SDG Innovation Challenge 2026












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            Are you ready to test your creativity and problem?solving skills?

            From 20–24 August 2026, the University of Copenhagen invites students from all disciplines

            to make a difference at the SDG Innovation Challenge at UCPH Lighthouse. For five immersiv
            work in multidisciplinary teams to design solutions to real?world sustainability challenge
            UN Sustainable Development Goals.

            No matter your field of study, your perspective matters.


            Charles University can support 5 students to participate in the SDG Innovation Challenge.
            Submit your expression of interest by the end of May 2026: LINK [ URL "https://forms.cloud
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            The selection of candidates will take place at the beginning of June 2026. All applicants 
            of the results. The selection will be based on students’ motivation and the overall compos

            selected group.
            Selected participants will receive a scholarship as a contribution towards travel costs an
            allowance (in accordance with the 4EU+ funding rules at Charles University [ URL "https://

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            * This year’s challenge
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            In 2026, we turn our attention to Kibera, Africa’s largest informal settlement. Life in Ki
            complex challenges – and by remarkable strength, creativity, and community resilience.


            Our case provider, 100% for the Children, is a Danish NGO working to improve the lives of 
            young people in Kibera. Among other things, they work on access to menstrual products for 
            community adoptation of biogas, access to clean water and santitation, as well as sexual e

            children living with disability. The specific case will be revealed on day one – but expec
            real, relevant, and deeply meaningful.



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            * Program

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            Over five days, teams are guided by an experienced innovation consultant through a full de
            programme includes hands?on training in ideation, prototyping, social innovation, and pitc

                                                                                           
            20 August                              Welcome, introduction to the SDG Innovation
                                                   Challenge and case provider, inspiration talks, tea
                                                                                           
                                                   formation, and kickoff of the design sprint.
                                                                                           
            21 August                              Deep dive into the case with expert inputs, ideatio
                                                   sessions, and continued work on problem framing and
                                                                                           
                                                   solution concepts.                      
            22 August                              Weekend workday – teams develop and refine their
                                                   solutions independently, with optional guidance and
                                                                                           
                                                   materials available.                    
                                                                                           
            23 August                              Optional continuation of teamwork or free time to
                                                   explore Copenhagen for participants visiting from
                                                                                           
                                                   abroad.                                 
            24 August                              Final preparations and pitch training in the
                                                   morning, followed by final pitches to an expert jur
                                                                                           
                                                   in the afternoon.