UPES report · Our contribution to the UN SDG 9 targets
Goal 9 has eight targets agreed by the United Nations for 2030. UPES contributes to seven of them through its research, industry partnerships, start-up support and campus infrastructure.
UPES activity reaches seven of the eight Goal 9 targets, with its deepest impact on research capability, clean technology, support for small enterprises and domestic innovation.
Targets where UPES runs sustained programmes with measurable results.
UN target 9.5Enhance scientific research and upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors.
UN target 9.4Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with clean and environmentally sound technologies.
UN target 9.3Increase the access of small-scale enterprises to financial services and their integration into value chains.
UN target 9.bSupport domestic technology development, research and innovation.
Targets supported through specific facilities, partnerships and programmes.
UN target 9.1Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
UN target 9.2Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation.
UN target 9.cSignificantly increase access to information and communications technology.
UN target wording is summarised. The full official text is on the United Nations SDG 9 page.Source: United Nations SDG 9 page
These documents support the evidence in this report.