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Join us for the SDG Design Challenge
Hack for Earth is proud to partner with NextGenNav for the SDG Design Challenge, an online global hackathon empowering young innovators to build AI-powered solutions for a sustainable future.
Built on Hack for Earth’s own Dream–Hack–Build method, the SDG Design Challenge guides participants from ideation to real-world impact - helping them dream big, hack smart, and build for change!
With $50,000 USD in prizes, this challenge gives participants a unique opportunity to turn ideas into impactful innovations across themes such as bio, chemistry, medicine, cities, climate, and technology.
As a proud partner, Hack for Earth will:
- Offer exclusive spots in our Build for Earth accelerator for winning teams
- Provide expert mentors to guide participants throughout the hackathon
- Support with lectures and workshops during the hackathon
Your projects will be judged and mentored by sustainability and AI experts from UN agencies, global tech firms, and innovation leaders.
About the SDG Design Challenge
The SDG Design Challenge begins on UNESCO’s International Day of Education January 24, 2026, and brings together 300+ participants worldwide to:
- Co-create with AI to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Prototype innovative solutions using cutting-edge AI tools.
- Deploy real-world impact through actionable commitments.
- Join workshops led by leading sustainability experts.
This is a global opportunity for students and young innovators, from high school to graduate level, to collaborate, learn, and create solutions that matter.
Read more and sign up here: https://sdgdesignchallenge.com/
For partners
AI x City Climate Action Hackathon 2025
We are currently looking for partner organisations to join us, please contact us for more information on partner opportunities.
