Taiwan OCA/GEEP Youth Innovation Challenge

The Youth Innovation Challenge invites applicants aged 15 to 30 to propose innovative solutions addressing marine issues such as conservation, biodiversity, and marine debris. Solutions must incorporate environmental education (EE) as a key strategy, be feasible, and informed by research.

📝 About the Taiwan OCA/GEEP Youth Innovation Challenge

The Taiwan OCA/GEEP Youth Innovation Challenge is an initiative by the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) to empower young leaders and innovators to address pressing marine challenges. Environmental education plays a central role in fostering long-term change within communities by equipping individuals with the skills, values, and attitudes needed to become thoughtful changemakers.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: May 9, 2025
• Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
• Category: Contest
• Opportunity Location: Taiwan
• Sponsor Organization: Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA)

🎁 Benefits of Participating

Winning solutions will receive:

• Global recognition for their innovative ideas.
• A $1,000 USD prize.
• A 2-day trip to Kaohsiung, Taiwan to attend the YIC award ceremony on September 29-30, 2025.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The challenge is open to young leaders and innovators aged 15-30. Proposed solutions must address one of the following key areas using environmental education as a core component:

1. Marine Biodiversity and Conservation

   • Managing, protecting, and/or restoring marine biodiversity for ecological, cultural, and economic values.

2. Marine Debris

   • Reducing and/or mitigating the effects of marine debris, including monitoring, cleanup, recycling, and educating communities on addressing these issues.

3. Public-Private Collaboration

   • Fostering collaboration between the private sector, governments, and the public to protect marine environments. This includes initiatives like corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, civic engagement opportunities, and partnerships between public and private sectors.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Submit your application through Submittable by visiting the application portal.
• Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

🌐 Additional Information

For more details about the challenge, visit the official website.

Take this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on marine conservation and gain global recognition for your innovative ideas! 🌍

• Global recognition.
• A $1,000 USD prize.
• A 2-day trip to Kaohsiung, Taiwan to attend the YIC award ceremony on September 29-30, 2025.