Digital Spark Campaign

Overview

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Digital Spark Campaign

Digital Spark Campaign is an open call for young people between the ages of 18 and 35 who have ideas for digital solutions that can solve real problems.

The campaign is designed for young innovators, students, entrepreneurs, creatives, problem-solvers, early-stage founders, and community-minded individuals who want to turn an idea into a practical technology-based solution.

We are looking for thoughtful, useful, and realistic ideas that can be developed into digital products such as mobile applications, web applications, websites, online platforms, dashboards, digital tools, business systems, data tools, or technology-enabled services.

Your idea does not need to be perfect. You do not need to have a finished product. You do not need to have all the answers yet.

What matters most is that you understand the problem you want to solve, can explain who is affected by it, and have a clear idea of how a digital or technology-based solution could help.

This campaign gives selected ideas the opportunity to be reviewed, explored, refined, and where possible, developed into a simple first version that can be tested or used.

Application essentials

You must be between 18 and 35 years old.
Your idea must be digital or technology-based.
You only need a clear problem, target users, proposed solution, and expected impact.
If shortlisted, the team may ask for more detail about features, testing, and handover plans.

What this campaign is about

This campaign is about helping promising digital ideas move from concept to action.

Many young people have strong ideas for apps, websites, online systems, platforms, or digital tools, but they may not always have the technical support, product development experience, design guidance, or structured process needed to turn those ideas into something practical.

Digital Spark Campaign is designed to help close that gap.

The campaign focuses on ideas that respond to real needs in communities, schools, businesses, public services, industries, and everyday life. However, the support offered through this campaign is focused on technology and digital product development.

This means that ideas from different sectors are welcome, but they should have a digital solution at the centre. For example, an idea in agriculture should not simply be about starting a farm. It could be a mobile app, website, platform, dashboard, or digital tool that helps farmers solve a specific problem.

We are not only looking for big or complicated ideas. Sometimes, the strongest digital product is simple, clear, and focused on solving one problem very well.

A good application should help us understand:

The problem you have identified.
The people affected by the problem.
Why the problem matters.
The digital solution you are proposing.
How the solution could help.
Why you are the right person or team to carry the idea forward.

If your idea is shortlisted, the campaign team may ask for more detail about the simple first version, testing, features, and handover plans.

The campaign is not only about selecting an idea. It is about understanding whether that idea has the potential to become something useful, practical, and impactful through technology.

Why this campaign exists

Across many communities and industries, there are problems that can be improved through better access to technology, digital tools, automation, information systems, online platforms, and user-friendly digital services.

Young people are often close to these problems. They experience them directly, see them in their communities, or understand them from a new perspective.

However, many digital ideas do not move beyond the conversation stage because of limited access to technical skills, funding, mentorship, product planning, design support, or development guidance.

This campaign exists to give promising ideas a better chance to move forward.

It is a space for young people to present technology-based solutions, explain the problems they care about, and show how their ideas could create value if supported.

The goal is to encourage practical innovation, support youth-led problem-solving, and help selected ideas take their first meaningful step toward becoming real digital solutions.

Who this campaign is for

This campaign is for young people who are ready to think seriously about solving problems through digital technology.

You may apply if you are:

An individual with a digital idea.
A team with an early-stage technology concept.
A student with an app, website, or platform idea.
A young entrepreneur building something digital.
A community builder who has identified a problem that could be solved through technology.
A creative or technical person with a useful digital concept.
A founder at the very early idea stage.
A young person with a solution that needs structure, design, and technical support.

You do not need to already have a registered business.

You do not need to already have users.

You do not need to already have a working product.

You only need a clear problem, a proposed digital solution, and the willingness to participate in the process if your idea is selected.

Who can apply

This campaign is open to:

Individuals aged 18 to 35.
Teams led by someone aged 18 to 35.
Young innovators with early-stage digital ideas.
Students, graduates, entrepreneurs, creatives, and community problem-solvers.
Applicants with ideas that can be explored, tested, or developed into a simple digital first version.

If applying as a team, the main applicant or team lead should be between the ages of 18 and 35.

The applicant or team should be available to participate in follow-up discussions if shortlisted or selected.

