Igniting Innovation: Conservation Challenge

The Igniting Innovation Challenge engages 16- to 25-year-olds across the UK to develop conservation ideas. It offers project funding, mentorship from conservationists, and workshops to refine proposals, with a final pitch event for finalists. Participants gain hands-on experience and skills to advance their conservation projects and CVs.

Funding (up to £6,000), 12 months of expert mentorship, participation in workshops and training, experience for CVs/university applications, and a final pitch event

Eligibility: individuals and small groups aged 16-25 across the UK

Submit your idea via an online application form; shortlisted applicants participate in online workshops, create a video pitch, and pitch at a final in-person event