Welcome to the Youth Innovation Challenge Application!
Important note to YIC applicants:
We experienced a technical error with Submittable on May 31 that prevented several applicants from submitting applications to the Youth Innovation Challenge. This error is now fixed. Please submit your YIC application by June 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time.
If you have any questions, please contact GEEP@naaee.org.
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The Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) and the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) invite YOU to come up with innovative solutions to tackle marine issues, including loss of biodiversity, marine debris, lack of awareness, among other related issues, and protect our marine ecosystems.
Have a great idea? Follow the steps below:
- Read more about the Challenge, selection criteria, and more in the YIC Applicant Handbook.
- Register for our 2026 YIC Applicant Webinar for tips on submitting a strong proposal.
- Submit your proposal below before May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time (find your time zone).
Have questions? Need inspiration?
- Visit our website and read our FAQ.
- View winning solutions from previous years
- Email us at GEEP@naaee.org.
- For technical questions, reach out to Submittable's Customer Support Team.
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About submitting through Submittable
You will need to create a free Submittable account or sign in with Google or Facebook credentials to submit your online application below.
- You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.
- If anything changes with the information you submitted, please request to edit the submission.
- Our platform works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.
- You can download Firefox by following the instructions linked here.
- You can download Chrome by following the instructions linked here.
- We will follow up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to unblock notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable Account regularly.
- Check out the Submitter Resource Center or reach out to Submittable's Customer Support Team with any technical questions.
NAAEE, GEEP, and OCA are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all. We believe that the many characteristics that make us different are also what will lead us to more innovative and creative solutions. If you are an individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply for this challenge on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at GEEP@naaee.org.