As a key component of ITU Telecom World 2012, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has launched a competition for young innovators, with this year's theme centred on "Youth Innovation for Development".
Submissions to the competition should consist of a project or concept relevant to at least one of the following seven issue areas: Education, Youth Employment, Empowerment of Women, Human Rights, Healthcare, Environmental Sustainability, Transparency and Cyber Security.
The competition is open to young people aged between 18 and 25, and entries should be completed in English, submitted, no later than 1 July 2012, through the event website at ITU Telecom World 2012http://world2012.itu.int/young-innovators-competition.
On 01 September 2012, the ITU Selection Committee will announce the twelve finalists on the website, and all twelve will receive a fellowship to facilitate their participation at ITU Telecom World 2012, taking place in Dubai from 14 to 18 October 2012.
In 2012, with the theme of "Telecom in Transformation", ITU Telecom World provides participants with an opportunity to discuss, identify and explore the impact of new technologies and of practical and innovative ideas on the current evolution of information and communication technologies (ICT). The event will be attended by leaders and representatives from government and industry and by digital entrepreneurs and innovators.
Further information:
- Young innovators competition - your innovation on a world stage http://world2012.itu.int/young-innovators-competition
- ITU Telecom World 2012 http://world2012.itu.int/
