Co-create practical solutions with top Master’s students from Utrecht University

Each year, Master’s students in Innovation Sciences and Sustainable Business & Innovation (SBI) at Utrecht University work in teams to solve real-world sustainability and innovation challenges for external organizations. Over a 10-week period, student teams deliver research-based recommendations tailored to your organization’s needs—free of charge.

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Why Participate?

• Receive professional, research-based analysis of a sustainability or innovation challenge
• Gain tailored recommendations grounded in academic insights
• Engage with a team of five highly motivated Master’s students
• Obtain a final report, executive summary, and presentation

Participation is free. We only ask that you provide a clear project challenge and internal support.

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What Is Expected from You as a Client?

• Appoint an internal supervisor or contact person to guide the student group
• Help orient students to the organization and its challenge
• Provide access to relevant information, data, or interviewees
• No fixed time commitment—most groups meet with you weekly or as needed

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Example Topics Include

• Sustainable business models and impact strategies
• Innovation policy and stakeholder engagement
• Supply chain transitions, life cycle assessment, carbon accounting
• Circular economy strategies and metrics
• Organizational change and innovation management

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Timeline

Phase	Timing
Early Engagement	January – March Students begin selecting clients. Early submissions are encouraged.
Project Period	Late April – End of June Student teams work full-time on your challenge.
Final Presentation	Last week of June At the University campus, and also typically at the client to relevant internal departments
Deliverables	Final report, management advice, and optional extras agreed upon with your team.

Note: The course starts every April, but students begin exploring topics and selecting clients as early as January.

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Submit your project idea today!