What is the challenge?

CMRU’s Cause 2025 is an open innovation challenge for students across the globe to Care, Collaborate and Create a better world. This challenge encourages students to work towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs’) by applying the Design Thinking Process to local problems in their city that they would like to see changed.

Why participate in Cause 2025?

Cause 2025 allows you to unleash the changemaker within you by developing an innovator’s mindset. We believe that everyone has the ability to create positive social impact- here is your opportunity to develop your creative problem solving skills by applying the design thinking process! Teams who are shortlisted for the final round have a chance to showcase their projects and make friends with other like minded young people. Students have a chance to win cash prizes from a pool of over Rs. 1,30,000/USD 1500.

Who can participate?

This competition is open to students across the globe who are in University (UG/PG)- welcoming all those who are taking gap years as well! However this competition is not open for working professionals. Students can apply as a team of min 2 to max 6 members.

WDO Member: CMR University