Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future Program 2024

This informs the public about the Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future Program 2024. Details about the Program are given below.

Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future Program 2024

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Schneider Electric Foundation, we are excited to launch the Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future Program, led by Schneider Electric Foundation (SEF) and under the aegis of Fondation de France as well as Ashoka Changemaker Companies, which aspires to select the most impactful and innovative 25 youth projects across five continents. This year’s global call for contributions is centred on the idea of Just Transition.

Program Details

The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines it this way: “Greening the economy in a way that is as fair and inclusive as possible to everyone concerned, creating decent work opportunities and leaving no one behind.”
For a quarter-century, the Schneider Electric Foundation has been dedicated to driving sustainable development, promoting social inclusion, and empowering communities worldwide. As we commemorate this milestone, we are committed to amplifying our impact by investing in the next generation of leaders who will champion positive change.

Eligibility

In addition to filling out the following questionnaire, you are kindly asked to provide:
  • Bylaws
  • Latest activity report
  • Latest financial report
  • Bank account details
  • Copy of the official declaration
  • List of the board members
This call for projects is open to Europe/Middle East/Africa geographical zone, including the following eligible countries: Albania, Algeria, Angola, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Ivory Coast, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malawi, Mali, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Zambia.
Please note that only complete (including documents) applications will be considered.
The applicant needs to reflect at least 3 out of 5 following priorities of the CFP:
  • Just Transition
  • Awareness and inclusion
  • Professional training in energy management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Gender
Please remember that the eligible categories are the following :
  1. Professional training of youth for the job market of tomorrow: green jobs, sustainability, new skills, etc.
  2. Hatching ideas and capacity building of social entrepreneurship projects

How to Apply

For those interested in the Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future Program 2024. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 19 May 2024.

Open this link for more details about Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future Program 2024.

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