Robitro Innovators
100 Minds.
100 Stories.
Discovering the minds shaping tomorrow.
You don’t need to be famous.
You just need an idea worth discovering.
ROBITRO INNOVATORS is a global platform created to discover, celebrate and share the stories of people who are building, experimenting, inventing and solving real-world problems.
Somewhere, someone is building something extraordinary.
A student working on their first invention. An engineer solving an everyday problem. A researcher exploring a new possibility. A founder turning an idea into reality. A young innovator experimenting at home.
We want to discover them.
Behind every innovation is a story.
“There has to be a better way.”
The first prototype that didn’t work.
The problem nobody else noticed.
The experiment that changed everything.
- Minds.
- Journeys.
- Stories Worth Discovering.
We’re searching for 100 remarkable minds and 100 remarkable stories from around the world.
Who are we looking for?
Innovation has no age, title or border.
We believe extraordinary ideas can come from anywhere and anyone.
Young Innovators
Children and teenagers creating, experimenting, inventing and exploring new ideas.
Student Innovators
School, college and university students transforming ideas and projects into something meaningful.
Engineers & Makers
People designing, building and creating solutions to real-world challenges.
Researchers & Scientists
People exploring new technologies, discoveries and possibilities.
Founders & Entrepreneurs
People turning innovative ideas into products, organisations and businesses.
Education Innovators
Teachers and educators finding new ways to help people learn, create and discover.
Grassroots Innovators
People solving everyday problems with practical and ingenious solutions.
Problem Solvers
Have an idea that doesn’t fit neatly into one of these categories? We still want to hear it.
What ideas are we looking for?
Ideas that could shape tomorrow.
Innovation can take many forms. We’re interested in ideas, inventions, research, projects and stories across a wide range of fields.
01
Future Technology
Emerging technologies and bold ideas that could change how we live, work and interact with the world.
02
Robotics & AI
Robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, intelligent systems and human-machine collaboration.
03
Science & Discovery
Scientific research, experiments, discoveries and new ways of understanding our world.
04
Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, electronic, software, civil and other engineering innovations that solve real problems.
05
Sustainability
Climate solutions, clean energy, circular economy, environmental protection, sustainable living and technologies for a healthier planet.
06
Innovation & Invention
Original inventions, prototypes, products and creative solutions to everyday or global challenges.
07
Entrepreneurship
Founders and entrepreneurs turning ideas into organisations, products, services and businesses that create meaningful impact.
08
The Future of Education
New approaches to learning, teaching, STEM education, educational technology and preparing the next generation for the future.
09
Space & Exploration
Space technology, astronomy, aerospace engineering, exploration and ideas that push beyond the boundaries of our planet.
10
Future Mobility
Electric mobility, autonomous systems, aviation, transportation, smart cities and new ways of moving people and goods.
11
Human Potential
Ideas that help people learn, create, collaborate, perform and reach their potential.
12
Ideas That Improve Lives
Healthcare, accessibility, community solutions, social innovation and simple ideas that can make everyday life better.
And something we haven’t thought of yet.
Great ideas don’t always fit into categories. If you’re working on something interesting, we want to hear about it.
You don’t need to be famous.
We’re not searching for impressive job titles.
We’re searching for interesting ideas and authentic stories.
Maybe you’ve spent years developing your innovation.
Maybe you’re 12 and just finished your first prototype.
Maybe your solution is incredibly simple.
Maybe your idea could eventually affect millions of people.
Every meaningful innovation starts somewhere.
Tell us where yours started.
Meet the people behind the ideas.
ROBITRO Innovators Stories are short digital features introducing innovators and the journeys behind their ideas. Every Story explores more than just the finished innovation.
“Everyone told me the water testing kit was too expensive to make. It took nine prototypes, but the ninth one cost four euros.”
Amara Okonkwo
Grassroots Innovator · Lagos, Nigeria
Every Story explores more than just the finished innovation.
- 01The Problem
- 02The Idea
- 03The Journey
- 04The Challenges
- 05The Impact
- 06What’s Next
Selected stories may be featured across ROBITRO’s digital platforms and ROBITRO Innovators channels.
How it works
Share
Complete our short application and tell us about yourself and your idea.
Discover
Our team reviews submissions and learns more about selected innovators.
Tell your story
Selected participants may be invited for an interview, video feature or ROBITRO Innovators Story.
Inspire
Selected Stories may be shared with our community, helping others discover the people behind remarkable ideas.
Don’t want to nominate yourself? You can also nominate someone whose work deserves to be discovered.
Nominate an innovatorMeet the 100 Minds
The first stories are coming soon.(100)
As ROBITRO Innovators Stories are released, discover the people behind the ideas.
Coming soon
Meet the 100 Minds
The first stories are coming soon.(100)
As ROBITRO Innovators Stories are released, discover the people behind the ideas.
Coming soonPartner with Robitro Innovators
Help us discover and amplify ideas worth sharing.
Great ideas need more than recognition.
They need communities that believe in them.
ROBITRO Innovators welcomes companies, universities, research institutions, schools, innovation hubs, foundations, media organisations and other partners who share our belief that remarkable ideas deserve to be discovered.
Whether you want to support emerging innovators, contribute expertise, help us discover remarkable stories or collaborate on future ROBITRO Innovators experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Become a partnerThe next great idea could come from anywhere.
- A laboratory.
- A university.
- A classroom.
- A workshop.
- A startup.
- Or someone’s kitchen table.
Let’s discover the people behind those ideas.
100 Minds. 100 Stories.
Robitro Innovators
Discovering the minds shaping tomorrow.