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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April 30, 2026
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UNDP

Youth4Climate - Call for Solutions

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May 8, 2026
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UNESCO

UNESCO ICT in Education Prize

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May 15, 2026
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UN ESCAP

Global Hackathon Using AI for Digital Trade Regulatory Analysis

This global challenge invites teams to design AI‑powered tools that can discover, extract, and map digital trade regulations.

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May 17, 2026
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UNICEF

Climate Tech For Children's Health

The UNICEF Venture Fund invests in open-source frontier technology solutions from emerging markets.

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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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