Westly Prize for Young Innovators of California (2021-22)
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Purpose

The Westly Prize for Young California Innovators honors talent, creativity, and the daring humanitarian spirit of aspiring social entrepreneurs.

Award

The Foundation will award up to three Grand Prizes of $40,000 each to individuals or teams of up to four members. Grand Prize winners who applied as individuals will receive $40,000; winners who applied as teams will split the $40,000 award amount among the team members. Honorable Mention winners will receive $5,000, to be split in the same manner.

Eligibility

Innovators may apply as individuals or as teams of up to four members. If you are applying as a team, at least 50% of the team must meet ALL eligibility requirements (i.e., at least one member of a two-person team, and at least two members of a three- or four-person team).

Age: Under age 28 as of December 31, 2021

Residence: Live, work, or attend school in California, or come from California and attend school elsewhere

Role: Creator/founder or co-creator/founder 

Geographic scope of innovation: Any

Issue Focus: Any, so long as the innovation addresses a community challenge and is grounded in a strong social purpose

Stage of organization: Early-stage, but must have a working prototype

Form of organization: Any, so long as social purpose is central

At least one co-founder is able to present remotely on January 22, 2022.

***NOTE: When completing the application, you are welcome to submit your responses in a bulleted format in the event you find your answer to a question exceeds the character limit available.