Sustainability for future
Sustainability for Future is a European collaboration that brings together universities and higher education institutions to drive sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship.
By combining education, research, and entrepreneurial support, the project creates new opportunities for students, academics, and startups to contribute to solutions for today’s major societal challenges. It builds strong regional ecosystems and local Sustainability Hubs, offering a scalable model for how academia can become a driving force in Europe’s green and inclusive transition.
University West’s Role
University West is one of nine participating institutions. We coordinate specific parts of the project and lead Work Package 5: Evaluation & Impact, focusing on assessing the project’s outcomes. We also contribute expertise in:
- Sustainability management
- Inclusion
- Intellectual property rights
As a new partner in the EIT HEI network, we receive support from more experienced institutions to strengthen our capacity in entrepreneurship and innovation.
In Collaboration with Drivhuset
Drivhuset Gothenburg has been commissioned by University West to carry out selected activities within the project. Their role includes:
- Contributing to teaching-related efforts in Work Package 2: Teach & RISE
- Providing ongoing input and consultation throughout the project
Research Area
- Samhällsvetenskap
- Annan samhällsvetenskap
Research environment / Institution
- Arbetsintegrerat lärande
- Institutionen för ekonomi och IT
Project leader
Project Participants external
Ställfäreträdande projektledare, Ann Svensson
Administrativt stöd, Susanne Rath
Utbildare Mariah Ben Salem, Drivhuset Göteborg
Utbildare Anette Fogelqvist, Drivhuset Göteborg
Research funding
- EU, övrigt - (strukturfonder, socialfonder, Europeiskt territoriellt samarbete Interreg)
Project time
2025 - 2027