UNEP Young Champions of the Earth
Closed UN Environment Programme (UNEP), with Planet A International
US$10,000 per winner, plus a shot at a US$100,000 grant
- Seed money, mentoring and visibility for environmental entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30
- Individuals aged 18 to 30, from any country
- One person applies, not a team
- Idea tackles climate, nature loss or pollution
- Winners must travel to New York
- Closed
- Apply online on the Young Champions page when the 2027 call opens
- Idea, Prototype, Early revenue stage
- International programmes
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