Registration No. - DL049554176374110
Creative Thinkers Foundation presents the Green Innovation Challenge, inviting young minds (ages 12-18) to propose innovative solutions for environmental challenges. This competition encourages participants to think creatively about sustainability and develop practical, eco-friendly ideas.
Participants can choose from three specified themes or propose their own sustainability-focused solution. The challenge aims to address key environmental issues such as waste management, energy efficiency and urban green space preservation, fostering innovative thinking for a greener tomorrow.
Propose an innovative solution to create or preserve green spaces in urban areas. Ideas could focus on urban gardening, rooftop gardens, green walls or creating eco-friendly parks ,green corridors. These activities should help improve biodiversity and give us clean air.
Design an eco-friendly solution using the 5R's—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose & Recycle. Focus on reducing waste, cutting harmful materials and extending product life through recycling and composting. Create a sustainable, circular system that helps conserve nature.
Create a solution that promotes energy conservation or the adoption of renewable energy sources. Ideas might involve solar energy, wind energy or energy-efficient systems for homes and businesses.
Teams may choose any environmental challenge to address, from the themes above or a unique idea of their own. The challenge is to create a practical, innovative and sustainable solution to any environmental problem.
• Written Concept Submission
• Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Teams must submit their written concept addressing the chosen theme. This submission will include the problem identification and a detailed solution.
• Screening & Video Submission
• Notification: First week of August
• Deadline: August 31, 2025
• Teams selected after Stage 1 will be informed and invited to prepare their solutions for the live pitch event. In this stage, teams will also work on their skit.
• Pitch Submission Format: Teams will submit a pitch deck and a 5-7 minute video explaining their environmental problem, proposed solution and its potential impact.
• Problem Identification Presentation: Teams will receive another theme 10 days prior to the final event.
• Final Day – Live Pitch
• Event Date: October 2025 (tentative)
• On the final day, teams will participate in a live Q&A round with the judges about their pre-recorded video, perform their skit and present the second concept (from the Spontaneous Challenge) using a PowerPoint presentation.
Dr. Nimish Kapoor
BSIP, DST, Govt. of India
Ms. Sandhya Verma
Secretary, NCSTC network
Dr. Bharat Bhushan
Scientist, IARI Pune
Dr. Indrani Chandrasekharan
Former Advisor, Planning Commission and MoEF&CC GOI
Dr. Madhu Phull
Former Advisor, DST, GOI, Ministry of S& T
Showcase your creative green solutions and stand a chance to win incredible rewards:
Be a part of the change, bring your ideas to life and earn recognition for your innovative solutions!
The Green Innovation Challenge 2025 was held on 8 November 2025 at RKGIT, Ghaziabad, bringing together young innovators to showcase sustainable solutions. Group A focused on Environmental Protection & Energy Conservation, while Group B highlighted Sustainable Innovation & Waste Management. Participants presented their ideas through videos, skits, working models, and presentations. The event’s highlights and winning entries were also featured in official publications, celebrating the participants’ efforts toward a greener future.
