SDG-Driven Innovation Ecosystems

ABOUT THE PROJECT

SDG-Driven Innovation Ecosystems is a practice-based international consortium comprising GSG Impact and GSG National Partners in Israel (IFIE), France (FAIR), Italy (SIA), and Portugal (MAZE). The project also involves ancillary partners in Central European (CEE) countries. 

Consortium members are working together to develop a roadmap for the creation of next-generation innovation ecosystems catalyzed by technology. Leveraging the rapidly expanding global impact investment market, the roadmap will serve to scale the application and financing of innovative, tech-based solutions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

The consortium’s work is generously supported by a grant from the European Commission through its Horizon 2021-2027 European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) initiative, and by the UKRI.

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DATA COLLECTION METHODS

Our mapping study integrates the following methods:

Desktop Research

Gather and review existing literature, including publications, industry reports, and articles.

Interviews

Interview stakeholders to gather additional information for the mapping study.

RoundTables

With ecosystem actors to fill in knowledge gaps and promote joint action.

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SDG-TECH NEWS

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Municipal-level Strategies for SDG-driven Innovation

Three Examples of Municipal Initiatives Driving SDG-driven Innovation 

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Which Tech Sectors Align to the SDGs?

Impact Tools and Frameworks for Startups and VC Investors

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How Innovative and Sustainable Is Your Government?

Useful Resources on Policy-led Innovation

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PROJECT UPDATES

July 2024 Newsletter

Check out the project’s two final publications: A Roadmap and Guidebook for building SDG-Driven Innovation Ecosystems. See our project partners’ last updates from their ecosystems. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us, and we look forward to continuing our impactful work together.
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May 2024 Newsletter

As the Consortium approaches the conclusion of its project, partners are dedicated to finalising the deliverables that will significantly contribute to raising awareness and providing guidance for SDG-driven tech innovation ecosystems. Don’t miss out on exciting updates from the ecosystems in Israel, Portugal, France, and Italy!

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March 2024 Newsletter

Explore the recap of our webinar “Opportunities for Purpose-Driven Tech Innovation for the SDGs,” drawing 160+ attendees from 43 countries! Stay updated on new initiatives and events from our NABs across Israel, Portugal, France, and Italy.
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October 2023 Newsletter

Check out the consortium’s successful launch of the SDG-Driven Tech Innovation Ecosystems mapping study at the GSG Global Impact Summit 2023 in Malaga. Discover more highlights and insights from this impactful event!

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June 2023 Newsletter

Lots of exciting firsts: Our first in-person Partners’ Meeting in Istanbul, a presentation of the Consortium’s work to fellow NABs, and the launch of three new SDG tech news blogs. Check out for more updates!

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January 2023 Newsletter

With ecosystem mapping well underway, find out how NABs are engaging with local actors to fill in knowledge gaps and surface new insight. Blue Biotech technologies, food tech, impact measurement – it’s all inside!

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PROJECT SPONSOR

The consortium’s work is generously supported by a grant from the European Commission through its Horizon 2021-2027 European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) initiative.

DISCLAIMER

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