Young Innovator Awards creates tomorrow’s innovators by offering a hands-on, learn-by-doing experience. We challenge students to come up with a unique innovation that'll make the world a better place. The best entries, as judged by top innovators in NZ and abroad, win internships at leading innovative businesses in the Bay plus cash prizes up to $2,000.
Examine the world around you, you'll soon start to see there are problems everywhere in our world waiting to be solved.
Research your target customer or user and develop an original solution that specifically solves the problem you've identified.
Communicate your ideas to the judges by submitting your entry online, using our template worksheets and video. Be creative!
The finalists are selected and the awards evening is held. Join your fellow innovators and be inspired by our world-class keynote speakers!
Our young innovators win valuable internship experiences with some of the Bay's top innovative businesses plus their share of thousands in cash prizes.
Piper Gregory, Elise Oxenham, Stephanie Samson
Aquinas College
A mask cover to add an extra layer of protection from catching Covid-19 wearing a surgical mask
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Otumoetai College
To create a device and app to help track moles at home
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Aquinas College
To create a platform to pair volunteers with elderly people who need to remain in isolation
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Aquinas College
To develop an efficient contactless paring system for doctors/patients, on the arrival of patients at medical centres
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