Young Social Innovators Activate 2026/27
Rated Advanced, A school-year team programme turning research into a practical social innovation project. For school-led teams aged 15 to 18 in Transition Year or Youthreach; an educator registers the group. The challenge is sustaining original action across research, implementation, impact evidence, a detailed report and a confident Speak Out presentation.
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Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
6 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
15–18
School level
Transition Year and Youthreach
Registration method
School Only
Competition stages
Project; report; Speak Out; optional Den; pitching; awards
Fee
€15 per participant
Online / in-person
Hybrid
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition starts
1 Sept 2026
Competition ends
31 May 2027
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Check exact milestones in the official 2026-27 wallplanner.
Source information
- https://www.youngsocialinnovators.ie/programmes-initiatives/senior-programme
- https://www.youngsocialinnovators.ie/programmes-initiatives/senior-programme/senior-programme-content/
- https://www.youngsocialinnovators.ie/images/uploads/project/files/Activate_Rubric_2026_2027_(FINAL).docx_.pdf
- https://www.youngsocialinnovators.ie/images/uploads/project/files/_3_Wallplanner_26-27_(4)_(2)_1.pdf
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