QS Future 17 SDG Challenge Program
What is QS Future 17 SDG Challenge Program?
The QS Future 17 SDG Challenge Program is an initiative, co-founded by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Exeter University, from the United Kingdom, in which up to 20 universities around the world participate in order to promote youth leadership and collaboration with the business sector towards a sustainable development through challenges and solutions focused on the SDGs.
This is a great opportunity to continue strengthening your talent and leadership through collaboration with diverse cultures and industry sectors, and to have impact for a regenerative future.
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Participating Universities
A team of students + 1 mentor + 1 partner institutions
Participation lasts for one semester (August-December). In order to participate it is necessary to express your interest in the pre-registration process during week 6 of the February-June semester.
- Registration: Once the participating students are selected (up to 100) you will be registered on the Moodle platform.
- Phase 1 (September): 4-week online induction designed by Exeter University (UK), (self-paced).
- Phase 2 (October and November): Team collaboration on a project assigned by the partner company assigned by QS.
- Closing of the program (December): Final presentations and closing activity.
The program is a virtual internationalization opportunity. That is, you will participate in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams online with companies from different countries and with the guidance of facilitators from the various participating universities.
If you are familiar with the SDGs and are interested in strengthening your leadership, innovation and social entrepreneurship skills, this program is for you.
Project samples by country: Future17 SDG Goals Challenge Program – Project library
2023 Project results: Project 2023 – statistics Home page – 5 – Project library
- Learn more about the institution's Sustainable Development reports at: Desarrollo Sostenible.
- Learn more about Tec's Sustainability and Climate Change Plan 2025 at: Plan Sostenibilidad 2025.
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