Apply for the Spring Idea Competition

Spring is an idea competition for young people aged 15–19. The competition is looking for ideas that change the world. The three winning teams will be awarded with a summer job and a study trip to Amsterdam, during which they get to develop their ideas and turn them into reality.

Springiin osallistuneita nuoria. Nuoret istuvat katsomossa, ympärillä paljon muita ihmisiä.

Do you have an idea that could change the world? We want to help you take it further! In the Spring Idea Competition, you’ll learn how successful ideas are developed and get to create solutions to problems that matter to you.

Spring is open to teams of 3–5 young people. Anyone aged 15–19 from anywhere in Finland can apply. Applications can be submitted in Finnish, Swedish or English.

It was wonderful to meet inspiring entrepreneurs and changemakers and learn so much from them about the future. We also had the opportunity to meet other young people who share our goal of making the world a better place. – Spring participant, 2026

Check the application instructions and apply by 31 December 2026.

Enter your idea

Inspiration for developing your idea and preparing your application

The Spring Idea Competition is organised by The Children and Youth Foundation in Finland. Participation is free of charge. The Children and Youth Foundation is responsible for all arrangements related to the competition.

The Spring Idea Competition is supported by Saastamoinen Foundation, Yksityisyrittäjäin Säätiö, the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation, The foundation Brita Maria Renlunds minne sr., UPM, and VALO Hotel & Work.

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