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.
ITU Gender Champions Programme
ITU is calling on young women aged 18-25 who are driving digital inclusion and innovation to apply to become ITU Gender Champions. Applications close 15 November 2026.
GenAI for Good Challenge: Cities Edition
IEEE Humanitarian Technologies and UNDP invite teams to build open-source generative AI with city governments in Europe and Central Asia, with up to $40,000 per track for winning teams.
AI Diffusion Pathways for Agriculture
A six-month programme of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development (MIMIT-UNDP) giving agritech ventures in seven countries free AI technology, coaching and pilot access to reach millions of farmers.
WFP Innovation Challenge
Youth AI4SDGs Impact Challenge
UNDP and the Tencent Charity Foundation invite young innovators in Southeast Asia to build responsible AI solutions for the SDGs, backed by training, mentorship and seed grants.
