Any student 18 years of age or under, irrespective of category of achievement can apply for Crimson’s 18u18. The sky’s the limit!! If you were born in 2006 or later from anywhere in the world and have made exceptional strides in your field of interest, this is your chance. Whether you are a coding prodigy, a budding entrepreneur, an athlete, a social activist, an artist, an scientist, or a community lead, we invite you to apply and share your inspiring story of success.

Only students who have taken their ideas beyond the conceptualization stage and demonstrated practical application can apply for Crimson 18u18 as it emphasizes the importance of the real-world impact. This requirement does not pertain to artists, digital creators, etc.

For example:

If you have developed an app, you can apply if the app has been fully developed and is functional.

If you have created a robot, you can apply if the robot is operational and functional.

If you have started a business, you can apply if your venture has gained external users or customers.

If you’re a musician, you have performed in front of live audiences, or uploaded your clips on youtube/social media.

For any questions pertaining to this, email us at info@18u18.org

In recognition of collaborative efforts, we allow group submissions of individuals who have co-founded a business, project, organization, or venture. The following criteria must be met for group submissions:

The group submission must not exceed a maximum of 4 people, including the main applicant

All co-founders included in the group submission must meet the age requirement mentioned above.

Each co-founder in the group should have played a significant & active role, and the application should provide detailed information about each of the co-founder’s responsibilities, achievements, and contributions to the initiative they are submitting.

Only 1 person from the group needs to submit the application. Please don’t submit an application for the same venture/project/initiative twice.