Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB) is in a quest to develop sustainable solutions for some of the most challenging problems in the world, come up with innovative ideas or solutions to achieve any of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Social Entrepreneurs focus on using the available resources to create a better and progressive society by using business strategies to develop solutions.

According to the World Economic Forum (2020), “Social entrepreneurs and other front-line actors have a key role to play and need to be given greater prominence and support at this time”.

Who can participate?

Individuals or teams with an idea to resolve a social or environmental problem. Projects at different stages of development and from various countries are welcome. Be sure to be able to carefully describe the social problem you want to solve, the connected sustainable development goal and finally how exactly you are going to tackle this problem.

Submission deadline: 10 April

For details visit SE Challenge 2022 | vubsocialent (vubsocialentrepreneurship.com)