The ideas and innovations must either displace an existing situation to replace it with positive change or alter the status quo with variables that can create improvement in impact. The challenge will showcase the best innovations at work that can drive strategies for resilient societies.
3M-CII Young Innovators Challenge Awards 2020
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Inclusive Ideas for a Resilient India
The ideas and innovations considered for submission must have a strong proof of concept and projects off the ground must be early stage. Submissions invited across sectors, be it in the areas of health, education, livelihood, environment, art & culture, governance and/or inclusive development.

3M-CII YOUNG INNOVATORS AWARD 2020
3M India will award 6 winners with a total “Prize” fund of INR 18,00,000!
The Winning Entries Will Get An Opportunity To Showcase Their Innovation At The CII Innovation Summit 2020
SUBMISSIONS CLOSEDHow to choose your category?
RURAL & INCLUSIVE INNOVATION
The most inclusive in nature and spread across almost everything but should specifically address rural and remote communities and/or regions. The ideas under this category are expected to add new economic or social value to rural life. All submissions should be nominations.
What Does The Award Offer?
The award bestows a wide variety of support and opportunities to the winners every year
Prizes of Rs. 18,00,000
6 winners will be awarded with a total “prize” fund of Rs. 18,00,000. There are two prizes under each category, each worth Rs.3,00,00: Impact Prize and Idea Prize
Strong Alumni Network
Knowledge Series offered to all participants and alumni to support innovators in their journey of change-making
Media Opportunities
Media opportunities for all the winning innovations of the season
Virtual Showcase at the CII India Innovation Summit 2020
The winning entries would be able to virtually showcase their innovation at the India Innovation Summit 2020
Feedback Opportunities
Access to “Virtual Sessions with domain experts and 3M panelists” to receive feedback on the business scope of selected ideas.
Storytelling Opportunities
Exclusive storytelling with dedicated online media partner