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Veya International Prize
2026–2027 · Global · Ages 12–19
Veya International Prize

Develop an innovation, media, research or impact project and present it to an international audience.

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2026 cycle · International
International Presentation Competition

Student projects presented through a structured international submission and recognition cycle.

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Featured competition · 2026–2027

Veya International Prize

One of the opportunities created through Student Lens. Veya invites students worldwide to develop and present innovation, media, research and impact projects.

2026–2027 cycleAges 12–19Global entriesFree to enter
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Veya International Prize 2026–2027.

Develop an innovation, media, research or impact project and present it to an international audience.

2026–2027 cycle Ages 12–19 Open worldwide Free to enter
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