The entries for the Young Lions competition are now open. 

The Young Lions competition is organised by The Times of India in India. Winners of the competition are given an opportunity to represent India at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity from June 16-20, 2025. The Times of India takes care of the registration passes and air tickets.

Thus far, three teams - one representing a creative agency, a media agency and a brand (marketers), were sent to compete globally.

This year, as of now two teams are being selected, one each for print and digital. 

Entries are now open with a deadline of 28 February. 

Globally, Young Lions are open for the following categories: Design, Digital, Film, Marketers, Media, PR and Print.

Partha Sinha, president and chief brand officer, The Times of India, said, “I am a firm believer in the potential of the youth in this country. Last year, one of the teams from India won a Gold at the global Young Lions stage, which goes to show just how much Indian creativity has evolved and left its mark at the international level. With such high hopes we are expecting even more entries and some truly brilliant work from young India this year.”

The deadline for entries is 28 February 2025.