QS ImpACT Youth Innovation Challenge
- Organization: QS ImpACT
- Type: Competition
- Location: United Kingdom
- Deadline: November 13, 2026
- Age: 18 to 25
- Funding: No Funding
QS ImpACT, the UK-registered social impact charity of the higher education company QS Quacquarelli Symonds, is inviting youth-led teams in the UK to pitch projects that tackle social or environmental problems at QS Reimagine Education in London. Eight finalist teams will pitch live on 7 December 2026 to a judging panel and an audience from education, industry and the impact sector. You do not need a finished product: an idea with some real action behind it, such as research, a campaign, a prototype or a pilot, is enough. **What you get:** - A six-minute live pitch and about seven minutes of questions from the judging panel, if your team is one of eight finalists - A chance at two awards: Youth ImpACT Winner, chosen by the judges, and People's Choice, voted by the audience - Direct feedback from experienced judges - QSI certificates and badges, and visibility across the QSI network and its social channels - Introductions to potential mentors, pilot partners and supporters **What you'll do:** - Form a team of two to five people, all aged 18 to 25 and based in the UK, with young people leading the project - Answer the application questions and upload a presentation deck about your project and its potential - If selected, refine your pitch and present it live in London on 7 December 2026 **Key dates:** - Applications close 13 November 2026 - Applications reviewed 14 to 19 November 2026 - Eight finalists announced 20 November 2026 - Live final on 7 December 2026, 2:00 to 5:30 PM, at the InterContinental London, The O2, Greenwich **More information:** - There is no separate web page for this challenge; the application form carries the full call - Questions go to awards@qsimpact.org
