Innovation Challenge “Ideas for the future”

About

The "Ideas for the Future" Innovation Challenge invites young individuals aged 18–35 from ten partner communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to propose innovative solutions that enhance community life in areas such as environmental initiatives, digital technology, cultural expression, and inclusive education, with a total funding pool of 20,000 KM and opportunities for mentorship and workshops leading to a final pitch event.

Benefits

• Total funding of 20,000 KM
• Individual awards of up to 2,000 KM per idea
• Top submissions advance to Phase 2 for workshops and mentorship
• Additional support provided during the program
• Final pitch event on August 12, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

• Young individuals aged 18–35
• Teams with a minimum of 3 members
• At least one team member must be aged 18–35
• Civil society organizations, schools, universities, or institutions with a proposal lead aged 18–35
• Must be from one of the 10 partner communities: Bosanska Krupa, Doboj, Glamoč, Gornji Vakuf–Uskoplje, Milići, Mostar, Stolac, Teslić, Tuzla, and Zvornik