EcoInnovate Competition
What is EcoInnovate?
EcoInnovate is a nationwide, environmental-themed competition that encourages students in grades 7 through 12 in the United States to use innovation to promote a sustainable future. By taking part in EcoInnovate, students will address pressing environmental issues facing the globe and demonstrate how their concepts can lead to practical solutions. Participants in EcoInnovate 2025 will explore the fascinating intersection between sustainability and technology, learning how innovative, digital ideas can motivate communities to lead more eco-friendly lives.
Design an App for a Greener Tomorrow
Prompt
This year’s prompt invites students to design an app wireframe that helps people build more eco-friendly lives. From carbon tracking to recycling and energy conservation, participants will create a design that inspires real-world impact.
🌿 What’s a Wireframe?
A wireframe is a simple visual blueprint of your app idea. It shows what your screens look like, where buttons go, and how users move through your app — No coding required.
Rules
Each participant will create an app wireframe prototype consisting of at least five screens, with arrows showing what button leads where. You can design your wireframe using platforms like Figma, Miro, Canva, or others.
Fuel Creativity
Participants join David Curran from Figma for an interactive session on how design thinking fuels creativity. Hear from VisionnaireX mentors about turning bold ideas into reality through innovation and leadership. Participants who attend and apply their insights will be better prepared to stand out in the EcoInnovate.
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Prizes
1st Prize
“An exclusive mentorship and masterclass opportunity with VisionnaireX – The Future Leaders Foundry. Winners will have the opportunity to join VisionnaireX’s flagship 1:1 Passion Project program, where they will work directly with senior leaders from MAANG, Fortune 500, and top startups in the US and Europe. Together, they will transform their sustainability wireframe or another topic of interest into a real-world project, while also exploring the wider frontiers of business, technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. VisionnaireX empowers ambitious students with the mentorship, network, and endorsements to shape the future.”
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2nd Prize
"Win a Polygence Pod Experience! The winner of EcoInnovate 2025 will unlock an incredible opportunity: full tuition to a Polygence Pod, a 6-week, mentor-led course where big ideas come to life. Taught by experts from top universities like Yale, these small-group sessions dive into fascinating, future-focused topics such as Environmental Sustainability, Genetic Engineering, Statistics, and more. Whether you’re passionate about protecting the planet or curious to explore cutting-edge science, this is your chance to learn directly from world-class mentors and collaborate with other driven students. Courses run year-round, with many offered over the summer which is the perfect launchpad for your next big idea."
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3rd Prize
The winner will receive a one-time mentorship with founder of Terra.do, a global platform bringing together people committed to solving the climate crisis. In this session, students will learn how innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in technology can create real impact. This mentorship offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insight into building climate-focused solutions and creating meaningful environmental change.
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The EcoShe Innovator Award
(Presented by Her Idea)
We’re thrilled to introduce a special featured prize for EcoInnovate 2025 — the Her Idea Mentorship Prize, presented in collaboration with Her Idea.
This award honors one exceptional girl participant as the EcoInnovate Honoree, recognizing creativity, and a passion for environmental innovation. The honoree will receive a dedicated mentor from January to May 2026, meeting weekly in a remote format to help refine their project, expand their impact, and grow their confidence as a changemaker.
The honoree will also:
🌱 Present their project at Her Idea's Final Showcase on May 1, 2026 — either in person (for Bay Area participants) or virtually.
🌿 Host a project booth at the Her Idea's Fundraising Gala on May 15, 2026 — or share a one-minute highlight video to be featured during the event if attending virtually.
This prize reflects EcoInsight’s and Her Idea’s shared mission to empower the next generation of young women innovators who are creating meaningful solutions for our planet.
*All judging decisions are final and binding
Competition Timeline
Competion Launch
Oct 22
2025
Webinar 1
Dec 12 2025
Webinar 2
Dec 14
2025
Registration Deadline
Dec 22
2025
Webinar 3
Jan 10
2026
Submission Deadline
Jan 19
2026
Winner Annouced
Jan 26
2026
Upcoming Webinars & Master classes
Exclusive sessions hosted by global leaders to help you think like an innovator and build meaningful projects.
💼 Customer-Led Innovation
How Young Entrepreneurs Find What People Truly Need
📅 Date: December 14, 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
📍 Format: Live Virtual Webinar
By Philips Healthcare Global Director
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Featured
🎨 Introduction to Design Thinking
How to prototype in FIGMA and how design can accelerate sustainability solutions
📅 Date: December 12, 2025
🕒 Time: 3.30 PM – 4:30 PM PST
📍 Format: Live Virtual Webinar
By Figma Education Lead
🌍 The Future of Innovation
How Young Leaders Can Drive Change in Business, Tech, and Sustainability
📅 Date: January 10, 2026
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM– 11:00 AM PST
📍 Format: Live Virtual Webinar
By an ex-Adidas Brand Experience Leader
