Who can participate?
The SDG Olympiad is open to bachelor's, master’s, and Phd students from around the world who are passionate about solving global challenges. If you care about the UN Sustainable Development Goals, you’re welcome to join an SDG Innovation event or join the SDG Olympiad independent track.
How to participate?
There are two ways to join the SDG Olympiad.
SDG Innovation Events Track
Join through one of our partner universities—usually as part of a summer school or course. You’ll work in a team and tackle real sustainability challenges from global organisations.
Global Challenges Track
Not at a partner uni? No worries. Join the Global Citizen Challenge, pick a real-world problem, and work with a professor from your uni to bring your idea to life.
SDG Innovation Events
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From April 29 to May 9.
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From June 30 to July 11.
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From June 30 to July 11.
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From June 2 to 27.
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International Summer School 2025 on Sustainable Energies and Entrepreneurship
From July 14 to 25.
Find more information here.
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Social Entrepreneurship (SE) Workshop
From 09 to 11 June.
As a host university, Grigol Robakidze University's GRUNI SDGs Center offers a 3-day Social Entrepreneurship Workshop to develop business concepts with measurable social impact. The workshop aims to guide participants in developing viable for-profit business concepts in different industries and sectors specific to Georgia. Participants are encouraged to work on the topic of their choice or select one of the following topics:
• Business as a civic player
• Waste management
• Pollution
• AI and Sustainability
• SDGs in higher education curricula
Apply here.
Global Challenges
In collaboration with:
Form a team of 3 to 5 members, including your professor! (Applications extended until July 18, 2025)
Choose your challenge:
Challenge 1
Create a narrative framework to gather support among U.S. and global youth for the maintenance of Official Development Assistance.
Challenge 2
Design a global, inclusive youth-led movement, aimed at educating and engaging with a focus on protecting the Amazon and connecting to the outcomes of COP30.
Challenge 3
Map Policy Gaps and Community-Driven Solutions for Accelerating Renewable Energy Adoption in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa
