European universities are well placed to drive initiatives to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle the dual crises of unsustainable development and climate change. As hubs of innovation and knowledge, they are uniquely positioned to develop AI-driven solutions that align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and combat climate change and its related challenges. By integrating AI into research and education, universities can foster interdisciplinary collaboration and create scalable technologies.
In this context, students - as future leaders - should play an active role, especially in developing and designing new AI tools to drive sustainable transformation. Engaging students in AI for sustainability and climate change may not only help address urgent global issues. Still, it may also help to position Europe as a pioneer in ethical, impactful AI innovation, ensuring a greener, more equitable future for all.
The competition aims to:
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among students, researchers, and faculty across European universities.
- Promote the development of AI applications that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Highlight the role of AI in creating solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Prizes: Three main prizes of € 4,000 each will be awarded in two categories
Who can participate? Students and doctoral candidates currently enrolled at universities in Europe. Applicants from various academic fields are welcome, including computer science science, engineering, environmental sciences, business and more.
Submission deadline for project proposals: 2 July 2025
For further information visit: HAW-Hamburg: Call for Applications