Ideas that can change the world for the better
At Unilever, we know that innovation will play a key role in creating a world in which sustainable living is commonplace. We believe the social and environmental challenges facing the world can be overcome - but only if people, including ourselves, are prepared to do things differently. We see a big opportunity to support, inspire, reward and collaborate with a new generation of the world’s most inspiring young change-makers from all over the world with brilliant new initiatives that can bring about the positive change we need.
That’s why we’re pleased to launch the next round of the Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards on 18 May 2017. These Awards are all about supporting and celebrating inspirational young people from all over the world with existing initiatives, products or services that are tackling some of the planet’s biggest sustainability challenges. Sign up to stay informed.
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Calling the change-makers
Are you working hard on an innovative solution, or know someone that is?
We want to give you a boost to scale up and change the world. There’s over 100,000€ up for grabs, along with tailored one-to-one mentoring sessions for 12 months with experts including those from Unilever and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. We’re looking for entries across four key areas this year:
Farm to table
How can we transform our food systems so that they create value and enhanced livelihoods for farmers and ensure security of supply for the long-term while safeguarding the environment? And what can change in the way we make or consume food and drink so that they improve people's health and nutrition?
Opportunities for women
Millions of women around the world face discrimination and curtailed opportunities. Could new initiatives provide access to skills and training, create opportunities for women to actively, safely and fairly participate in the economy, or help women escape from poverty?
Waste
Are there entrepreneurs out there with ingenious initiatives that help to tackle waste – to reduce, reuse or recycle waste throughout the pre-production, production and consumption lifecycle? Initiatives that can demonstrate a clear business (financial), consumer (benefit), social and environmental case?
Water
Water scarcity, water pollution and sanitation and hygiene issues all present big challenges to people's development. Could innovation find ways to conserve or reduce the amount of water people and businesses use, or make a breakthrough that would improve hygiene and access to sanitation?
The competition opens on Thursday 18 May 00:00 BST and closes on Friday 30 June 2017 23:59 BST. Better yet, if you enter by 09 June you’ll have the chance to win a special two-hour tailored mentoring session.
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