UNCTAD Supply Chain Innovation Challenge 2026, Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)
Innovators worldwide are invited to submit technology-driven solutions addressing global supply chain disruptions for the 2026 challenge in Saudi Arabia. Selected participants or winning team representatives receive fully covered travel and accommodation.
Overview
The UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is hosting the 2nd Supply Chain Innovation Challenge 2026, which forms part of the 2nd UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The forum takes place from 29 November to 1 December 2026. The challenge seeks original, technology-driven proposals that help global supply chains become more sustainable, resilient, efficient, and inclusive.
Benefits
- Travel and accommodation expenses are covered for the selected participant or the winning team's representative.
- There is no application fee.
Eligibility
- Open to individuals (natural persons) from around the world.
- Applicants may apply individually or in teams of up to four people.
- Proposals must be written in English, consist of 1,500 to 3,000 words (including footnotes and a bibliography), and feature a clear problem statement, innovative solution, anticipated impact, and feasibility assessment.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can submit their proposals through the official application form linked below.
Deadline
The application deadline is 4 September 2026.