I am pleased to inform you that UNESCO is organizing the 2023 Future Designer International Innovation Design Awards (IIDA) & Science for SDGs Innovation Contest, in the framework of the UNESCO-UNITRAIN Youth Competence Development Project (UNESCO YCD project).
The IIDA Contest aims to showcase and promote innovative and sustainable designs and proposals from talented young individuals all around the world. The primary focus is to support and raise awareness of the importance of science in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to build more equitable and resilient societies. The UNESCO-YCD project is part of UNESCO's efforts to build capacity in basic sciences and engineering.
All aspiring young designers and innovators are invited to participate. The call is open to junior college, undergraduate and graduate students. The IIDA call for application is now open, and applications must be received by 30 September 2023. Eligible applications will be reviewed by the international IIDA jury, which consists of renowned professors and industry experts. The winners will be announced on 31 October 202, and their achievements will be celebrated at an award ceremony to be held at the end of the year, when UNESCO and the IIDA Organizing Committee will give ? them certificates to honour their remarkable talents.
For detailed information regarding the contest, application process, and contact details, please view the flyer attached or visit the webpage: https://articles.unesco.org/en/articles/call-entries-future-designer-international-innovation-design-awards-iida-science-sdgs-innovation.The flyer and Webpage are only available in English as IIDA is calling for design internationally in English.
I would be grateful if you could share this call widely within the relevant education systems in your country. Ms Amal Kasry, Chief of the Basic Sciences, Research, Innovation and Engineering Section in the Natural Sciences Sector (a.kasry@unesco.org) is at your disposal should you have any further questions.
