AIIP’s Youth Invent Program is dedicated to inspiring and empowering young Africans to harness their innate talents in technology and innovation. The program aims to foster a culture of creativity and problem-solving that benefits their immediate communities, focusing on critical sectors such as industry, security, and technology.
Goals
Encourage Talent Utilization:
Inspire youth to develop innovative solutions addressing local challenges using their God-given talents.
Support Inventions:
Provide funding opportunities, mentorship, and resources to help promising inventions transition from concept to commercialization.
Foster Partnerships:
Connect inventors with potential investors, industry partners, and funding sources to scale their innovations globally.
Create Impact:
Promote technological solutions that improve community welfare, security, and industrial
development.
Reduce Unemployment & Crime:
By engaging youth in productive innovation activities, the program aims to eradicate idleness and reduce youth involvement in crime.
Foster Ownership & Responsibility:
Empower young people with a sense of ownership over their ideas and innovations, encouraging responsibility and leadership within their communities.
Goals
Events
How It Works
Invention Development
Youth submit their innovative ideas or prototypes for assessment.
Funding & Support
Selected projects receive seed funding, mentorship, and technical support to refine their inventions.
Commercialization
The program assists inventors in finding investors or partners who can help bring their inventions to market.
Scaling & Impact
Successful innovations are scaled to benefit larger communities, creating economic and social impact.
Opportunities for Collaboration & Talent Discovery
AIIP actively seeks collaborations and strategic partnerships with governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, tech companies, and development partners. These collaborations aim to:
Identify and nurture youth talent
Discovering innovative young minds at the grassroots level, starting from as young as 12 years old.
Enhance program reach
Extending opportunities for mentorship, training, and funding to a broader, more diverse youth population.
Create sustainable impact
Building a network of stakeholders committed to empowering youth through technology and innovation.
Grassroots Talent Discovery
AIIP is committed to uncovering latent talent in underserved communities. The program encourages young inventors from all backgrounds to participate, ensuring that even the most remote or underprivileged youths have access to resources and opportunities to showcase their ideas.
Scholarship Opportunities
To further support young innovators, AIIP seeks to source and provide scholarships for outstanding youth participants. These scholarships aim to:
Cover educational expenses related to STEM fields
Enable participation in advanced training, workshops, and innovation hubs. Support higher education or specialized technical training, helping youth turn their inventions into viable careers.
Through this comprehensive approach, the AIIP Youth Invent Program aspires to cultivate a new generation of African innovators capable of leveraging technology to solve real-world problems, stimulate economic growth, and position Africa as a leader in technological development. It also aims to eradicate youth unemployment and reduce crime by channeling youthful energy into productive, impactful activities. By fostering a strong sense of ownership and responsibility, the program encourages young people to become proactive leaders in their communities.