Impact of the organization (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- Sustainability. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- Transferability and up-scaling. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- Innovation. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- Recognition of the initiative. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
Submission
Candidates have to send their Application Form along with all the required documents to the following Mail Address: youthinnovations.award@unhabitat.org
Applications for Individuals have to be submitted in accordance with the submission format discussed below:
Candidates also have to fill the information related to them to get themselves Nominated. Download Application Form
CATEGORIES
- Two winners will be selected from each of the category mentioned below.
- Candidates have to select one of the categories below to enter
- Candidates can also select ONLY one category the one which is most appropriate.
- Youth Leadership,
- Green inventions and Innovations,
- Urban Ecological Safety,
- Youth Entrepreneurship
- Social and cultural innovations.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL INNOVATION AND INITIATIVE
- One page summary of the invention/innovation. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- A complete description of your project or initiative / innovation/invention to include technical information that will be reviewed. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- Involvement of Others in the process. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- Endorsements. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- Copy of the patent, if patented
- Statement addressing economic, social, and environmental impact. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- why you should be considered for the UN-Habitat Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award 2 to 3 Pages
The same should be accompanied by the following two more items
- A summary of how the cash prize will be used and how it will promote the work of the applicant in furthering the mission. (Word Limit: 500 Words)
- Independent references including Video footage either describing or advertising the inventor or invention.
- Specifications of video/Image
- Digital photographs should be in 300 DPI or higher resolution.
Submission
Candidates can submit their material separately by courier or post to the below mentioned address or by email: youthinnovations.award@unhabitat.org
UN-Habitat Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award Secretariat
Attn: Victoria Chebet,
UN Complex, Gigiri,
Nairobi, Kenya
Important Points
- In case the candidate has to send some additional information they have to CLEARLY indicate the number of corresponding attachments as well as their personal details for ease of reference.
- Format: All the attachments should be in PDF Format
- A video clip of the initiative is also required
- The full submission including references should not exceed 10 typed pages of Times New Roman, 12 points.
- Kindly Note: Copies of articles etc. are extra to the 10 pages
Points to Remember
- Comprehensive and Verifiable Information: Make sure to submit comprehensive and verifiable information as far as possible, preferably in electronic form
- English Only: Submissions shall be made in English.
- Say NO to Automatic Translation: Automatic Translation is strictly prohibited
- Enhance Verifiability: Candidates can include the following optional supporting materials that can enhance verifiability:
- Articles appearing in newspapers, professional journals, newsletters or other publications
- Digital standard format videos less than 10 minutes in length;
- Photographs and/or other graphic material
- Brochures or other promotional material.
