Youth Innovation Challenge
saving the earth. slightly stuck. accepting ideas.
We ran out of ideas. We think it’s time to let you cook.
We have a planet. We need a plan. You got anything? Step aside, old-school hackathons. We're doing things a little differently.
The Earthopia Youth Innovation Challenge (EYIC) is where your ideas get a chance to become something real.
Got an idea to tackle food waste, rethink textile waste, give plastic a second life, bring nature into our everyday spaces or make technology last longer? We're listening.
Submit your idea and stand a chance to be selected by one of our five Collectives. You'll get to work alongside people who know their stuff, receive mentorship, and turn your idea into a prototype.
And the best part? Your creation could be showcased at Earthopia Fest 2027. No need to have all the answers. Just bring an idea and a willingness to give it a shot.
Your idea might sound delulu today. Who knows what it could become tomorrow?
The Roadmap
We are hoping...
Each Collective operates under the guidance of youth-led organisations or those prioritizing active youth leadership. Through strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment—and potentially the Ministry of Education—Earthopia provides comprehensive support, from securing funding to advocating for systemic commitments from government agencies and community partners. These collaborations aim to cement long-term, eco-conscious initiatives.
Furthermore, the Collectives serve as primary drivers for sustained youth engagement, anchoring the Youth Innovation Challenge and curating core engagement zones at Earthopia Fest. In these roles, the Collectives act as catalysts for broader participation, inviting diverse community groups and volunteers to join the mission.
Previous Challenge Winners
Pretty Ugly
developed a one-stop digital marketplace (app) that connects urban farmers in Singapore directly with consumers, addressing the “Beauty Tax” in produce.
Farmers to Canteen
bridges the gap between local farmers with excess produce and communities experiencing food insecurity, targeting school canteens and corporate cafeterias.
Uses computer vision and AI to transform anywhere into an Active Ageing Playground that turns exercise into play.
The platform requires no special equipment or wearables making it accessible to all seniors.
Rehabify
Hydro-logic
A Hydro-Kinetic Bus Stop that combats Singapore’s Urban Heat Island effect,using kinetic pavement mats & solar panels harvested energy from commuter steps.
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The Annual Sustainability