Global Sustainability Challenge 2026/27: team solutions competition for university students with a global finale in Hangzhou
Global Sustainability Challenge (Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and partner universities)- Country
- Worldwide and online
- Format
- Hybrid
- Price
- Free
- Audience
- University students
- Age
- 17-23 yrs (estimated from study stage)
Diplace is not the organizer. Check the terms on the organizer's site and do not pay for participation unless the official page requires it.
University students can take part (more than 90 countries joined in Season 1): teams design, build and showcase real-world solutions around two themes, Sustainable Energy and Adaptation & Resilience. The challenge runs in phases: Ignite (September-November 2026), Build (December 2026-February 2027), regional finals (February-March) and a global finale on May 20-21, 2027 at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou; registration is open now. Winning teams receive cash awards and partner-backed opportunities and may join Stanford EcoGlobal's eight-week Ecopreneurship program.
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What the application asks for
- A team, not a solo application
There is a selection
What you get: Money, A mentor, Experience
Application prepPro
No deadline given: go through the steps at your own pace.
Read the requirements on the program's site
Check that you fit by age and study stage, and what to attach. If something does not fit, better to know now.
Build a team
You need to apply as a team. You can find people on the Teams board.
and 2 more steps
Application review
Paste a question from the application and your answer. We show what is missing against this program's requirements.
Question from the application
Add your first question and you will see the checklist it is graded on.
Review is part of Pro: rechecks until the text is ready, up to 100 reviews a month.
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