World Water Day 2026 Youth Innovation Campaign – Map the Problem, Design the Solution

Applications are open for a global youth innovation campaign tied to World Water Day 2026. University students will document real water challenges in their communities, while primary and secondary pupils will design practical, engineering-minded solutions. The initiative aims to strengthen youth innovation, environmental responsibility, and global action toward SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation).

Cash prizes per category, digital certificates, features on STEMi Makers Africa platforms, access to mentorship and the STEMi Innovation Network.

Participation is open to university students (undergraduate) and primary/secondary pupils, with parental consent for younger participants; African Continent and MENA nations are allowed.

Complete the official application form and submit a video link (University category) and an essay/poem PDF (Pupil category).