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World Series of Innovation
by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
Up to USD 1,500 prize per challenge
World Series of Innovation is a competition by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) for students in Class 8–12. Registration opens 9 Sept 2026. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 8–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Approximately 3 to 4 months per edition (September to December for submissions)
Format
Both
Time needed
Self-paced; design thinking process typically requires 10 to 20 hours to develop and refine a submission
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 9 Sept 2026
- Competition
- 9 Sept 2026
Online · WSI Awards Platform
About This Opportunity
The World Series of Innovation (WSI) is a free, online global competition organised by NFTE that challenges young innovators aged 5 to 24 to design bold solutions to real-world problems aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Impact League, open to participants aged 13 to 24, features multiple challenges each sponsored by a leading company, with each challenge aligned to a specific SDG theme such as climate action, responsible AI, financial inclusion, or public health.
Participants use a design thinking framework to explore a problem, brainstorm creative ideas, test solutions, and present their refined concepts. Submissions are made through an online platform. Each challenge has independent judging, and winners across first, second, third place, and a People's Choice Award are recognised per challenge. The competition has engaged nearly 4,000 young innovators from 47 countries in recent editions, with Indian student teams winning international recognition including the People's Choice Award.
WSI is designed to be accessible to students worldwide regardless of their school, income, or geography. Resources, entry forms, and guidance materials are available in multiple languages including Hindi. No teacher or school enrollment is required for individual student participation, making it an open platform for self-motivated young innovators from India to compete on a global stage.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 8–12
- Age Range
- 13 - 24 years
- Location
Prerequisites
- Internet access to submit via the online platform
- A solution idea aligned with the year's SDG-themed challenge
Additional requirements
- Open to participants worldwide; no country restrictions. Students from India are eligible to participate.
Open to young innovators aged 13 to 24 globally (Impact League). No school enrollment or teacher sponsorship required. Participants from India can register directly through the online platform. No registration fee.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards & Recognition
Award
Up to USD 1,500 per challenge
Each Impact League challenge awards prizes to 1st place (USD 1,500), 2nd place (USD 600), 3rd place (USD 300), and a People's Choice Award (USD 500) per sponsored challenge.
Recognition
Global recognition in 47 countries
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Free online competition open to youth from any country, including India
- Multiple independent challenges per edition, each with its own prizes
- Resources and entry forms available in Hindi and other languages
- Indian student teams have won international recognition (People's Choice, 2025-2026)
- Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Rounds & format
Round 1: Participants submit their innovation solution via the online platform by the challenge deadline. Round 2: Judges evaluate all submissions and select winners across 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and People's Choice per challenge.
How entries are judged
Submissions are evaluated on creativity, impact potential, feasibility, and quality of presentation.
Selection process
Each challenge is independently judged by a panel associated with the sponsoring organisation. People's Choice Award is determined by public voting.
How to apply
- 1Browse the active challenges at innovation.nfte.com and select a SDG-themed challenge of interest
- 2Use the design thinking framework to explore the problem, brainstorm ideas, and develop a solution
- 3Register and submit the entry online at wsi.awardsplatform.com before the challenge deadline
- 4Judges evaluate entries for creativity, impact, feasibility, and presentation
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The World Series of Innovation is a free competition. There is no registration or participation fee for any challenge.
Frequently asked questions
Is World Series of Innovation free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in World Series of Innovation?
Students in Class 8–12. children aged 13-24.
What will my child gain from World Series of Innovation?
Cash prizes up to USD 1,500 per challenge for 1st place winners. People's Choice Award of USD 500 voted by the public. International recognition alongside innovators from 47 countries. Free participation with resources available in Hindi and multiple languages. SDG-aligned solution development builds globally valued skills. Corporate-backed challenges with leading sponsors including EY, PayPal, and MetLife Foundation. Indian teams have won international recognition at WSI.
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