LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge 2026
LSE Generate
📌 About the Event
LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is a global, fully virtual pitch competition for high school students aged 13–18. The competition encourages students to identify real-world problems in their communities and pitch innovative solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It helps students build skills in entrepreneurship, problem-solving, research, communication, and innovation.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode: Online / Virtual
- Participation Type: Individual or team-based
- Team Size: 1 to 4 students
- Final Round: Live pitch on Zoom
- Location: Global; no travel required
- Eligibility: High school students aged 13–18
- Also Eligible: 9th graders below 13 and recent high school graduates on a gap year, if not enrolled in university credits
- Regions Covered: APAC, North America, Europe + Central Asia, Latin America, and MENA + Africa + Russia
- Indian Students: Eligible under the APAC region
- Early Bird Fee:
- $15 USD per student
- Regular Fee:$20 USD per student
- Important: Registration fee applies per person, and every team member must register and pay individually.
📅 Important Dates
- Early Bird Registration Opens: 1 April 2026
- Early Bird Registration Closes: 31 May 2026
- Regular Registration Opens: 1 June 2026
- Registration Closes: 4 August 2026
🎯 Rules
- Submission Format: Pitch deck for the Regional Qualifiers
- Final Pitch: 4–6 minute live presentation
- Team Rule: If competing as a team, all team members must participate and speak in the final pitch.
- Tools: Students may use any tools, including AI tools, to design their pitch deck.
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Total Cash Prize Mentioned: Up to $2,500
- 1st Winner: $1,000 cash, virtual internship, mentorship, certificate, and global publication
- 2nd Winner: $750 cash, virtual internship, mentorship, certificate, and global publication
- 3rd Winner: $500 cash, virtual internship, mentorship, certificate, and global publication
- Virtual internship with LSE Social Enterprise Founders
- Mentorship sessions with experts
- Exclusive access to LSE Generate events
- Certificate of Achievement
- Global publication on website and social media
- Access to expert-led webinars, bootcamps, and learning resources