Students of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration have the opportunity to apply for participation in PRME Students Innovation Studio 2026 – a three-month international programme for the development of student projects under the UN Global Compact. The programme supports interdisciplinary student teams in turning sustainable development ideas into real solutions with social impact.

Selected teams will receive:

• mentoring support from international experts;
• access to global networks and resources;
• an opportunity to receive funding from a joint fund of up to USD 45,000*;
• the opportunity to present their solutions at the PRME Global Forum 2026 in Cairo, Egypt.

*The amount of funding for each team will range between USD 15,000 and USD 45,000, depending on the number of finalists.

The programme offers two participation tracks:

• Seed Track – for new ideas and projects at an early stage of development;
• Catalyst Track – for projects that have already been implemented or tested and are ready for the next step and wider application.

Participation requirements:

• Teams of 2 to 5 members – current students or recent graduates (up to 1 year);
• At least one team member must be a current student or graduate of a PRME Signatory faculty, such as FEBA;
• The project must contribute to one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
• Priority will be given to projects led by women;
• Commitment to participate in the hybrid programme (March–June 2026).

Key dates:

• Application launch: first week of January 2026
• Application deadline: February 8, 2026
• Announcement of selected teams: mid-February 2026
• Mentorship phase: March–June 2026
• Final event: June 2026, Cairo

Application form.

For inquiries: nina.todorova@feb.uni-sofia.bg