Young Innovators Programme (YIP) – Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council

Young Innovators Programme (YIP)

Limited Access to Innovation Opportunities.
Young learners struggle to apply theoretical knowledge to contextualized challenges.
Innovation thrives on diverse perspectives, but current systems rarely facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork.
Socioeconomic and geographical constraints prevent many talented individuals from accessing innovation.
Disconnect Between Youth and Industry and Society Needs.

Participants submit their innovative ideas through an online portal.
Ideas are assessed based on originality, feasibility, and real-world impact.
Participants receive training on scientific thinking, problem identification, and research methodologies.
Participants present their refined ideas before a jury of experts.
Evaluations focus on innovation potential, social relevance, and technical feasibility.

Impacted 7.7 lakh students, fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving across diverse backgrounds.
Over 7 patents granted, with more in the pipeline, showcasing the program’s success in fostering groundbreaking innovations.
Enabled the launch of 6+ startups, with several others in the development stage, driving real-world impact and economic growth.
Over 100+ students secured placements due to YIP, benefiting from industry exposure and hands-on experience.
Participants gained expertise in Design Thinking, real-world problem-solving, and innovation.

For more information, please contact:
Unnikrishnan Potheri Vasudevan at ms.kdisc@kdisc.kerala.gov.in

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