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Make your talent and achievements visible!

Do you have a creative flair or innovative ideas? Have you carried out a project worth sharing with others? Here are some interesting opportunities for you.

International institutions highly value youth participation and are eager to hear your voice on crucial social, environmental, and economic issues. Various initiatives encourage young people to share their vision while others recognise their contribution to building a better society. 

Whether you’re an artist, a community leader, or have a groundbreaking project idea, there’s a platform for you to showcase your talents and contribute to shaping a better future. It’s an opportunity to make your voice heard on major social, environmental and economic priorities and get international exposure.

This section highlights exciting opportunities for you to:

Make your
projects known

Compete for
awards

Share your
perspective

Inspire people to
follow your steps

Make your projects
known across borders

Compete for
prestigious awards

Share your perspective
on important topics

Inspire people to
follow your steps

Explore the diverse range of programmes and open competitions below:

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Prizes and Awards

Grants for youth-led projects offer young people financial support to implement initiatives addressing community needs or societal challenges.

Competitions

Youth leadership programmes provide structured opportunities for young people to make a positive impact in their communities.

Prizes and Awards

Showcase your contribution and inspire others

Have you carried out a project that could inspire others? Bring it to the fore and get recognition for it. It could inspire others to take action as well!

International prizes and awards offer recognition and rewards for outstanding achievements or innovative ideas in various fields. On our database, these initiatives often focus on youth contributions to European values and societal challenges. 

These awards often provide financial rewards, ranging from small to substantial ones, which can be crucial for scaling up impactful projects. By getting this recognition, you also get a chance to inspire others to take action and make a difference. Additionally, winners frequently receive opportunities for further personal and professional development, such as mentorship programmes or invitations to high-profile events.

Competitions

Showcase your talents and creativity for good causes

Eager to drive change and showcase your potential? Join a competition and become part of the youth movement shaping tomorrow’s Europe!

Competitions provide platforms for young people to showcase their talents, develop innovative solutions to global issues, and engage in creative projects. They will challenge you to think outside the box and propose original ideas. 

The competitions on our database usually align with broader European and global initiatives, focusing on themes related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and addressing climate change, social inequality, or other pressing issues facing European society. 

Winners often receive cash prizes or grants to further develop their projects, along with opportunities for mentorship and professional development. These programmes also provide exposure to potential investors, partners or employers.

Prizes and Awards

Showcase your contribution and inspire others

Have you carried out a project that could inspire others? Bring it to the fore and get recognition for it. It could inspire others to take action as well!

International prizes and awards offer recognition and rewards for outstanding achievements or innovative ideas in various fields. On our database, these initiatives often focus on youth contributions to European values and societal challenges. 

These awards often provide financial rewards, ranging from small to substantial ones, which can be crucial for scaling up impactful projects. By getting this recognition, you also get a chance to inspire others to take action and make a difference. Additionally, winners frequently receive opportunities for further personal and professional development, such as mentorship programmes or invitations to high-profile events.

Competitions

Showcase your talents and creativity for good causes

Eager to drive change and showcase your potential? Join a competition and become part of the youth movement shaping tomorrow’s Europe!

Competitions provide platforms for young people to showcase their talents, develop innovative solutions to global issues, and engage in creative projects. They will challenge you to think outside the box and propose original ideas. 

The competitions on our database usually align with broader European and global initiatives, focusing on themes related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and addressing climate change, social inequality, or other pressing issues facing European society. 

Winners often receive cash prizes or grants to further develop their projects, along with opportunities for mentorship and professional development. These programmes also provide exposure to potential investors, partners or employers.

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European youth portal

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Youth-led projects for change makers

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Time to Mind

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