Advocacy & Representation

PRME Students Regional Leaders are the driving force behind a global, student-led movement advancing responsible management education and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Representing nine world regions, these Leaders advocate for the importance of responsible management education, bring student perspectives to key global higher education forums, and foster student engagement across PRME Students’ programmes and initiatives.

Regions Represented:

Latin America • North America • Africa • Europe • Eurasia • Middle East • South and Central Asia • East and Southeast Asia • Oceania

With a one-year mandate, Regional Leaders work closely with the PRME Secretariat to:

• Engage and connect student organizations at PRME Signatory Members.

• Organize events and initiatives that build skills for leadership, innovation, and employability.

• Represent student voices in PRME and UN-related dialogues, including high-level global events such as the United Nation General Assembly, COP, and the PRME Global Forum.

• Strengthen the bridge between higher education, industry, and the UN system.

Becoming a Regional Leader is a unique opportunity for students to develop professional and leadership skills, grow their global network, and shape the future of responsible management education.

Applications open on an annual basis. Applications for the next cycle will open in May 2026, and begin in July 2026.

Skills Development & Entrepreneurship | Career Readiness

The PRME Students Innovation Studio is a global incubator empowering interdisciplinary student teams to design and scale ventures that advance the SDGs. Through PRME’s presence in more than 90+ countries, the Studio supports young innovators across the world with mentorship, access to networks, and opportunities to develop real-world solutions that create lasting social, environmental, and economic impact. This programme is delivered in partnership with the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals.

Why Should Students Participate in the Innovation Studio?

• Build leadership and entrepreneurial skills: Gain hands-on experience turning prototypes into scalable ventures.

• Access mentorship and networks: Work with industry experts, investors, and sustainability leaders worldwide.

• Drive tangible impact: Develop ventures that address pressing global challenges and contribute to the SDGs.

How the Innovation Studio Works

1. Students, either as individuals or interdisciplinary teams of between 3 to 5 people, apply to join the Innovation Studio through an open call. The first call will open in March 2025.

2. Applications are reviewed by the PRME Secretariat, and successful applications are approved based on the strength of their SDG-aligned venture ideas and potential for impact.

3. Once accepted, teams are matched with mentors aligned to their sector, stage of development, and SDG focus. Mentors provide tailored guidance on design thinking, market validation, venture scaling, leadership development, and fundraising.

4. Once teams have progressed in their venture development, they intensify their pitch readiness with support from storytelling coaches and business model advisors, participating in internal rounds that culminate in semi-final evaluations to select finalists.

5. The program concludes with a global pitch competition, where finalist teams present their ventures to investors, academia, UN partners, and industry leaders at the PRME Global Forum.

6. Winning teams receive seed funding and ongoing mentorship to accelerate growth, while all finalists gain valuable exposure, network connections, and access to PRME’s global ecosystem to continue advancing their ventures.

Stay Updated on the Call for Applicants

Advocacy and Representation | Career Readiness

For the first time, the PRME Student Summit will be held in-person, giving students a dedicated space to connect, learn, and lead alongside peers from around the world. The Summit amplifies student voices and offers a platform for young leaders who are shaping the future of business and sustainability.

What to Expect at the Summit:

• Student-led sessions and panels that highlight innovation, research, and activism from across the PRME Students' community.

• Interactive activities and dialogue spaces where students can exchange perspectives, share project ideas, and co-create solutions to global challenges.

• Opportunities to meet global peers, PRME Student Regional Leaders, and representatives from business and business schools committed to integrating sustainability into management education.

This milestone event marks a new chapter for student engagement within PRME and reflects our commitment to elevating student leadership and participation.

Ticket Options:

• Student Ticket: Free

  • This ticket is only for students who will be required to upload a student ID to confirm their registration.

• Regular Ticket: $50

  • Seats are limited to 30 at this time, as priority will be given to students.

Register for the 2026 PRME Student Youth Summit

For more information about the work of the PRME Students community, please write to students@unprme.org