The Greenland Innovation Lab will take place in Nuuk, Greenland, on August 20-27, 2022. It focuses on gathering young people from across the Arctic and Nordic regions to develop innovative solutions to sustainability challenges that are shared across the region.
Specifically, the Regional Innovation Lab will focus on developing innovative solutions within three thematic tracks:
- Education
- Health, including mental health
- Biodiversity and climate change
Program
The 200 selected participants will be welcomed to Nuuk, Greenland on the 20 August with a big celebration, including cultural performances and speeches from thought-leaders and SDG experts. The Opening Ceremony will introduce the talents to each other and the program for the week and allow for networking and knowledge-sharing.
Over the next few days, the teams will be immersed in developing their solutions through human-centered design thinking. This includes an innovation process where facilitators will guide the participants through different stages of problem framing, ideation, prototyping and testing their SDG solution. On the final days, the talents will get to pitch their solutions to receive prizes at a formal Award Show.
The Lab will conclude with a big Closing Ceremony on 26 August, when sustainability leaders will provide insights and tips for their journey ahead. After the Lab, talents will have the possibility of continuing to develop their solutions and personal development, supported by UNLEASH, local mentors, implementation experts, and more. The talents will also be invited to be part of UNLEASH’s vibrant community of thousands of passionate individuals who have joined our journey towards the 2030 Agenda.
Applications
Who is eligible to participate in the Regional Innovation Lab?
The Regional Innovation Lab is for young people between the ages of 18 and 35 who are living in – or have a citizenship from – one of the following countries/territories: Canada, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Åland and USA.
We strongly encourage Indigenous youth across the Arctic and Nordic region to apply.
