UNIDO, UNCTAD, UNDCO, and ODET have just announced a transformative Global Call for Inclusive Digital Economy Solutions—the ultimate last-chance platform for innovators, startups, NGOs, and institutions designing digital technologies, business models, or policy frameworks that include women, youth, MSMEs, and marginalized communities. This is time-sensitive, free to apply, and aligns with the Global Digital Compact Objective 2 and SDGs aimed at reducing digital inequality.
You may be at pilot stage—or already scaling—but this is your opportunity to unlock global visibility, strategic match‑making, and official recognition at UNGA.80 in New York and UNIDO’s General Conference in Riyadh. Winners get featured on the UNIDO Solutions Platform, invited into the AIM Global Community, and gain access to technical support and funding pathways.
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This Flash initiative opens today only, invites submissions across five thematic tracks, and closes soon—act fast to secure your place in the spotlight. Projects demonstrating scalability, real-world impact, innovation acceleration, or policy-level transformation will be prioritized. This is the game‑changer moment you’ve been waiting for.
In a rapidly digitalizing world, access to technology remains profoundly unequal. The UNIDO‑UNCTAD Global Call offers a rare, time‑sensitive window to turn visionary digital inclusion solutions into globally recognized, high-impact initiatives—while getting mentorship, partnerships, and policy traction, all at no cost.
Whether your project builds digital literacy for women and youth, enables MSME growth, shapes inclusive policy, or strengthens resilient supply chains—this platform is your global launchpad. With the final hours approaching, gathering your proposal now and submitting before the 18 August deadline is essential.
Name of Organizer
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), jointly with UNCTAD, United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO)
Requirement/Eligibility
1. Eligible organizations include innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, NGOs, public institutions, UN-based entities, or private sector actors advancing digital inclusion technology and models.
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2. Solutions must focus on empowerment of women, youth, MSMEs, or marginalized communities, especially in low‑ and middle‑income or underserved regions.
3. Submissions must align with one or more of the five thematic tracks:
- Inclusive Digital Innovation Skills & Talent Development
- MSME Empowerment & Local Digital Innovation
- Enabling Policies & Regulatory Innovation
- Innovation Acceleration & Knowledge Sharing
- Stable & Resilient Digital Supply Chains
4. Both implemented pilots/MVPs and early-stage concepts are accepted—with clear impact frameworks.
5. Proposals must explicitly align with SDGs and the Global Digital Compact Objective 2, demonstrating inclusive, equitable access.
6. Solutions should demonstrate scalability, replicability, accessibility, and measurable real-world outcomes in targeted communities.
7. Applications must include a concise project proposal, detailing problem, solution, beneficiaries, impact metrics, timeframe, and budget.
8. All submission materials must be provided in English and follow the official template guidelines.
9. Applicants should be prepared to engage in matchmaking and partnerships via the UNIDO AIM Global Community Platform post-selection.
10. Evaluation will be conducted by an independent expert jury, representing UN system, academia, industry, and policy sectors.
Prize
Selected projects will receive an unbeatable package of global recognition and support:
- High-level visibility at UNGA.80 side events in New York and at the UNIDO General Conference in Riyadh, November 2025.
- Strategic matchmaking and inclusion in the Global Digital Compact implementation roadmap, with opportunities to connect to UN-led initiatives and funders via the UNIDO AIM Global Community Platform.
- Featured promotion on the official UNIDO Solutions Platform, amplifying project credibility and reach.
- Access to technical advisory, networking, and future funding opportunities through UN systems and partner networks.
This high-impact prize is not cash but influence, partnerships, and global platform—making it a transformational breakthrough for inclusive digital innovations.
Duration/Stipend
Not applicable—this call does not offer grants or stipends but instead offers non-monetary support: visibility, match‑making, technical access, and platform amplification. Selected solutions may receive follow-on funding separately from UN or partners. All benefits are delivered at zero cost to applicants—no application fee, no hidden charges.
Deadline
18 August 2025
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