The RYSE Hub at ETR, funded by the Office of Population Affairs, supports Innovation Development Teams (IDTs) committed to creating programs that center youth voice in adolescent health.
As a hybrid innovation hub, subject matter experts and youth innovation advisors collaborate with IDTs to advance health innovations through our Concept to Scale (C2S) pipeline, moving early ideas to tested practices that strengthen adolescent health initiatives. Through C2S, IDTs collaborate with ETR staff to conceptualize, develop, and refine strategies that meaningfully involve young people in program design, development, and evaluation.
Intended outcomes from the RYSE Hub include disseminating youth engagement strategies and practices that researchers and practitioners can apply with the young people they serve. These strategies will be tangible and tested methods that strengthen the efficacy of adolescent health programs. With this focus, we build long-term capacity for organizations and aim to fill the gap in adolescent pregnancy prevention tools that are co-created with youth.
Personalized Coaching
Ongoing 1:1 support from RYSE coaches, including regular coaching calls to co-develop and implement your Innovation Support Plan, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate progress.
In-Person Workshops
A two-day, in-person Theory of Change workshop to build a strong foundation for your innovation, and other in-person support as needed.
Technical Assistance
Customized virtual support from RYSE staff and subject matter experts in areas such as youth engagement and evaluation.
Youth Engagement Support
Guidance on meaningful youth partnership throughout your innovation process, including opportunities to collaborate with RYSE Youth Innovation Advisors.
Peer Learning Opportunities
Regular sessions with fellow cohort teams through our Learning Collaborative series to share insights and strategies.
Financial Support
$95,000 per team to support participation in cohort activities and continued innovation development and testing.
Resources & Tools
Access to curated tools, templates, and resources designed to support your innovation journey.
Showcase Opportunities
Dedicated time to present your work and progress at the annual Demo Day convening.
(September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026)
Fully participate in cohort activities throughout the 12-month period
Co-develop a personalized innovation support plan with RYSE coaches
Complete virtual onboarding, including training on youth engagement best practices
Attend a two-day, in-person Theory of Change workshop to establish a strong foundation for your innovation
Join monthly coaching calls to support the advancement of your innovation
Collaborate with your team on activities tailored to your innovation’s needs
Engage in technical assistance aligned with your team’s goals
Participate in monthly peer learning collaborative (schedule may vary)
Showcase your innovation at the annual Demo Day
Submit quarterly performance measures
Share feedback through semi-annual reflection sessions and surveys to improve the cohort experience
