Global Sustainability Challenge 2026

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25 September 2026

Global Sustainability Challenge

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The Global Sustainability Challenge (GSC) 2026–2027 is an annual international competition co-led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Stanford University and few other leading university partners.

Widely known as the “Olympics of Sustainability,” the Challenge brought together more than 3,000 students in 845 teams from 91 countries during its inaugural year in 2025-26. 🌏

Year 2 of the GSC has recently been launched, and students can now register on the GSC website to receive information and to join the challenge. Student participants will receive guidance through workshops and mentoring as you ideate, prototype, test, and showcase practical solutions to real-world sustainability challenges under two themes:

  • Sustainable Energy
  • Adaptation and Resilience, focusing on water, food, and heat
Details

Please click HERE 

Key Details

  • Winners will share prize pool of USD35,000, receive certificates, and invitation to Stanford’s EcoGlobal Program 🏆
  • Open to all undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students from any discipline
  • Teams may consist of one to six members
  • Multidisciplinary, cross-university, and cross-border teams are encouraged
  • No registration fee
Activity Period
  • Qualifying Round Deadline (online submission): 22 Nov 2026
  • Regional Final: 6-7 Mar 2027 at HKUST, Hong Kong SAR
  • Global Finale: 20-21 May 2027 at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

GSC Info Session by HKUST 

GSC Info Session by HKUST (Pacific Asia Regional Ambassador) - Hybrid mode with zoom option. Welcome students from any universities to join:

  • 8 Oct (Thu), 12:15pm - 1:15pm
  • By GSC Organising Team and Student Alumni to share experience and take questions
  • Sign-up here: https://luma.com/87c97k2v
ApplicationPlease click HERE
Enquirysustgsc@ust.hk