UN Tourism SDGs Global Startup Competition
Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals through Artificial Intelligence and Deep Technologies for the good of People, Planet and Prosperity
Innovation and technology stand as a cornerstone in propelling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) forward, and the tourism sector holds immense potential to be a driving force in this endeavor through pioneering approaches!
Achieving the global goals of the Agenda 2030.
This competition presents a unique opportunity to harness innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship as drivers for sustainable development. By leveraging the transformative potential of existing and deep technologies, amongst which Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Augmented and Virtual Reality stakeholders can address complex challenges, unlock new opportunities and to accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs.
It is a call to action, an opportunity for startups to be architects of change, steering tourism towards a future that is sustainable, inclusive, and aligned with the aspirations of a better world.
Benefits for startups
- Travel and accommodation to pitch at the UN Tourism Demo Day
- 2 months acceleration Programme at SPARK, the Innovation Sphere of Les Roches
- Access to 90+ Venture Capitalists
- Access to Top Corporations and 150+ Countries
- Curated mentorship programmes
- Scholarships of the UN Tourism Academy
- Potential pilot project with private sector collaborators and institutions
- Access to the TUI Female Futureshaper Bootcamp (for eligibility verify the section on “target startups”)
- Plug and Play: registered profile on Playbook, invitation to participate in their Silicon Valley Summit, access to talent and synergies with their portfolio
- Become a member of the UN Tourism Innovation Network