Are you a young changemaker eager to shape your community and strengthen your career? Do you want to develop the skills that will help you tackle real challenges and connect with local and international opportunities?
Youth Living Labs is launching a dynamic training and innovation program for young people in five European countries and we’re looking for motivated participants like you.
Youth Living Labs is an EU-funded initiative aimed at empowering young people to become community leaders and social innovators The project equips participants with practical skills, connects them with local companies and organizations, and builds a supportive ecosystem for youth-led transformation.
In each country, a Youth Living Lab will be established: a collaborative, local innovation space where young people, businesses, public institutions, and community stakeholders co-create solutions to real-world challenges. By joining, you become part of an ongoing platform for learning, collaboration, and leadership.
The Youth Living Labs training program is designed to equip you with a powerful mix of personal, social, and professional skills. You will develop self-awareness and strategic thinking to understand your own strengths and ambitions. You’ll learn how to analyze your environment, identify opportunities, and navigate societal challenges.
The program also focuses on effective communication, collaboration, and relationship-building. Finally, you’ll gain practical knowledge in key areas such as technology, entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, and business management, skills that will help you thrive in today’s job market.
In addition to training, as a complimentary part of the Youth Living Labs, participants will take part in experimentation workshops, working in teams to solve real challenges posed by companies from the local ecosystem.
This is a unique opportunity to:
As a member of the Youth Living Lab, you will:
This is more than a training, it’s your entry point into a dynamic, supportive environment for youth-led innovation and impact.
We welcome applications from young people aged 18-30 who:
No prior experience is required—just your motivation and willingness to learn.
For more information, visit https://youthlivinglabs.eu/
Start your journey as a youth innovator. Join Youth Living Labs and help shape the future of your community.
The training program will start on 27/10/2025, and will be hosted digitally.
Before submitting your application, please make sure that you have reviewed the
Applicant’s Guide
30 September 2025
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Youth Living Labs offers a unique opportunity to foster local innovation and inclusive participation.
Access fresh perspectives from diverse young innovators and build a talent pipeline while fulfilling CSR goals.
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