IDBK TVET Innovational Competition: Empowering Skills, Creativity, and Future Innovators

Innovation is the driving force behind sustainable development, and today’s youth hold the key to solving tomorrow’s challenges. To support this vision, IDBK has launched the TVET Innovational Competition, a unique platform designed to showcase creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities among TVET learners.

This competition brings together students from various Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to present innovative ideas, products, and solutions that address real-world issues in their communities. From technology and engineering to agriculture and creative arts, the initiative encourages participants to think beyond the classroom and apply their skills in practical and impactful ways.

Why the IDBK TVET Innovational Competition Matters

1. Encouraging Practical Innovation

The competition gives young innovators the opportunity to turn their knowledge into tangible solutions. It bridges the gap between skills and industry needs, empowering students to create products that can be commercialized or scaled.

2. Promoting Youth Empowerment

By giving a platform to talented TVET students, IDBK is investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs, technicians, and innovators. Participants gain confidence, visibility, and the motivation to continue pursuing their ideas.

3. Strengthening the TVET Ecosystem

The competition promotes collaboration between schools, industry partners, and community stakeholders. This helps strengthen Rwanda’s ecosystem of practical education and innovation.

4. Unlocking Opportunities

Winners and outstanding participants may gain opportunities such as mentorship, internships, startup support, or funding for further development of their projects.

Participants are encouraged to focus on concepts that are impactful, environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and technically feasible.