What kind of ideas we are looking for

We are looking for digital ideas that solve real problems.

Your idea may relate to any sector, but the proposed solution should be technology-based. This could include a mobile app, website, web application, online platform, booking system, dashboard, digital marketplace, learning platform, communication tool, data collection system, automation tool, or another type of digital product.

The idea should be easy enough to explain, useful enough to matter, and practical enough to explore.

We are especially interested in ideas that:

Address a clear problem.
Serve a specific group of people.
Can be tested with real users.
Have potential for growth.
Can begin with a simple digital first version.
Create value beyond the applicant alone.
Are realistic enough to explore through a campaign process.

Your idea does not need to be advanced. It simply needs to show potential.

Areas we are interested in

We welcome digital and technology-based ideas that solve problems in different sectors, including but not limited to:

Technology and Digital Solutions

This may include digital platforms, mobile applications, websites, web applications, software tools, AI-powered solutions, fintech ideas, cybersecurity tools, business systems, productivity tools, data platforms, automation tools, or solutions that make services easier to access or manage.

Agriculture and AgriTech

This does not mean the campaign is supporting farming projects directly. We are interested in digital solutions that support agriculture.

This may include apps, platforms, dashboards, or digital tools that help farmers access markets, manage orders, track production, reduce waste, connect with buyers, access information, improve logistics, or make better decisions.

Health and MedTech

This may include digital solutions that improve healthcare access, patient support, health education, health records, telemedicine, mental health support, medical logistics, clinic operations, appointment booking, or community health services.

Education and Skills Development

This may include digital learning platforms, school systems, online content platforms, student support tools, teacher support systems, vocational training platforms, career readiness tools, or youth development systems.

Business, Trade, and Financial Inclusion

This may include digital tools that support small businesses, informal traders, entrepreneurs, digital payments, business management, customer engagement, online visibility, stock tracking, booking, invoicing, or market access.

Transport, Logistics, and Mobility

This may include digital solutions for delivery coordination, route planning, fleet management, transport booking, public transport information, mobility access, logistics tracking, or movement of goods and people.

Community and Public Service

This may include digital platforms that improve access to information, local services, civic participation, community safety, public communication, service requests, reporting systems, or support systems for vulnerable groups.

Climate, Environment, and Sustainability

This may include digital solutions related to recycling, renewable energy awareness, waste management, water conservation, environmental education, reporting tools, climate adaptation, or sustainable living.

General Digital Innovation

Strong ideas do not always fit into one category. If your idea solves a meaningful problem through a digital or technology-based solution, you are encouraged to apply.

What this campaign is not

This campaign is not a general funding programme for any type of business idea.

It is not focused on supporting physical farming, retail shops, construction projects, events, catering, manufacturing, or general service businesses unless the core idea is a digital solution.

For example, "I want to start a poultry farm" would not fit the campaign on its own.

However, "I want to build a mobile platform that helps poultry farmers track production, connect with buyers, and manage orders" could fit the campaign because the proposed solution is digital.

The focus is on ideas that can be explored, designed, prototyped, or developed as technology-based solutions.

What we look for

Impact

The idea should solve a real problem or create meaningful value for people, communities, businesses, or society.

We want to understand who benefits from your idea and what difference the digital solution could make.

Clarity

The problem, target users, and proposed solution should be easy to understand.

You should be able to explain your idea in simple language without needing complicated technical terms.

Usefulness

The idea should be something people would need, use, or benefit from.

A strong idea should respond to a real situation, not just a trend.

Practicality

The idea should have a simple digital first version that can be explored, tested, or built.

The first version does not need to include every feature. It should focus on the most important part of the solution.

Growth potential

The idea should have room to improve, expand, or reach more people over time.

We want to see that the idea can grow beyond the first version.

Original thinking

The idea should show a fresh approach, a better way of solving a known problem, or a thoughtful improvement on something that already exists.

It does not have to be completely new to the world, but it should have a clear reason for existing.

Applicant commitment

The applicant should be willing to participate in follow-up conversations, feedback sessions, testing, planning, and handover if selected.

The campaign works best when the applicant is open, responsive, and willing to shape the idea together with the team.

