Czech Challenge Fund 2026: Call for Innovative Solutions Supporting Sustainable Development Goals
22.09.2026 / 12:24 | Aktualizováno: 22.09.2026 / 12:28
The Czech-UNDP Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals Project (SDGs) has launched the new Czech Challenge Fund 2026. Through the Challenge Fund, applicants can receive up to USD 40,000 to test and implement innovative solutions, pilot projects, and knowledge-sharing initiatives in Georgia.
Applications are open to the private sector, universities and research institutions, non-profit organizations, and other entities.
Applications are open until Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
To apply, you will need to:
- Partner with a local organization in the country of implementation (if applying from outside the target country)
- Provide at least 20% co-financing, which can also be provided in-kind
- Register in the UNDP Quantum system and submit your application through the platform
Procurement notice and more details are available here.
Applicants are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming webinars - How to Submit a Challenge Fund Application:
Tuesday, September 29, 14:00 - 15:00 CET (in English) — Register here
Thursday, October 15, 14:00 - 15:00 CET (in English) — Register here
Since 2018, the Czech-UNDP Partnership for SDGs has supported 100+ Challenge Fund projects, helping bring Czech know-how and innovative solutions to partner countries, with the financial support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.