Youth Future Economy Pitch - Tourism Development Corporation Bahamas

Tiered Grant Awards

Competing for a Total of $50,000

Blue Economy

Ocean & Marine

$$$

Marine innovation, coastal tourism, ocean sustainability & water-based experiences.

Orange Economy

Creative & Cultural

$$$

Arts, design, heritage, technology, digital innovation & creative industries.

Green Economy

Eco & Agri-Tourism

$$$

Sustainability, eco-tourism, agribusiness, biotech & environmental solutions.

Download Eligibility Criteria

⬇ Blue Economy Eligibility PDF ⬇ Orange Economy Eligibility PDF ⬇ Green Economy Eligibility PDF

Areas of Innovation

We Encourage Innovation In

💻 Technology & AI

🌊 Marine & Ocean

🎨 Design & Creative Arts

🧬 Biotechnology

🌱 Sustainability & Eco

🍽️ Culinary & Agri

🎭 Heritage & Culture

⚡ Renewable Energy

📱 Digital Experiences

🏗️ Architecture & Infrastructure

All proposals must enhance The Bahamas’ Tourism Product or Experience.

Official Application.

Submit Your Innovation

Applications open April 23 — May 23, 2026.

Competition Date: June 6, 2026. The next generation starts here.

Student Innovation Pitch — Application Form

Complete all sections carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED

Thank you for your interest in the
Future Economy Pitch Competition 2026.

Please be advised that the official application acceptance period has now closed. We sincerely appreciate the response and the enthusiasm shown by applicants from across The Bahamas.

01- Student Information

Name

First

Last

Date of Birth

Format: Date/Month/Year

Age

Grade / Form Level

Gender

Phone

02- School & Island

Island / Family Island

Name of School

School Address

03 - Business Proposal

Student Innovation Pitch Proposal Template Notice

The enclosed Student Innovation Pitch Proposal Template is provided as a helpful guide to assist students in preparing their business proposal for the Student Innovation Pitch Competition. It is not mandatory to complete this template.

Students may use the template to organize their ideas, understand what information to include, and strengthen their proposal submission. If a student chooses to complete the template, they may upload and submit it as part of their application.

Click Here to Download the Student Innovation Pitch Proposal Template

Proposal / Business Name

Economy Category

Download the eligibility PDFs above to confirm your category.

Innovation Sector

Brief Description of Your Proposal

How does your idea enhance tourism in The Bahamas?

04 - Identity Documents

Student Government-Issued ID

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Parent / Guardian Government-Issued ID

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05 - Parent / Guardian Information

Parent / Guardian First Name

Parent / Guardian Last Name

Relationship to Student

Parent / Guardian Email

Parent / Guardian Phone

06 - Parental Consent & Signatures

By signing below, the parent/guardian confirms they have read and understood the competition terms and eligibility requirements, grant permission for their child to participate in the TDC Student Innovation Competition on May 23, 2026 at Baha Mar Convention Centre, consent to the use of photographs and recordings taken during the event for TDC promotional purposes, and confirm all information provided in this application is accurate and truthful.

Consent

I, the parent/guardian, give full consent for my child to apply for and participate in the TDC Student Innovation Competition 2025.

Confirmation

I confirm I have read the Eligibility Criteria for the selected economy category and confirm my child meets all requirements.

Printed signatures are required. If submitting online, type full legal name in the field provided below each line.

Collecting and Processing Personal Data

I consent to TDC collecting and processing personal data provided in this form in accordance with The Bahamas Data Protection Act.

Parent / Guardian Signature

Clear Signature

Student Signature

Clear Signature

Type full legal name

Date / Time

Date

Time

Date / Time

Date

Time

- Parent Layout

Ensure all required fields are complete before submitting. You will receive a confirmation email once your application is received.

Applications close May 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

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