SDG innovation to empower change makers

1. EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGEMAKERS
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TIMELINE
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
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Building on the successful Young SDG Innovators Programme, the UN Global Compact is
proud to introduce the SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals, a nine-month
development programme designed to accelerate business innovation to achieve the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The programme activates young business
professionals and changemakers, challenging them to rethink traditional business models
and unlocking new business opportunity.
This programme targets:
▪ High-performing employees at
participating companies of the
UN Global Compact
▪ Participants must be 35 years
or younger
▪ Interest in business-model
innovation, sustainability and
disruptive technologies
▪ Ability to dedicate a minimum
of five (5) hours a month to the
Accelerator
As a young professional working
at a participating company of the
UN Global Compact and your Global
Compact Local Network, you are
eligible to nominate yourself for this
Accelerator programme.
As a participating company of
the UN Global Compact and your
Global Compact Local Network,
your company is eligible to
nominate up to four teams of up
to four high-performing young
professionals per team for this
Accelerator programme.
Visit unglobalcompact.org/sdgi-accelerator to apply.
Questions?
Contact the Local Network in your region.
Call for nominations:
19 October 2022–13 January 2023
Programme begins: January 2023
Programme ends: September 2023
SDG Innovation Summit: September 2023
The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is designed to engage young leaders
working at UN Global Compact companies in driving innovation in their organization and delivering
tangible solutions with potential market and social value for their company.
This Accelerator aims at fostering a new community of emerging leaders disrupting traditional ways
of doing business and spearheading change for true SDG impact.
▪ Learning and development
resources: Experience a
comprehensive curriculum with
a blend of learning opportunities,
including on-demand and in-person
workshops, case studies, convening
opportunities and forum
discussions.
▪ Professional network:
Connect with other global business
professionals passionate about
SDG innovation and collaborate
on high-impact projects relevant
to the company and industry.
▪ Coaching, mentoring and
peer-to-peer learning
opportunities: Build working
relationships and learn from some
of the brightest minds working on
sustainability and innovation from
some of the top companies across
every continent.
▪ Gain global recognition for
participation in the programme.
▪ Accelerate integration of the SDGs into
your company’s business strategy through
collaboration, innovation and knowledge
sharing.
▪ Create a culture of innovation to address
the SDGs and showcase the programme’s
tangible outputs and results.
▪ Increase employee engagement and
professional development opportunities
for valued talent, including:
▪ High-quality, cutting-edge and
inspirational workshops from
thought-leaders in the sustainability
and disruptive technology fields.
▪ Opportunities to provide mentorship
and leadership in the programme,
collaborate with innovation experts,
and share best practices.
▪ Tools, resources and expertise by some
of the leading innovative companies.
▪ Gain global recognition for participation in
the programme.