UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge 5th Call: Marine Pollution, Ecosystem Restoration, and Blue Economy

Up to USD 100,000 for each of up to 10 winning innovations, delivered as a deliverable-based UNDP contract with up to 17 months of implementation and incubation support, for solutions that reduce marine plastic and other pollution, restore coral reefs, mangroves, and other coastal ecosystems, or build a sustainable blue economy. Open to legally registered private sector organisations worldwide, including start-ups, SMEs, and social enterprises, as long as the innovation is implemented in at least one of the five target countries; women- and youth-led teams get preference, and applications close 15 November 2026 at 23:59 New York time.