InnovateHER 2026: Inclusion by Design: Breaking Barriers, Enabling Participation

InnovateHER is a national youth innovation and entrepreneurship programme that empowers young women to turn ideas into real-world solutions. In 2026, we focus on inclusion and accommodation. We invite participants to identify barriers that prevent people from fully participating in everyday life and to design solutions that make a meaningful difference.

How does the programme work?

innovateHER 2026 is a guided, twelve-week innovation journey.

Each week follows a simple structure:

Build – Develop the solution by understanding the problem, exploring ideas, designing concepts, and improving through feedback.

Grow – Develop personal skills such as confidence, creativity, teamwork, communication, and resilience.

Each week, participants will:

• Watch short video lessons
• Work through a structured participant guide
• Collaborate with a teammate
• Engage with a mentor
• Submit weekly progress