Welcome to the UN Innovation Network

The UN Innovation Network (UNIN) is an informal, collaborative community of UN innovators from across the UN. In addition to promoting innovation overall, UNIN also hosts UN Groups on specific topics. UNIN is open to innovators from all UN Entities as well as external partners.

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July 1, 2026
UNIN

UN 2.0 Digital and Data Expo | 2.0 Award Winners Edition

This special edition of the UN 2.0 Digital and Data Solutions Expo introduces the winners and select honorable mentions of the first UN 2.0 Award.

June 22, 2026

The Depths Process

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June 10, 2026

UNICEF AI Strategy 2025-2030: AI for every child

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June 1, 2026

AI Avatars in Learning and Training: From Experimentation to Practice

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May 25, 2026

Innovation for Children: High Stakes. Real Impact. 2026

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July 1, 2026
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UN 2.0 Digital and Data Expo | 2.0 Award Winners Edition

This special edition of the UN 2.0 Digital and Data Solutions Expo introduces the winners and select honorable mentions of the first UN 2.0 Award.

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May 11, 2026
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Webinar

Blockchain Talks #8 | Money's New Rails | Stablecoins and the Last Mile of Financial Inclusion

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May 11, 2026
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UN 2.0 Digital and Data Expo #4 | One Hour. 8 UN Showcases

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April 27, 2026
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Blockchain Talks #7 | Environmental sustainability and blockchain: where does it actually help?

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April 21, 2026
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Webinar

UNU Rector AI Lecture Series II: The Role of Knowledge Institutions in Shaping the Future of AI Governance

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June 22, 2026
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The Depths Process

DEPTHS is a five-step applied behavioural science process that integrates behavioural design, human-centred design, and systems thinking to tackle real-world challenges.

June 22, 2026
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June 10, 2026
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UNICEF AI Strategy 2025-2030: AI for every child

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June 1, 2026
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AI Avatars in Learning and Training: From Experimentation to Practice

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May 25, 2026
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Innovation for Children: High Stakes. Real Impact. 2026

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May 12, 2026
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Publication

Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM)

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"Without innovation, there is no way we can overcome the challenges of our time." António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations

UN Groups

UNIN's UN Groups dive deeper into selected innovation areas to allow for deeper exchange in more specialised fields.

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About the UN Innovation Network

The UN Innovation Network (UNIN) is an informal, collaborative community of UN innovators interested in sharing their expertise and experience with others to promote and advance innovation within the UN System.

The Network hosts regular knowledge sharing sessions, helps Entities share tools, resources and best practices for innovating in the UN and offers advice on how to build structures to promote innovation, activate innovation partnerships and create a culture of innovation in their organisations.

UNIN is open to innovators from all UN Entities and to date, colleagues from over 70 entities in over 180 countries have joined the Network.

The UN Innovation Network is jointly chaired and funded by UNDP, UNICEF and WFP.

UNIN Organisational Members

UNIN Co-Chairs

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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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