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The Challenge:
Design a Creative Financial Solution for an
Urgent Social or Environmental Problem
Every year, the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges.
Need to get up to speed quickly?
Download the 2025 Competition Brochure for a one-stop guide on how and why to compete or watch the 2025 kick off webinar recording to get an overview of the competition.
In 2024, 290 students from 44 countries and 55 schools proposed novel financial instruments for positive impact. Check out all of the finalists proposals here.
The Challenge facilitates connections with leading industry professionals in order to identify, empower, and inspire those who will make up the future of sustainable finance.
Key Dates for 2025
January 26
Deadline to Register
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February 23
Prospectus Submission Due
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February 27
Career Trek
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March 17
Finalists Announced
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April 25
Finals Event
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Our 2024 Sponsors
Lead Sponsor
Partnering Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Collaborating Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsors & Content Partners
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