Youth Co:Lab 2026 Innovation Challenge – Get Upto ₹3.5 Lakh

Responsible Consumption Innovation Challenge - Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, in partnership with UNDP India and Citi Foundation, implemented by T-Hub Foundation.

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Circular Economy, Climate Technology, Food Systems, Social Innovation, Sustainable Fashion, Water Conservation

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Application Start Date

February 3, 2026

Deadline to Submission

March 20, 2026

Eligibilie Stages

Idea Stage, Prototype Stage, MVP Stage, Early Revenue Stage

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1. Explain the sustainability problem clearly.
2. Show how your solution is different from others.
3. Prove that it fits Responsible Consumption and Mission LiFE.
4. Mention the impact your startup can create.
5. Show that the idea can scale and become a strong business.
6. Use measurable outcomes instead of vague social-impact claims.

Grant Application Direct URL

https://www.f6s.com/youth-co-lab-undp-program/apply

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Youth Co: Lab 2026: Empower Youth Innovation

Youth Co: Lab 2026 ignites youth-led startups tackling Responsible Consumption with seed grants up to ₹3.5 lakhs, bootcamps, and global mentorship. Launched 3 February 2026 at AIM SUMVAAD, it accelerates sustainable solutions.

Unlock Two-Stage Acceleration

Youth Co: Lab 2026 transforms ideas into impact:

National Springboard (50 Startups) – Virtual workshops build business skills, Mission LiFE alignment, and scaling strategies.
T-Hub Immersion (Top 20) – 5-day Hyderabad bootcamp delivers investor pitches and one-on-one guidance.

The top 6 win ₹2.2-3.5 lakhs in seed funding for rapid development.

Who Thrives Here?

Youth Co: Lab 2026 celebrates inclusive innovators—women, differently abled, LGBTQIA+, indigenous, and under-represented communities (age up to 35). From 2019, seven cohorts expanded entrepreneurship networks beyond urban hubs.

Sustainable Themes Spotlight

Target these high-impact areas:

Sustainable textiles/fashion
Circular economy models
Food/water sustainability

Align with SDGs and Mission LiFE for maximum edge.

Join National Dialogue Glory

Pitch to the jury and represent the India regionally. UNDP’s Angela Lusigi champions mentorship-to-markets pathways.

Apply now via F6S—deadline 20 March 2026

Youth-led startups/NGOs, 1 founder aged 15-29 (35 for women/diverse groups).
Solutions in Responsible Consumption: textiles, circular economy, food/water.
Viable ideas for sustainable production, consumption, and ecosystem change.
Prioritises women, LGBTQIA+, PandWds, and tribal minorities.
Early-stage ventures are ready for business training and scaling.

Youth Co: Lab 2026 awaits your sustainable vision!

Eligibility

1. Youth-led startups/NGOs, 1 founder aged 15-29 (35 for women/diverse groups).
2. Solutions in Responsible Consumption: textiles, circular economy, food/water.
3. Viable ideas for sustainable production, consumption, and ecosystem change.
4. Prioritises women, LGBTQIA+, PwDs, tribal minorities.
5. Early-stage ventures ready for business training and scaling.

Location Eligibility

All Indian youth-led startups and eligible NGOs.

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