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NFTE World Series of Innovation

Run by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

Deadline: 13 December 2026

OnlineOnline (global)Online written entry by 13 Dec 2026; Impact League finalists also submit a one-minute video pitch (9 Feb to 2 Mar 2027)FreeOpenHigh effort

About this opportunity

<p>The World Series of Innovation (WSI) is a free global competition run by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) that invites young people worldwide to submit innovative solutions to challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sponsored challenges are set by leading companies – for example EY, PayPal, MetLife, Comerica and EverBank – and span themes from quality education to climate action.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility: young innovators aged roughly 5–24 worldwide. The Imagination League is for ages 5–12 and the Impact League is for ages 13–24.</li> <li>Entry: compete individually or as a team; submit a written innovation entry on the WSI awards platform.</li> <li>Challenges: multiple themed SDG challenges each cycle, each sponsored by a partner organisation.</li> <li>Prizes: cash prizes (historically up to US$1,500 for first place per challenge) plus recognition; a special prize goes to the school or organisation with the most submissions.</li> <li>Format: fully online and open globally, with no entry fee.</li> <li>Cycle: annual, with submissions typically closing in December and finalists announced early the following year.</li> </ul> <p>Sign up on the WSI awards platform, choose a challenge, and submit your innovation before the December deadline for that cycle.</p>

Who can apply

Young innovators worldwide aged ~5–24; Imagination League (ages 5–12) and Impact League (ages 13–24); individual or team entries

How to apply

Sign up on the WSI awards platform (wsi.awardsplatform.com), pick a sponsored challenge, and submit your innovation individually or as a team before the December deadline.

What you get

Prize moneyAward Recognition

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).

Who can apply?+

Young innovators worldwide aged ~5–24; Imagination League (ages 5–12) and Impact League (ages 13–24); individual or team entries

When's the deadline?+

Applications close on 13 December 2026.

Is it paid?+

No fees to apply. Selected participants may receive a stipend or prize from the organiser.

How do I apply?+

Sign up on the WSI awards platform (wsi.awardsplatform.com), pick a sponsored challenge, and submit your innovation individually or as a team before the December deadline.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 29 September 2026