Upcoming Innovation Challenges & Calls

Challenges & Calls

The calls and challenges listed are hosted by UN Entities and external partners. To share your innovation call or challenge with the Network, please head to our contact page.

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May 25, 2025
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AI

Open Call for AI Art - Inspiring Africa’s Future Industrial Growth with AI

This open call invites submissions of inspiring and futuristic AI-generated artwork that visually translates your localized vision of the future of industrial growth with AI, highlighting innovative partnerships and the private sector as an engine of growth.

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May 26, 2025
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Youth4Climate’s Call for Solutions 2025

Youth4Climate has now launched its 3rd annual Call for Solutions, inviting youth and youth-led organizations that are working on innovative climate projects to apply.

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May 27, 2025
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Call For Applications: Join the UN Global Pulse Accelerator Programme

UN Global Pulse is excited to launch the Call for Applications for its Accelerator Programme! The Accelerator is open for teams across the UN family who are working on innovative solutions and aiming to maximize their impact. The programme seeks UN-led solutions that have been piloted at least once and can provide evidence of positive outcomes.

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Join the UN Innovation Network

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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Join the UN Innovation Network

Thanks for your interest in joining the UN Innovation Network (UNIN). UNIN is a network for UN employees interest in innovation; we welcome non-UN colleagues in an observer role.

To get to know our members, their skills and expertise better, we would like to ask you a few questions about your work and interests. Please complete this form to reflect your own experiences and interests, not those of your team or organisation.