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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August 4, 2026
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UNDP/ ITU

Digital@UNGA Awards

The Digital@UNGA Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding digital initiatives, policies, partnerships, and leaders that are advancing inclusive, responsible, and people‑centred technological development. The Awards aim to elevate impactful solutions, promote responsible innovation, strengthen multistakeholder cooperation, and elevate leadership in shaping an inclusive digital future.

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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.

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