

Outcomes and impact of international virtual student
business challenges in sustainable entrepreneurship
How can education go beyond the classroom to create real-world impact? The Challenge4Impact project explores exactly that – bringing students, businesses and sustainability together through Student Business Sustainability Challenges (SBSC).
This report shows how multidisciplinary student teams tackle real-world sustainability challenges provided by business partners and develop innovative solutions that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. But SBSC are more than just a learning experience – it’s a catalyst for real change. By integrating education, entrepreneurship and sustainability, these challenges enhance hands-on learning, business transformation and long-term impact.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- How challenge-based learning enhances entrepreneurial and sustainability skills
- The key success factors and challenges of SBSC implementation
- Insights from a three-year evaluation, including a long-term study from Linköping University
- Practical recommendations for educators, businesses and policymakers
For anyone passionate about innovation-driven education, this report provides a blueprint for connecti learning and impact. Step into the future of sustainable entrepreneurship – where students don’t just learn about change, they create it.
Download the research report here.

This website was carried out as part of the Challenge4Impact project. Challenge4Impact (Project Reference: 2021-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000032242) is funded by the Erasmus+/Cooperation Partnership Programme of the European Union.
The information and views set out in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the European Union. Neither the European Union institutions and bodies nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein.