The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is a unique opportunity offered to companies participating in the UN Global Compact network. It empowers young talent within these organisations to collaborate and drive business innovation that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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This intensive nine-month programme is designed to activate the potential of future business leaders and change agents. It focuses on developing and implementing innovative solutions through cutting-edge technologies, initiatives and business models that contribute to your company's sustainability objectives.

Programme Highlights

• Young professionals collaborate within teams to identify opportunities and create solutions that not only benefit their respective companies, but also contribute to the broader goal of advancing innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• The 9-month programme encompasses a variety of components, such as worldwide webinars, local training workshops, mentoring, live case studies, interactive sessions with colleagues and experts, and challenge labs.
• Activities within the programme are centred around a "learning by doing" approach, emphasising practical, action-oriented experiences to address real challenges and capitalise on existing opportunities.
• Innovators are carefully matched with mentors and experts who provide guidance and support throughout the process of designing, developing and testing their solutions.
• The progress of these solutions is closely monitored and tracked throughout their development cycle. This serves as a source of inspiration and a set of exemplary models of business innovation aimed at achieving the SDGs.
• The programme establishes a global network of young professionals from Global Compact companies. This network fosters ongoing engagement and promotes the SDG innovation concept within the business community.

Benefits

Benefits for participants

• Take part in accelerated learning opportunities, including online and face-to-face workshops, case studies, company visits and forum discussions
• Collaborate with other companies on innovative projects tailored to your company and sector.
• Build valuable relationships through coaching, mentoring and peer-to-peer networking.
• Get insights from leading sustainability and innovation experts from around the world.
• Join a global network of talented young professionals from leading companies on all continents.

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.
• Increase employee engagement and create opportunities for professional development.
• 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

• High-performance professionals in companies participating in the UN Global Compact;
• Participants must be 35 years old or younger;
• Interested in business model innovation, sustainability and disruptive technologies;
• Ability to dedicate a minimum of five (5) hours per month to the Accelerator.

Deadline: 31 January 2024

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