SDSN + Siemens Energy Competition
Sponsored by Siemens Energy, in collaboration with the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), ‘Universities for Goal 13’ is an annual competition to recognise students’ talent and their critical role in the quest for new technologies and innovative solutions to combat climate change and its impacts. It aims to foster practical solutions for achieving SDG 13 on Climate Action, via multi-disciplinary perspectives and collaboratively.
Euskampus Fundazioa, the entity behind the coordination of 4gune, has started a new collaboration with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and Siemens Energy, to contribute to boost university-led solutions for climate change in the Basque Country.
Submission of applications
UPV/EHU and Deusto University are the member institutions participating in the SDSN network. Undergraduate and graduate students can present their projects to develop multidisciplinary, practical solutions to address the global issue of the energy transition.
To do so, it is necessary to fill the application form available below, in English, and send it via e-mail to 4gune@4gune.eus.
Deadline
Applications can be submitted until 15 December 2024.
Support and funding
Throughout the competition, students receive dedicated mentorship from Siemens Energy staff and Siemens Gamesa to enhance their projects. The winner is awarded a USD $10,000 cash prize and opportunities for further development and networking. In addition, the finalist project is presented alongside SDSN's annual high-level events during the UN General Assembly in New York, USA in September.
More information
More detailed information about the competition can be found on the Universities for Goal 13 webpage
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