Join youthink

Ready to Innovate? Here’s How to Join

Your guide to applying to join youthink Incubator Hub.

Why Join youthink?

By participating in youthink, teams will gain a wealth of valuable experiences, skills, and resources including:

Innovation expertise: Gather information from your community and develop and test creative solutions
Adolescent health knowledge: Learn and apply health equity, social determinants of health, youth engagement, and other key concepts
Support network: Work with changemakers and get guidance from experts
Funding: Receive up to $50,000 for personnel, community incentives, and other innovation needs
Hands-on learning: Engage in 12 hours of virtual training, weekly coaching calls, and 2 fully funded in-person events
Lasting impact: Develop ideas that will benefit young people in your community and beyond

Who should apply to join youthink?

We are looking for teams who are passionate about improving the health of young people in their community. You should apply to join youthink if you:

Are part of a team of 3-5 people, ages 18+, that can be supported by an organization
Have at least one youth member on your team (ages 18-24)
Are in the U.S. and its territories
Need support and resources to address a challenge in adolescent and young adult health
Enjoy learning, being flexible, thinking creatively, and trying new things
Are ready to work with us for 8 months for about 20 hours per month

How do I apply to youthink?

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If you’re new to Ideawake, you’ll need to create an account to begin your application. We recommend using Google Chrome as your browser for the best experience.

Provide the contact details for your teams’ main point of contact (aka the team lead). The application will guide you to answer questions about your proposal and team and provide some administrative information. Feel free to attach any additional materials that showcase your team’s creativity.

Selected teams will be invited to virtual interviews with youthink staff to discuss their ideas.

Teams will be notified about youthink’s final decision. If chosen, your team will start the onboarding process in anticipation for the program beginning in September.