Meet the Champions of the LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge 2026 here

A 100% virtual and global pitch competition for high-school students from around the world to identify problems within their communities and pitch solutions connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Where young thinkers turn global challenges into real-world solutions.

Early Bird Registration Extended till June 5

LSE GENERATE GLOBAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE

What is LGIC?

The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge empowers high school students aged 13-18 years old to pitch solutions to the problems that matter. Whether it's a product, app, service, or social initiative tackling the UN Sustainable Development Goals, you'll learn to think like an entrepreneur through expert-led webinars and exclusive resources. Submit your pitch, compete globally, and prove that the best ideas solve real problems.

View Winning Pitches Here

Crimson Education

Backed by Giants

LSE Generate

How does it work?

Participate individually or in a team of 2-4 students (Open to high school students aged 13-18 years as well as gap year students not enrolled in any university)

Learn from exclusive resources & expert-led webinars
Submit your pitch addressing a problem and your solution to it
Compete in the global finals
Stand to win incredible prizes!

Make a real impact

Why should you join?

Turn your ideas into solutions for challenges that affect many and address the problems of today.

Win big

Virtual internship with LSE Generate Founders, up to $2,500 in cash prizes. Expert mentorship, exclusive access to LSE Generate events, certificate of achievement, global recognition, and more!

Join a global community

Connect with ambitious students from around the world who are actively building the future. Collaborate, exchange ideas, and grow alongside peers who share your drive and vision.

Make a real impact

Transform your ideas into practical solutions for today’s most urgent challenges. Apply innovation, research, and strategic thinking to create change that genuinely affects communities and the world.

Build skills that matter

Learn to think like an entrepreneur through exclusive webinars and resources. Develop problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills that universities and future employers actually care about.