Call for Innovations

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The Call for Innovations for the SDGs 2019 is initiated by the UN in collaboration with the Global Innovation Exchange, and will take place from March 6, 2019 to March 29, 2019


CONTEST CLOSING FRIDAY! ⭐️

 

@UNDESA wants to hear about your workable scientific or technological solution to the challenges facing #GlobalGoals implementation. You could be featured at our #STIForum in May in NY.

 

Enter here by 29 March: bit.ly/innovators2019 

#Tech4SDGs

http://bit.ly/innovators2019

 

The call is open for innovators, scientists, entrepreneurs and sustainability change agents worldwide to submit their workable solutions for SDG implementation. 


Innovations that meet the following criteria are invited to apply: 

 

  1. You haven't already submitted an innovation for consideration for the STI Forum 2019. Only one innovation should be submitted per person. 
  2. Your innovation has not been showcased at past STI Forum events. If your innovation has already been featured at past events, it will not be selected again this year.
  3. Your innovation has successfully gone through a proof of concept phase and you are looking to scale up your innovation. Read more about the stages of innovation. 
  4. Your innovation is working to achieve one of the five SDGs that are the focus of the STI Forum 2019 below:

 

Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
 
Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries

Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

 

 

 Innovations are sought from diverse backgrounds, including women, youth, Indigenous peoples, and open collaborative networks. 

The Call for Innovations for the SDGs 2019 is initiated by the UN in collaboration with the Global Innovation Exchange, and will take place from March 6, 2019 to March 29, 2019

 

 

 

CONTEST CLOSING FRIDAY! ⭐️

 

@UNDESA wants to hear about your workable scientific or technological solution to the challenges facing #GlobalGoals implementation. You could be featured at our #STIForum in May in NY.

 

Enter here by 29 March: bit.ly/innovators2019 

#Tech4SDGs