The Spring Idea Competition gives young people the chance to make the future more hopeful.
THIS IS SPRING – IDEA COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 15–19
Young people aged 15-19 can participate in Spring in teams of 3-5 persons as a part of their studies or during leisure time. Apply to the idea competition with an idea that strengthens your belief in the future; the idea can aim to solve a major international problem, answer a local question, or create completely new opportunities. The prize for winning Spring is a summer job and an inspirational study visit abroad, during which you develop your idea into something concrete.
The application period for the 2025 competition ended on January 31, 2025. The next competition will kick off in September 2025.
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WATCH THE SPRING FINAL TOGETHER
The Spring Final invites young people to choose the winners of the idea competition through a public vote. The broadcast showcases the ideas of the six finalist teams and includes inspiration and tips on ideation from top Finnish professionals.
FINAL
The final lasts 28 minutes and can be followed not only in Finnish, but also in Swedish and English. You can select your preferred subtitle language in the settings at the bottom of the YouTube video. The broadcast is designed for classroom use. At the end of the broadcast, viewers will vote for their favorite idea. The voting is open from April 23 to May 5, 2025.
THE YOUTH CHOOSE THE WINNERS
VOTE FOR THE 2025 WINNERS
The public vote is open from April 23rd to May 5th, and all under 20s are eligible to vote!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is the Spring Idea Competition for?
Spring is an idea competition for young people aged 15–19. Participants take part in teams of 3–5 people, either as part of schoolwork or during their free time.
How do you participate in the competition?
You can enter Spring by filling out the idea form during the application period. The Spring team selects the 12 most promising ideas to move forward. These teams are invited to the Spring Idea Weekend, at the end of which six ideas will advance to the competition final.
When is the next application period?
The application period for Spring 2026 is open from September 1st, to January 31, 2025.
