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title: "More than $100 million in support for young innovators: apply now to the Gen N and Proyector Awards"
description: The Proyector 2025 call highlights young people between 14 and 28 years old who drive innovation and positive change in Medellín. Take part and compete for over $100 million COP in incentives, scholarships, mentorship sessions with Ruta N, and access to the Referentes Program.
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# [More than $100 million in support for young innovators: apply now to the Gen N and Proyector Awards](https://rutanmedellin.org/en/news/more-than-100-million-in-support-for-young-innovators-apply-now-to-the-gen-n-and-proyector-awards-1)

 Written by [Ruta N](https://rutanmedellin.org/en/news/author/ruta_n) | Oct 27, 2025 7:04:20 PM

**There’s still time to apply for the Proyector 2025 Awards**, an initiative by Ruta N and the Mayor’s Office of Medellín, through the Secretariat of Youth. This program aims to highlight youth-led projects that create a positive impact in their communities and drive innovation.

The call, open to young people between 14 and 28 years old, offers a fund of more than **$100 million COP** in incentives, scholarships, mentorship sessions with Ruta N, courses in **Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)**, and vouchers for tech products. Participants will also gain access to the **Referentes Program** by the Secretariat of Youth.

The awards are divided into five categories—two for collectives and three for individuals: **Gen Crack** (innovative mindset), **Gen Next** (entrepreneurs), **Gen Alpha** (leaders who inspire and mobilize others), **Gen Panas** (social innovation), and **Gen Ecos** (advocates for sustainable practices). Interested participants can review the requirements and application process at **rutanmedellin.org**.

Finalists will be chosen by public online voting, and a panel of expert judges will select the winners, who will be announced on **December 6** during the **Gen N Festival**—an event expected to gather more than **6,000 young people** at the Ruta N complex and its surroundings to enjoy technological and immersive experiences, live music, gastronomy, and interactive activities.

The **Gen N Festival** will be the ultimate celebration of Medellín’s young talent—a space to recognize, inspire, and project those who illuminate the **District of Science, Technology, and Innovation**.

If you have any questions, you can contact our team by emailing [centrodepensamiento@rutanmedellin.org.](mailto:centrodepensamiento@rutanmedellin.org)

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