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.
Call for Innovative WASH Solutions
Are you an innovator working UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub is now seeking proven WASH innovations with the potential for impact at scale.
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The Equalizer Challenge: Scaling Women’s Health Innovations
Ready to scale your women's health innovation? The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with MIT Solve, IE University, and Women of Wearables, has launched The Equalizer Challenge: Scaling Women’s Health Innovations. The challenge will support women-led enterprises in moving their innovations beyond the pilot stage and achieving meaningful, scalable impact on women’s health. Apply by 4 May 2025.
Equity-Free Funding Opportunity for Fem Tech Solutions
Applications are open to start-ups in low- and middle-income economies developing Open Source technology that improves health outcomes, economic participation, or access to essential services for women and girls. Women-led startups and young founders (under the age of 35) are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
