- Location
- Onsite · Bangladesh (open worldwide)
- Who can apply
- Applicants worldwide
- Deadline
- 15 Nov 2026
About this opportunity
About the opportunity
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) offers the Ocean Innovation Challenge 2026 to support private sector innovations that reduce marine pollution and restore coastal ecosystems. This challenge aims to promote sustainable blue economy development. It is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
What you get
- Up to US$100,000 in financial support
- 17 months of implementation and incubation
- Technical mentoring from experts
- Project management and reporting support
- Communications and outreach assistance
- Fundraising and investment-readiness mentoring
Who can apply
- Legally registered private sector organizations
- Start-ups, SMEs, private companies, and social enterprises
- Organizations from any country, but implementation must be in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, or Viet Nam
- Women-led/owned and youth-led/owned innovations are preferred
What you need to apply
- Complete the online proposal submission form
- Provide a detailed project proposal
- Submit a budget and work plan
- Complete organizational capacity and risk assessment forms
- Apply by 15 November 2026, 23:59 New York Time
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Posted 21 Oct 2026 · Ref brunrnmq