Arizona State University (ASU) is currently being accepted for the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ASU WE Empower UN SDG Challenge
The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is a first-of-its-kind global competition recognizing innovative women social entrepreneurs who are advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and mobilizing communities toward a more sustainable and equitable world by 2030.
Benefits of ASU WE Empower UN SDG Challenge
- Awardees will be notified by mid-July 2026 and will travel to New York City during Climate Week and the 81st UN General Assembly, September 19-26, 2026.
- They will take part in a high-impact agenda featuring pitch workshops, tailored trainings from leading partners, and curated networking with global leaders in business, policy, and philanthropy. The week will conclude with a dynamic pitch competition hosted by fashion icon, philanthropist, and Vital Voices Board Member Diane von Furstenberg at her New York studio, where awardees present their enterprises to a distinguished panel of judges for a chance to win grant funding.
ASU WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Requirements
Please review the eligibility criteria below and ensure you meet ALL criteria before applying. Finalists will be required to provide audited financial records as part of the vetting process.
- You must be at least 21 years old by August 1, 2026.
- You must identify as a woman entrepreneur.
- You must lead decision-making within your entity.
- Your business or organization must have been in operation for at least three years as of August 1, 2026.
- You must employ at least three full-time employees or full-time equivalents.
- Your business or organization must generate a minimum of USD $75,000 in annual revenue. For nonprofit organizations, revenue may comprise donations, grants, and funds raised through various fundraising activities.
- You must be professionally proficient in English.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
08 March, 2026
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