Are your students working on a project focused on a sustainability venture or social enterprise? Please encourage them to learn more about the U21 RISE Showcase, where students can make global connections and scale up their project. Participants have the chance to win $2,000 from U21 to put towards their project!
RISE – Real Impact on Society and Environment – is a Universitas 21 (U21) opportunity to showcase student projects tied to sustainability and social innovation and to connect those students with a network of experts in academia and industry. UConn has been invited to nominate 3-4 student-led projects.
We are holding virtual information sessions next week. We ask that students register on Nexus by clicking the session they are interested in attending. All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Project Requirements
- Address one (or more) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Be at an action or implementation stage
- Be led by a team of up to 7 students. Individuals may submit projects as well.
- Submission of a written application (required by UConn) and a presentation in the format of an original video pitch (to be submitted to U21) by February 19, 2021.
Winning videos from previous U21 student opportunities are available to view.
For more information, contact: Global Affairs at global@uconn.edu