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Showcase your innovation skills in Nestlé's brand new idea collaboration space. Post your best ideas under our open challenges, co-create solutions and get the chance to bring them to life.
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YEP Always On Challenge
What will be the next groundbreaking innovation that will shape the future of food?
Introducing Nestlé YEP Always on Challenge, where you can submit any groundbreaking idea that doesn't fit into a specific challenge.
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Sustainability the Gen Z Way!
How can we, as Nestlé, communicate to Gen Z about our sustainability efforts in Switzerland?
🏆 Financial support & Mentorship
🌍 Switzerland
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Youth Impact - Because You Matter - UNESCO x Nestle Global Youth Grant Scheme
What would be the next innovative solution to help with environmental sustainability and climate action?
🏆 Grant of USD 8,500 for each of the 100 winning teams.
🌎 6-month training and one-to-one mentorship program.
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Winning with GenZ
How can our brands connect authentically to meet the needs of Gen Z consumers?
🏆 A $10,000 Prize for the winner.
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How it works
Post your idea
Choose the challenge you want to enter and submit your innovative ideas.
Work with others
Vote on other ideas and collaborate with the community.
Get evaluated
Get feedback from Nestlé experts as your idea moves forward.
Get started!
Are you the winner? Get rewards, coaching, training and much more!
Polish up your idea in the YEP Academy
Want to join a Nestlé challenge but need some help with your idea? Learn how to investigate a problem and propose the best solutions in the YEP Academy.
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Enroll for free in the YEP Academy
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Start with the Idea Generation course
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Use the learnings to improve your submission
Hear directly from challenge winners
Nestlé YEP Idea Challenge encouraged me to think boldly and present my innovate ideas with confidence."
Madison Mamajek
YEPer from the US, 2024 Idea
Challenge Winner, hired by Nestlé
USA
Nestlé's support extended through mentorship and guidance that laid a solid foundation for my venture's growth and empowered me to pursue my vision with confidence."
Koami Gafan
YEPer from Togo, Nestlé Young
Entrepreneur Award Winner in 2024
with his innovative Field Microscope
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Ready to showcase your ideas?
Explore our open challenges and you could be our next winner!