This year, with the help of our Official Partner, the Vodafone Ireland Foundation, YSI is extending its Den and locating it in 3 different spots : Dublin, Cork and Limerick. If you are taking part in a social innovation project with YSI, Vodafone staff are helping to raise funds for YOUR work – so that you can have wider impact! So get your application in and be sure to be in with a chance to be selected for one of these Dens.

Who is eligible?

All YSI teams involved in the Social Innovation Programme and the Centres of Social Innovators Prorgramme can apply to make a pitch to the Den. A number of projects will be selected each year. If your team is selected and you confirm acceptance to pitch, you nominate a maximum of 3 team representatives to make the pitch to the YSI panel.

What Can Teams Ask the YSI Panel for?

You can ask for money, means or mentors… whatever you need to help your project develop.
Social innovation projects come up with many different responses and actions to social issues and local needs. If, for example, your team wants to set up a youth café, roll out a mental health awareness campaign, publish material or run a competition, you can think about using the Den as a way to progress your project a bit further.

Technology for Good

This year, our official partner Vodafone is looking for projects using technology that could be developed for social good. Do mention any technology use within your project during your application.

How to Apply

If you missed the chance to apply to be considered for the Den when submitting your YSI project report it's not too late. Download the Den Application Form and return by 12pm on Tuesday 19th March by post, email or fax. Young Social Innovators will notify successful teams who then send three team members to pitch to the Den Panel.

For more information see the Den section of our website