Welcome to the UN Innovation Network
The UN Innovation Network (UNIN) is an informal, collaborative community of UN innovators from across the UN. In addition to promoting innovation overall, UNIN also hosts UN Groups on specific topics. UNIN is open to innovators from all UN Entities as well as external partners.
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Transforming support engagement: Scaleable CRM and predictive insights for greater impact

Innovating Environmental Policy Monitoring leveraging Computer Vision (AI) in Guatemala
Protecting environmental resources by detecting illegal dumpsites using artificial intelligence and satellite imagery
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Transforming support engagement: Scaleable CRM and predictive insights for greater impact

Data Governance Toolkit: Navigating Data in the Digital Age
The Data Governance Toolkit: Navigating Data in the Digital Age, provides practical guidance for policymakers navigating data regulation, cross-border flows, and responsible data use in the era of AI and emerging technologies.

Global Deep Tech Ecosystems: Catalyzing Innovation for Sustainable Development

The 5D Innovation Framework- Driving innovations from idea to scale across five dimensions

"Without innovation, there is no way we can overcome the challenges of our time." António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations

UN Groups
UNIN's UN Groups dive deeper into selected innovation areas to allow for deeper exchange in more specialised fields.
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About the UN Innovation Network
The UN Innovation Network (UNIN) is an informal, collaborative community of UN innovators interested in sharing their expertise and experience with others to promote and advance innovation within the UN System.
The Network hosts regular knowledge sharing sessions, helps Entities share tools, resources and best practices for innovating in the UN and offers advice on how to build structures to promote innovation, activate innovation partnerships and create a culture of innovation in their organisations.
UNIN is open to innovators from all UN Entities and to date, colleagues from over 70 entities in over 180 countries have joined the Network.
The UN Innovation Network is jointly chaired and funded by UNDP, UNICEF and WFP.

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We encourage everyone interested in innovation - from all across the UN and beyond - to join the UN Innovation Network to collaborate, share experiences and innovate for the Sustainable Development Goals.
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