An opportunity for young innovators and entrepreneurs to find new ways of improving media through the use of technology.
The most successful three will be chosen to receive support and online mentoring by Thomson Foundation consultants over a four-month period.
The winning individual or group will be invited to spend a week in the UK in November, and will be given help to develop their mobile application or digital tool.
Eligibilities
Applicants must be citizens of a Commonwealth member country, excluding the UK.
The competition is open to anyone aged between 18 and 30 at the time of the competition deadline, which is 3 May, 2019.
The competition organisers may request documentation to verify an entrant’s age.
The competition is open to individuals and groups of up to three people.
All submissions and presentations to be undertaken in the English language.
First judging will take place in the week starting 22 May, 2019 and applicants must be available for a webinar presentation during that week.
The three groups/individuals chosen to take part in the four-month mentoring must be able to travel to the UK in November 2019, should they be the eventual winners.
The timing of virtual mentoring sessions will be scheduled wherever possible at the convenience of all participants but ultimately will be dependent on the availability of the mentor.
The overall winner will be required in the UK in November. If travel during this time is not possible, the prize will go to the second most successful applicant or group.
Eligible Regions: Commonwealth countries except UK
Application Process
Apply online through the given link.
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Application Deadline: May 3, 2019 (30 Days Remaining)
