AIM and UNDP launched the seventh edition of the Youth Co: Lab National Innovation Challenge for 2024-2025.
The seventh edition of the Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge for 2024-2025 has been launched by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in association with the Citi Foundation.
The main aim of the initiative is to foster social entrepreneurship and drive sustainable development.
Till 2024, Youth Co: Lab has conducted six national theme-specific youth social innovation and entrepreneurship dialogues in India.
This year it will be implemented in collaboration with AssisTech Foundation (ATF), India’s leading organization accelerating Assistive Technology (AT) innovation for People with Disabilities.
The 2025 programme aims to support 30-35 early-stage startups through a springboard program.
Young founders aged 18–32 who are passionate about solving real-world challenges or creating meaningful co-innovation opportunities for disability inclusion will be part of this challenge.
Youth Co:Lab was created in 2017 by UNDP and Citi Foundation.
