Host an UNLEASH Innovation Lab
Are you passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship for social impact? Do you aspire to cultivate fresh perspectives and innovative ideas in your community, using a globally recognized Innovation Methodology and design thinking process? Apply to host an Innovation Lab!
UNLEASH Innovation Labs are a one-week program designed to equip young changemakers with the tools, mindset and network they need to create positive impact.
Since 2017, UNLEASH has hosted several Innovation Labs around the world, and now we’re exploring the possibility to co-create Innovation Labs with like-minded organizations, other changemakers, or members of the UNLEASH Community.
Why host an Innovation Lab?
Cultivate your local innovation and entrepreneurship community
Share innovation tools, an intercultural mindset and SDG knowledge among local youth
Leverage the UNLEASH Innovation Methodology to co-create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges
Gain global exposure and position your city or region as a vibrant innovation hub.
Become part of a global network of changemakers, innovators and thought leaders.
How does the process of applying look like?
Organizations wishing to apply to host an UNLEASH Innovation Lab should demonstrate a passion for driving positive change within their community and beyond, and a willingness to co-create with UNLEASH a program tailored to the local context.
Read the FAQs about hosting an UNLEASH Innovation Lab to learn more about the requirements to organize the program.
Once you have submitted your application, the UNLEASH Secretariat will review the proposal and provide feedback. Our goal is to support all applications who fulfill the requirements by helping you refine your concept.
When the application is approved and the MoU is signed, UNLEASH will support you with the planning and execution of the Innovation Lab you have envisioned through regular meetings, resources and templates, and the integration of the UNLEASH Methology into the program.
Fill out the Application Form to host an Innovation Lab and submit it by e-mail.
If you’re qualified to become a host, the UNLEASH Secretariat will share the full application package to help you scope the Innovation Lab.
Read the FAQs about hosting an UNLEASH Innovation Lab to learn more about the requirements to organize the program.
Fill out the Application Form to host an Innovation Lab and submit it by e-mail.
Once you have submitted your application, the UNLEASH Secretariat will review the proposal and provide feedback. Our goal is to support all applications who fulfill the requirements by helping you refine your concept.
If you’re qualified to become a host, the UNLEASH Secretariat will share the full application package to help you scope the Innovation Lab.
When the application is approved and the MoU is signed, UNLEASH will support you with the planning and execution of the Innovation Lab you have envisioned through regular meetings, resources and templates, and the integration of the UNLEASH Methology into the program.
Solutions from previous Innovation Labs
“I met wonderful people during the Lab and came up with the idea for Permalution, a start-up focusing on fog and cloud water harvesting technology, tackling the world’s challenges in water access and drought.”
– Tatiana Estevez Carlucci,
UNLEASH Innovation Lab 2017,
Denmark
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“During the Lab, I was surrounded by people who were truly passionate about solving the challenge we focused on: sustainable fashion. My solution is the digital wardrobe app Whering, which allows you to manage your wardrobe from your device.“
– Bianca Rangecroft,
UNLEASH Innovation Lab 2019,
Shenzhen
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“At Test At Home Pte. Ltd., we are now developing ‘Lollipop-like’ and ‘Chewing gum-like’ devices and technology to enable easier, convenient, cheaper, accessible, and home-based healthcare testing.”
– Vivek Manoharan,
UNLEASH Innovation Lab 2018,
Singapore
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“OneDay Health launches sustainable health centers in remote Ugandan communities which previously had no access to quality healthcare. It is amazing how far both our team and OneDay Health had come during the Lab.”
– Nicolas Laing,
UNLEASH Innovation Lab 2017,
Denmark
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