Apply by 5 August: UN Solutions Summit at United Nations Headquarters
Friday, August 2, 2019 at 6:51AM WHO IS ORGANIZING THE EFFORT?
The UN Solutions Summit is led by the United Nations Local2030 Hub for Sustainability Solutions, UN Foundation, shift7, and the Global Innovation Exchange.
WHAT IS THE UN SOLUTIONS SUMMIT?
An annual catalytic process that culminates at UN Headquarters in New York during UN General Assembly high-level week at the end of September. This initiative lifts up and advances the work of exceptional teams with innovative solutions that advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and convenes resources and talent around them.
WHAT ARE THE OUTCOMES?
During the UN Solutions Summit, a group of selected global innovators will give a ‘lightning talk’ outlining their breakthrough efforts to an audience of senior policymakers, investors, philanthropists, fellow entrepreneurs, and members of the public, including youth. UN Solutions Summit also involves in-person mentorship sessions between Acceleration Partners and the selected solution-makers.
SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT OR APPLY FOR SELECTION COMMITTEE
By 5 August 2019: Apply to be a part of the Selection Committee or submit a solution to be considered for inclusion in the UN Solutions Summit here.
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.solutions-summit.org
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