The CII Young 4R Awards 2025 aim to recognize and celebrate forward-thinking institutions that foster youth-led innovation in waste management. Focused on the principles of the circular economy—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair. This national-level award provides a platform to young minds to showcase transformative solutions that address India’s most pressing waste challenges. Through this initiative, we aim to inspire scalable and sustainable innovations that contribute to a cleaner, more resource-efficient future.

• There will be total 3 Awards in different categories.
• Top 10 shortlisted participants receive a Certificate of Merit.

Step 1 – Online registration on CII Waste to Worth website (www.ciiwaste2worth.com)

Step 2 – Online Submission of Application

Step 3 – Jury Evaluation

Step 4 – Announcement of Winners

Age Limit: Applicants must be under 35 years of age at the time of application submission.

Who Can Apply:

• Undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students enrolled in full-time programs.
• Fresh graduates actively working on waste management innovations.
• Applicants must be affiliated with recognized institutions or waste research labs in India.

Project Type:

• Submissions can be individual or team projects.
• The solution must be focused on waste management, circular economy, or resource efficiency.

Institutional Endorsement:

• The submitted solution must be certified by the affiliated institution or supervising authority.

1. Register online: [CII Young 4R Award 2025]
2. Submit filled application form with supporting documents
3. Upload relevant documents while submitting the application
4. Submit the completed application by the deadline

• No application fee for institutions under the Institute/University Innovations category.
• Participation is completely free to encourage maximum innovation and inclusivity.

The evaluation will be conducted by a distinguished jury.