Georgia: The final event, “Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Innovation Acceleration Program for Young Professionals,” was held in cooperation between the CU Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the UN Global Agreements Georgia Network.
As part of the closing event, the program’s participating organizations—Grant Thornton Georgia, EY Georgia, Georgian Farmers’ Association, Crystal, and Tegeta—presented their innovative sustainability projects.
A total of 4 camps were held at Caucasus University within the program’s scope, where the program facilitator introduced the participants to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing their importance and providing guidance on implementing innovative sustainability projects.
Intensive mentoring sessions were also held along with the camps, during which the program participants had an opportunity to receive practical feedback from experienced mentors and develop their ideas into workable projects they would implement in their respective companies.
The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals was made possible by the invaluable support of the United Nations Global Compact and the Swedish Government in collaboration with Caucasus University.
SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals
The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is a unique opportunity for participating companies within the UN Global Compact network. It empowers the young talent within these organizations to collaborate and drive business innovation that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This intensive nine-month program is designed to activate the potential of future business leaders and changemakers. It focuses on developing and implementing innovative solutions through cutting-edge technologies, initiatives, and business models contributing to your company’s sustainability objectives.
Caucasus University
Caucasus University is a private university in Tbilisi, Georgia. The university was established in 2004. It is the successor to the Caucasus School of Business. It was founded in 1998 in partnership with Georgia State University, Atlanta, U.S., during Georgia’s transitional period from a planned to a free market economy.Â
