Atal Innovation Mission and Partners Launch 7th Edition of Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2024-2025
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | AIM, NITI Aayog, UNDP, and Citi Foundation launched the 7th edition of Youth Co:Lab 2024-2025, focusing on disability-inclusive innovation and social entrepreneurship. |
| Theme | "Enhance Access to Opportunities and Well-Being for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)" |
| Implementation Partner | AssisTech Foundation (ATF) |
| Focus Areas | - Inclusive and Accessible Assistive Technology (AT) - Inclusive Educational Technology and Skilling Solutions - Accessible and Inclusive Care Models |
| Startups Targeted | 30-35 early-stage startups will be supported through mentorship, networking, and seed grants. |
| Eligibility | Young founders aged 18-32, including entrepreneurs with disabilities. |
| Global Launch | Youth Co:Lab was co-created by UNDP and Citi Foundation in 2017. |
| India Launch | Youth Co:Lab was launched in India in 2019 in collaboration with AIM, NITI Aayog. |
| Past Impact | Reached over 19,000 people and supported 2,600 youth-led innovation teams in India. |
| UNDP Representative | Dr. Angela Lusigi, UNDP Resident Representative for India. |
| ATF CEO | Prateek Madhav |