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 20, 2025
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Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator

Do you have a solution that addresses pressing Emergency and Humanitarian challenges faced by vulnerable populations and humanitarian actors? If so, the Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator by WFP Innovation Accelerator and Luxembourg Aid (Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade) is looking for you!‍

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April 30, 2025
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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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May 8, 2025
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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. 

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May 26, 2025
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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.

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Join the UN Innovation Network

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.

To get to know our members, their skills and expertise better, we would like to ask you a few questions about your work and interests. Please complete this form to reflect your own experiences and interests, not those of your team or organisation.