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Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Noble Institute's programs are intentionally aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — a shared global agenda for people, planet and prosperity. Here are the goals our work most directly contributes to.

Explore the UN SDG framework
Stylized wheel representing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Goals We Address

Where Noble Institute is making a measurable contribution

Each of our programs is mapped to one or more Sustainable Development Goals so our partners, members and communities can see exactly how their participation creates global impact.

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Goal 4

Quality Education

We expand access to applied learning in STEAM, entrepreneurship and digital skills for youth across Canada — especially newcomers and underserved communities.

Youth STEAM-LED Program Innovation to Market
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Goal 5

Gender Equality

Our cohorts, mentorship circles and leadership tracks are intentionally designed to elevate young women founders, builders and decision-makers.

Youth-Led Business Growth Members & Mentors
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Goal 8

Decent Work and Economic Growth

We help Canadian SMEs scale productivity, create durable jobs, and equip young people with the skills and ventures that drive inclusive economic growth.

Youth-Led Business Growth AI & Productivity Solutions for SMEs
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Goal 9

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Innovation to Market and Global Innovation Bridge connect academia, industry and international partners to turn research and ideas into real, scalable solutions.

Innovation to Market Global Innovation Bridge
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Goal 10

Reduced Inequalities

We lower the barriers to entrepreneurship, mentorship and capital for youth, newcomers and small communities that have been historically left out of innovation pipelines.

Community Development Initiative Youth STEAM-LED Program
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Goal 11

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Through Community Productivity Summits and the Community Development Initiative we strengthen local economies, civic capacity and regional resilience.

Community Productivity Summits Community Development Initiative
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Goal 17

Partnerships for the Goals

Noble Institute is built on partnerships — with industry, academia, government, community organizations and a growing network of delivery partners that multiply our impact.

Global Innovation Bridge Delivery Partners Network
The Full Framework

All 17 Sustainable Development Goals

The complete set of 17 goals adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action. We continue to look for new ways to extend our impact across these areas through partnerships and emerging programs.

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No Poverty

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Zero Hunger

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Good Health and Well-being

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Quality Education

We Address
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Gender Equality

We Address
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Clean Water and Sanitation

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Affordable and Clean Energy

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

We Address
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

We Address
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Reduced Inequalities

We Address
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Sustainable Cities and Communities

We Address
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Responsible Consumption and Production

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Climate Action

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Life Below Water

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Life on Land

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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Partnerships for the Goals

We Address

Partner with us to advance the Global Goals in Canada

Whether you are a business, mentor, educator or community leader — there is a place for you in this work.