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

Young Innovators Programme (YIP)
Problem
- 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.
Solution
- 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.
Outcomes
- 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.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: State Government – Planning and Economic Affairs
Sub-Category: secState Government – Planning and Economic Affairs
Project: Young Innovators Programme (YIP)
Start Date: 6-10-2024
Organisation: Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council
Respondent: Unnikrishnan Potheri Vasudevan
https://yip.kerala.gov.in
Level: Club
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For more information, please contact:
Unnikrishnan Potheri Vasudevan at ms.kdisc@kdisc.kerala.gov.in
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