Apply Now: Together Towards Tomorrow Innovation Challenge

They’re on the hunt for innovative solutions that promote equitable collaboration, connecting young minds with their inner purpose. Is your venture centered on a solution that fosters social connections between generations, amplifies youth leadership, and shapes an alternative future? They want to hear from you!

Benefits

• All eligible applicants will receive:
  • Receive feedback from Ashoka and/or HSBC representatives.
  • Have a chance to connect with a community changemakers through this challenge (by providing/receiving feedback, and meeting them through community events).
• Early Entry Applicants will receive:
  • Those who get their application in by June 3rd 2024 will have the chance to be selected as Early Entry Winners.
  • All Early Entry Applicants will receive feedback ahead of the final entry deadline.
  • 3 Early Entry Winners will be awarded $1,500 each
  • Note: Being selected as an early entry winner does not mean that you will be selected as a final challenge winner.
• All semifinalists and finalists will:
  • Get a chance to refine their applications based on feedback from Ashoka, HSBC, and their peers.
  • Have the opportunity to learn from Ashoka, HSBC, and its networks, and have additional learning opportunities as part of the journey.
• Winners Awards:
  • They seek to ensure diverse representation in the winners, covering as many focus areas, ages, and geographic regions as possible.
  • Prizes Structure:
    • Up to 12 winners, will receive a minimum of $15,000 and up to $25,000.
    • They will select a minimum of 3 winners at Early Stage (0-3 years since registration), and a minimum of 3 winners that are at an Established Stage (3+ years since registration).
    • The top winner in each of these two categories will receive a prize of $25,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
  • Country of Impact
    • The “Together, Towards, Tomorrow” Challenge is open to individuals driving impact in Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vietnam.
  • Youth Leadership
    • Your leadership structure requires at least one member born in 1994 or later, who has held a leadership position for at least 12 months. If your organization is less than one year old, at least one founding member must be born in or after 1994.
  • Language
    • Entries must be submitted in English and an Applicant is not allowed to submit more than one application.
  • Additional Criteria
    • Please note that all eligible participants will be required to take part in peer reviews: once the application phase closes, you will each be required to review 5 applications each in order for your application to be considered.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Employees of HSBC, advertising agencies, promotion agencies and other service providers for this Challenge, their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, regardless of where they reside) are not eligible.
• Partners or past HSBC challenge winners or initiatives that are already financed or supported by HSBC, its affiliates, subsidiaries or joint ventures are not eligible.

For more information, visit Ashoka Changemakers.