Applications are now open for the SDG Innovation Accelerator 2024-2025 for Young Professionals. The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is a one-of-a-kind opportunity available to UN Global Compact member companies.
It enables young talent within these organizations to collaborate and drive business innovation that is consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This intensive nine-month programme aims to unleash the potential of future business leaders and changemakers.
It focuses on the creation and implementation of innovative solutions using cutting-edge technologies, initiatives, and business models that support your company’s sustainability goals.
Benefits
Participant Benefits
- Engage in accelerated learning opportunities including online and in-person workshops, case studies, company visits and forum discussions.
- Collaborate with other businesses on innovative projects tailored to your company and industry.
- Build valuable relationships through coaching, mentoring and peer-to-peer networking.
- Gain insights from leading experts in sustainability and innovation from around the world.
- Join a global network of talented young professionals from top companies across every continent.
Company Benefits
- Apply SDG innovation to address real sustainability challenges your company is currently facing.
- Embed the SDGs into your company’s business strategy through collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Enhance employee engagement and create professional development opportunities.
- Access a network of experts from some of the world’s leading companies.
- Receive global recognition for your company’s participation in the programme.
Eligibility
- Open to high-performing professionals at participating companies of the UN Global Compact;
- Participants must be 35 years or younger;
- Interested in business-model innovation, sustainability and disruptive technologies;
- Ability to dedicate a minimum of four (4) hours a month to the Accelerator Learning Plan and attend at least four (4) 1-day workshops.
Application
Applications close on January 31, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
