Registration
Youth ages 12 to 19 are invited to register for the 2022 Youth Innovation Showcase by submitting a 45-second pitch video explaining their latest innovation and why the world needs to know about it. Registration will take place between August 15 and September 30, 2022.
Note: each participant will need to register separately but if you are working with a partner, please include their name in registration and ensure you submit the same project name.
Project Submission
Once participants have registered, they will be directed to the Project Submission where they will be able to upload their 45s pitch video, a 1-page summary of your innovation and any photos of your innovation.
Note: Each project needs to be submitted once. If you are working with a partner, please ensure you aren't both submitting the project.
Judging
Judging will take place in 3 phases:
Phase 1 - Judges review 45s Pitch Video & 1-Page Summary to select semi-finalists
Phase 2 - Interviews with semi-finalists from each age category. Participants will have two (2) minutes to pitch their ideas followed by up to ten (10) minutes of Q&A with the panel.
Phase 3 - Interviews with top 5 projects from each age category.
Awards Show
Finalists will attend the live Awards Show on November 30, 2022 where they will receive feedback from judges and the winner(s) of each age category will be presented with $5,000.