About the Programme
The programme is a collaborative initiative by Harit by HCLFoundation and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to ignite youth-led climate action. The Climate Innovators Challenges for Youth (CLICY) Challenge empowers college and university students to design technology-driven solutions addressing local environmental challenges. Through mentorship and collaboration, young innovators will transform bold ideas into impactful solutions, paving the way for a climate-resilient future.
About the Climate Innovators Challenges for Youth
The Challenge is open to youth (18–24 years) enrolled in colleges and universities across Bengaluru, Karnataka. This programme offers a unique platform for young minds to design innovative solutions addressing local environmental challenges. Participants will not only sharpen their entrepreneurial skills but also gain hands-on experience in Laboratories, turning ideas into reality. It’s an exceptional opportunity to learn, collaborate, and work alongside domain experts, shaping a sustainable and climate-resilient future.
Problem Identification
Problem Identification is the process of clearly defining the environmental challenge you wish to resolve. It is foundational to devising ...
Ideation
Ideation is the process which requires creative thinking to generate, develop, and refine ideas to solve the identified challenges...
Prototyping
Prototyping is the creation of a representative or preliminary model of a design or a proposed solution. It helps the developer visualize...
Vision of the Challenges
EMPOWERMENT
Inspire and empower youth to become changemakers and lead climate action.
IMPART KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Strengthen understanding of climate science, research methodologies, and emerging technologies.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Encourage students to develop technology-based solutions for a sustainable future.
PROMOTE ENVIRONMENT STEWARDSHIP
Fostering climate leaders committed to protecting the planet through innovation & action.
Programme Flow
Registration & Video Pitch
Students register and submit a short video explaining their idea.
NextGen Climate Confluence
One-day climate event with activities and expert interaction.
Bootcamp Selection
Selected students are invited to join the bootcamp.
Challenge Launch
Bootcamp participants officially begin the challenge.
Webinars & Exposure Visits
Students attend expert sessions and visit environment sites.
Prototype Development
Selected teams build simple prototypes for evaluation.
How Will Youth Benefit?
Learn from experts, scientists, and entrepreneurs.
Build knowledge and skills through specially curated sessions.
Develop tech-based climate solutions with expert support.
Opportunity to showcase their work on TERI and Harit platforms.
Earn recognition through awards, certificates and internship opportunities.