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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February 25, 2026
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UNHCR

UNHCR x Fuzé Challenge Kampala 2026 By UNHCR & Digital Africa

Applications are now open for the Refugee Fuzé Challenge – Kampala 2026! A tech startup challenge supporting refugee-led enterprises and solutions, from Uganda and neighboring countries.

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February 28, 2026
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FAO

FAO Innovation Award

The FAO Award for Innovation recognizes ground-breaking innovations in areas under FAO’s mandate to Members or non-state partners, including institutions, individuals, international/regional organizations, academic or research entities, civil society groups, private sector entities and FAO employees.

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March 6, 2026
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UNDP

2026 Climate Catalysts Programme

The Climate Catalysts Programme is open to applications from young people across the Asia-Pacific region.

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March 30, 2026
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IFAD

Moonshots for Development Challenge

Applications are now open for IFAD’s Moonshots for Development USD 2 million Open Innovation Challenge.

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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.