Mayor’s big ideas challenge for young people – open now!
Added: 30/10/2025
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Create a better future with the Mayor’s big ideas challenge
We’re looking for young minds ready to make a difference
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, launched the big ideas challenge to harness the incredible potential of the region’s 16 to 26-year-olds.
The finalists will take part in a specially designed programme, which will support them to take the problems that they care about, learn how to develop creative solutions, and pitch these ideas confidently.
The programme is free to attend – apply by 30 November 2025
Every team or individual who completes the programme gets a minimum £100 voucher. Ideas are assessed against three additional criteria, with the chance to win extra prizes worth up to £625.
There are 54 places across 3 age groups:
Applications are open now and close on 30 November 2025.
To learn more and enter the competition and how to enter, head to the Mayor’s big ideas challenge website.
Applications close on the 30th November!