
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 2025, 545 students from 65 countries and 89 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 2026
December 1
Kick Off Webinar & Registration Opens
Registration Opens

January 25
Deadline to Register

February 22
Prospectus Submission Due

February 26
Career Trek

March 16
Finalists Announced

April 24
Finals Event in London, UK

Our 2025 Sponsors
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