INSPIRE Designathon – Up to $10K for HIV Research Strategies We are excited to announce the INSPIRE Designathon, an opportunity for passionate researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and health and community leaders to co-develop innovative strategies for partnering with adolescents and young adults (AYA) to implement HIV interventions. This three-day event will bring together 10 selected teams (2-4 members each) to brainstorm, collaborate, and refine solutions aimed at scaling up, adapting, or sustaining evidence-based HIV interventions in community-based settings. Why apply to Participate? This is an opportunity to bring your project idea to life. 10 winning teams will refine their concepts with the help of a Dissemination and Implementation mentor during a 3-day Designathon. At the end, teams will pitch their ideas for a chance to win up to $10,000 USD in seed funding. Participants will receive at least $2,000 USD in seed funding and work with Dissemination and Implementation mentors to execute their strategies. INSPIRE will support teams in evaluating and sharing their findings. Win up to $10,000 in seed funding to implement your idea, connect with experts and like-minded changemakers, be part of a movement driving real-world impact. Event Details: Designathon Dates: May 2nd-4th, 2025 (virtual) Team Size: 2-4 members Funding Awards: · $10,000 – 1st place · $7,000 – 2nd place · $5,000 – 3rd place · $2,000 – 7 runner-ups How to Apply: 📌 Submit your proposal by: March 16, 2025, 7:00 PM WAT 📌 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dpMep9Ud 📌 Selected teams notified by: April 11th, 2025 📌 Confirmation deadline: April 16th, 2025 The link to apply can be found in our bio This is your chance to drive meaningful change and make a lasting impact in HIV prevention and treatment for youth. If you have any questions, please email learning@inspireyouthhealth.org. We look forward to your innovative ideas!