What makes a strong application

A strong application is clear, honest, and focused.

It should explain the problem well before explaining the solution.
It should show that you understand the people affected by the problem.
It should make clear how technology or a digital product could help.
It should avoid unnecessary complexity.
It should describe what the first version needs to do, not every future feature.
It should show why the idea matters and why you care about solving the problem.

You do not need to write like a technical expert. Simple and clear answers are better than complicated explanations.

How the campaign works

Application submission
Applicants complete this form and submit their idea for review.
The form asks about the applicant, the problem, the proposed solution, the people who may benefit, the possible impact, and any optional links or files that help explain the idea.
Application review
The campaign team reviews applications to understand the strength of each idea.
The review looks at the problem, the proposed solution, the potential users, the possible impact, and whether the idea can realistically be explored as a digital product.
Shortlisting
Strong applications may be shortlisted for further review.
Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for additional information, clarification, or follow-up questions.
Final review
Shortlisted ideas may be reviewed more closely to understand the opportunity, the applicant's readiness, and what would be needed to shape the idea into a simple first version.
This stage may include conversations, interviews, presentations, or further written responses.
Selection
One idea may be selected to move forward based on the strength of the application, campaign priorities, available resources, and feasibility.
Selection is based on the overall potential of the idea and how realistic it is to support within the campaign.
Discovery and planning
The selected applicant works with the campaign team to clarify the idea.
This may include defining the users, understanding the problem more deeply, identifying the most important features, and agreeing on what the first version should include.
The goal of this stage is to keep the first version focused, useful, and realistic.
Design and preparation
Where applicable, the campaign team may help shape basic user flows, screens, structure, or product direction.
This helps turn the idea into something that can be understood, tested, or built.
Build and testing
Where possible, a simple MVP or working first version may be created.
The build will focus on the core function of the idea, not every possible feature.
Testing may be done to check whether the first version works as intended and whether it is understandable to users.
Handover
After the build and testing stage, the selected applicant may receive access, documentation, guidance, or materials needed to continue with the idea.
The handover is meant to help the applicant understand what has been created and how they can take the next steps.

What the selected applicant may receive

The selected applicant may receive support such as:

Idea clarification and discovery sessions.
Problem and user definition support.
Basic product planning.
MVP scope guidance.
User flow or design support.
Simple prototype or MVP development support.
Testing and feedback support.
Basic launch or handover guidance.
Product access or credentials, where applicable.
Simple documentation to help continue the work.
A suggested roadmap for future improvements.
Guidance on possible next steps after handover.

The exact support will depend on the type of idea, the agreed MVP scope, available resources, technical requirements, and what can reasonably be developed as a first version.

The campaign aims to support the selected idea in a practical way while keeping the first version focused and manageable.

What the first version may include

The first version, also called an MVP, is the simplest useful version of the idea.

It may not include every feature or every future possibility.

Its purpose is to help test whether the idea can work, whether people understand it, and whether it creates value.

Depending on the idea, the first version could be:

A simple website.
A basic web application.
A mobile-friendly platform.
A booking or request system.
A directory.
A dashboard.
A simple marketplace structure.
A learning platform.
A data collection tool.
A communication tool.
A prototype that demonstrates the main idea.
A basic system that helps users complete one important task.

The final format will depend on the selected idea and what is practical to create.

After handover

After handover, the selected applicant continues with the idea.

They may choose to improve the product, test it with users, seek funding, build a team, find partners, commercialize it, use it in their community, or continue developing it independently.

The campaign may follow up after launch to learn about progress, lessons, and impact.

Follow-up may include conversations about what has worked, what has changed, what support may be needed next, and what impact the idea has started to create.

The purpose of follow-up is to understand the journey and, where appropriate, share the story of youth-led digital innovation.

Ownership of ideas

Applicants remain the owners of their ideas.

The campaign does not take ownership or equity in submitted ideas.

If an idea is selected, the applicant remains responsible for deciding how they want to continue with it after handover.

The campaign may request permission to share the selected applicant's story, progress, or campaign journey for communication, learning, and impact reporting purposes.

Any public sharing will be handled respectfully and in line with the campaign communication process.

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