YOUTH FOR INNOVATION 2021

WSA YFI brings together students from multiple Universities to collaboratively analyse purpose-driven tech ventures from across the world which use digital solutions to contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

YFI ENABLES students to:

Apply their skills and knowledge on real ventures
Analyse, consult and exchange with purpose-driven enterprises worldwide
Collaborate internationally and interdisciplinary
Gain intercultural competences
Pitch their work in front of an international jury
Grow an international network
Gain ECTS credits as part of their curriculum (depending on university)

YFI PROVIDES purpose-driven tech ventures with the OPPORTUNITY to:

Receive case studies and in-depth evaluations from international students
Create their own challenges and focus points for students to work on

WSA YFI consists of 2 PHASES, an 6-weeks ONLINE and a 3-days ONSITE PHASE, providing participating students with the opportunity to work on two different case studies.

Students can enter both or only one program phase.

TIMINGS:

Start 6-weeks online program: 4th of October 2021
3-days onsite phase as part of the European Young Innovators Festival: online program (Nov 24, 2021), physical event in Graz/Austria (Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2021)

PARTICIPATION COSTS: