Teenovate
Teenovate: Turning Teen Ideas Into Impact
Teenovate is a hands-on, creativity-igniting program that trains teenagers to dream, design, and deliver bold ideas that solve real-world problems. It’s where curiosity meets action—and where every teen learns to think like an innovator, creator, and changemaker.
Program Objective
To cultivate an innovation mindset in teens by teaching them how to:
Identify problems around them
Generate creative ideas
Develop practical solutions
Collaborate, pitch, and build
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How Is it Run
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Phase 1: Spark – Discovering the Innovator Within
Activities to help teens explore who they are, what excites them, and the power of ideas. Teach the basics of creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving. ✅ Tools: Icebreakers, journaling, dream mapping, and storytelling.
Phase 2: Spot – Identifying Real-World Problems
Teach teens how to observe their world and identify challenges in schools, homes, communities, or online. Use the "What bugs you?" method or community walk-throughs. ✅ Tools: Problem-mapping worksheets, empathy interviews, group brainstorming.
Phase 3: Solve – Idea Generation Techniques
Introduce techniques like: Mind Mapping SCAMPER (Substitute, Combine, Adapt…) “How Might We…” questions Let them work in teams or solo to come up with bold, crazy, or clever ideas. ✅ Tools: Innovation labs, sticky note brainstorming, digital idea boards.
Phase 4: Shape – Turn Ideas Into Concepts
Guide them to choose one idea and develop it further. Teach them how to validate, refine, and prototype it using simple models. ✅ Tools: Canva for mockups, cardboards for models, slides for ideas.
Phase 5: Show – Pitch and Present
Teens pitch their ideas to a panel (parents, mentors, peers). Celebrate effort, creativity, and growth—not just success. ✅ Tools: Pitch decks, storytelling practice, peer reviews.