The international programme imaginPlanet Challenge is organised by imagin (CaixaBank), and is aimed at young entrepreneurs who wish to develop projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by proposing innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges.
Eligibility requirements:
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Aged between 16 and 30
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Teams of 3 people (either in university or vocational training)
Participating in this programme offers intensive training, where you will learn about entrepreneurship, sustainability, and innovation through online sessions and the Design Doing methodology.
There is also a 10-day experience in Silicon Valley for the 10 finalist teams, held at the Imagin Creativity Centre in the USA. Participants will receive training from universities such as Stanford and Berkeley, and visit companies like Google, Netflix, and HP, among others.
Winning teams will gain access to investment capital, international mentoring, and a global platform to continue developing their project.
Key dates:
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Application deadline: 31 May 2025
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Finalists announced: After applications close
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Silicon Valley experience for finalists: September 2025
The imaginPlanet Challenge tackles sustainability challenges in areas such as packaging, food, energy, circular economy, oceans and seas, and social transformation, among others.