Ten finalists chosen for Strike! 2026 youth storytelling contest
The 10 finalists of the 2026 Strike! competition, a contest for young Italians aged 18 to 35 with inspiring stories, have been announced. The final takes place on 28 November in Trento, where each finalist presents a project in five minutes to a jury and the public. Prizes include three jury awards of 1,000 euros, a 500-euro audience award, and a new mentoring package for the winner.
What does it mean?
Young people aged 18 to 35 who have a good story to tell can enter this contest. Ten of them have now been picked, and on 28 November in Trento they will each have five minutes to pitch their idea. The winners can take home cash prizes that must be spent on projects that benefit the public.
Who is affected?
The ten selected young finalists and young people aged 18 to 35 in Trentino and across Italy who might enter future editions.