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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June 8, 2026
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UNDP

The Cyber4Africa Programme

Applications are now open for the Cyber4Africa Programme, a joint initiative of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development, CYBER 4.0 - Cybersecurity Competence Center, and Cisco Kenya.

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July 2, 2026
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UNHCR

UNHCR Innovation Accelerator

UNHCR is launching the UNHCR Accelerator, a bold new initiative designed to help tested innovations move from promising pilots to sustainable scale and long-term impact.

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July 5, 2026
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UN

UN-ETH Incubator

The UN-ETH Incubator facilitates the formation of new project-based collaborations between UN teams and ETH Zurich research groups that address global challenges and create positive societal impact. The Call for Proposals for the UN-ETH Incubator 2026 opens 7 May and ends 5 July.

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August 17, 2026
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The Humanitarian Innovation Programme

The Humanitarian Innovation Programme

The Humanitarian Innovation Programme call for proposals 2026 is now open

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December 31, 2026
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WFP

WFP Innovation Challenge

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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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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.