[Partner Challenge] Youth AI4SDGs Impact Challenge

We are looking for youth-led AI innovations across Asia and the Pacific for digital public services, climate adaptation and environmental resilience, disaster risk reduction, and disability inclusion.

Challenge Overview

The Youth AI4SDGs Impact Challenge is a regional initiative jointly delivered by UNDP and Tencent Charity Foundation. We are looking for youth-led for-profit/non-profit organizations developing AI solutions in the follwoing thematics areas:
  1. Digital Public Services
  2. Climate Adaptation and Environmental Resilience
  3. Disaster Risk Reduction and Peacebuilding
  4. Disability Inclusion
Programme Journey
A regional cohort of youth-led organizations will be selected to join the Youth AI4SDGs Impact Challenge. Selected organizations will participate in a regional learning programme featuring capacity-building, mentorship, and ecosystem connections starting March 2027. Following the programme, participating organizations will have the opportunity to apply for follow-on grant support ranging from USD 5,000 to USD 10,000, and to apply for free credits to top AI tools. Selected grant recipients will also be invited to showcase their solutions at the UNDP Regional Youth Summit 2027.

Application Deadline: 23:59 (GMT+7, Bangkok Time) on 31 December 2026
 
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