Final Sustainable City Challenge on October 4

On Friday 4 October, the final of the Sustainable City Challenge will take place during the Utrecht Science Week.

During the Sustainable City Challenge, students are challenged to design solutions for a more sustainable Utrecht. Together with various partners from the region, teams of students from mbo, hbo and wo work together on sustainable tasks to make Utrecht healthier, more livable and greener. The challenge runs from September 30 to October 4.

Various topics will be addressed, including greening & biodiversity, mobility, energy, circular and healthy living environments. Participation in the challenge is open to students from ROC Midden Nederland, Hogeschool Utrecht, Utrecht University, MBO Utrecht, MBO Amersfoort, Nimeto, Marnix Academy, Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht and Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht.

Expo and final
The challenge will finish with an exhibition and the final. During the expo you can interact with the students to learn more about their ideas for a more sustainable and healthier city. The most promising ideas will be presented in pitches during the final. The audience will ultimately decide who wins the audience award.

Hours: the expo is open from 14:30, start Finale 16:30 – 17:00, followed by drinks.

Location: Accelerator, Uppsalalaan 17.

Want to join?
Want to participate in this inspiring challenge as a student? For more information and registration, visit this page.