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Empowering the next generation to co-create solutions for global challenges

This team-based Olympiad is designed to foster cross-border collaboration, creative problem-solving, and real-world impact, and is directly connected to the MIRAI Research & Innovation Week 2026, to be held in Fukuoka, Japan, 8–11 December 2026.

Why Participate?

• Collaborate in international, interdisciplinary student teams
• Tackle real societal challenges linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Gain experience in innovation-driven research and solution design
• Present your work to an international audience at MIRAI R&I Week 2026
• Winning teams are invited to Fukuoka with travel and accommodation covered

Challenge Tracks

Teams will choose one of the following four challenge areas:

• Health and an Ageing Population (SDG 3)
• Climate Adaptation, Disaster and Risk Management (SDG 13)
• Resilient Cities and Communities: Governance and Urban Planning (SDG 11)
• Energy Conversion and Storage Materials for a Sustainable Future (SDG 7)

Each challenge calls for bold, evidence-based ideas that integrate perspectives from multiple disciplines and are relevant to both Japan and Sweden.

Programme Overview

• Online kick-off workshop: Late August / early September 2026
• Team working phase: Two weeks in mid-September 2026
• Final deliverable: Solution brief or pitch video
• Winner announcement: Early October 2026
• Final presentation: MIRAI Research & Innovation Week, Fukuoka (December 2026)

Eligibility at a Glance

• Master’s or PhD students at MIRAI member universities in Japan or Sweden
• Teams of up to four students (self-organised)
• English as the working language
• Strong commitment during the programme period

Application Deadline

🕒 16 August 2026, 23:45 CEST (17 August 2026, 06:45 JST)

👉 Apply as a team via the

Call-for-Applications-MIRAI-Global-Solutions-Olympiad_FINAL.pdf (171 kB)

Students are encouraged to review the full call carefully and contact their MIRAI contact persons before submitting their application.