The EcoSpark Innovation Challenge
Powered by JPS Foundation in Partnership with Environmental Foundation of Jamaica
Highlighting climate solutions from high schools across Jamaica. Let's innovate for a sustainable future.
Challenge Categories
Choose a category that best fits your innovative idea.
Competition Timeline
Follow these key dates to stay on track.
September 8, 2025
Call for Entries
Competition officially announced and guidelines disseminated.
September 24, 2025
Expression of Interest Deadline
Deadline for schools to indicate their intent to participate.
September 26, 2025
October 10, 2025
Final Concept Note Submission Deadline
Submit your full concept note (max 10 pages with visuals) via the Google Form link.
October 23, 2025
Shortlisting & Notification
Top 10 concepts will be announced.
November 25, 2025
Presentation Day
The top 10 teams will present their projects at the JPS Foundation Climate Action Expo.
Prizes & Recognition
Up to J$1.2 Million in prizes and funding will be awarded to the winners!
Best Nature-Based Solution
J$300k in value
Best Grid Resilience Innovation
J$300k in value
Top Energy Club Project
J$600k in value (Bonus Prize)
*Students and coaches will receive prizes valued at up to J$1.2M. And it doesn’t stop there, STEM/Environment programmes or JPS Foundation Power Up Energy Clubs within the schools will also receive cash awards!
Judging Criteria
Here's what our judges will be looking for.
20%
Innovation
30%
Relevance
20%
Feasibility
20%
Impact
10%
Clarity
Ready To Make A Difference?
The deadline for concept notes is October 10, 2025. Don't miss your chance!
A Partnership for a Greener Jamaica
The EcoSpark Innovation Challenge is a collaboration between the JPS Foundation and the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) to promote climate awareness, innovation, and entrepreneurship in high schools.
The J-USE Project
The Jamaica Urban Solutions for the Environment (J-USE) Project is a transformative initiative led by the EFJ. Its goal is to enhance climate resilience in Jamaica’s most vulnerable urban communities by supporting the strategic implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) with a gender-responsive and socially inclusive approach. Learn More about the EFJ https://www.efj.org.jm/
JPS Foundation Innovation Challenge
The Innovation Challenge seeks to highlight climate solutions from the JPS Foundation Power Up Energy Clubs. It invites high school students to submit their innovative climate solutions, guiding them along the way to pitch their ideas and be rewarded for their innovation, research and creativity.
