Student innovation summit held to address real-world challenges

The 2026 International Youth Innovation Action Summit 2026 is held at Shenzhen Nanshan Foreign Language School on April 24. Photo courtesy of the event organizers 

The 2026 International Youth Innovation Action Summit 2026 was successfully held at Shenzhen Nanshan Foreign Language School on April 24, providing an exceptional platform for young students from around the world to address real-world challenges through technological innovation.

Students act as “Project CEOs” and deliver pitch presentations to panels of mentors and industry experts.

Acting as “Project CEOs,” students delivered pitch presentations to panels of mentors and industry experts, covering technological innovation, application scenarios, cost control, market potential, and social value. The program aims to transform creative ideas into viable products and bring classroom projects into the real market.

Organized by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Committee, the summit ensures that participating projects will receive continued support from research institutes, high-tech enterprises, venture capital firms and universities.

Some of the showcased technological innovations. 

Among the 17 showcased technological innovations — focusing on ecological dilemmas, elderly care needs, and campus issues — 11 experts from the science and technology sector provided professional judgment and guidance. The 12 winning projects will receive financial and technical support to further advance their development.