Explore our challenge prizes
Want to help solve some of society’s biggest problems? You’re in the right place
This could be your opportunity to help solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
Challenge Works supports smart ideas and ingenious solutions, wherever they come from. We believe inventors can come from any background or sector, so we work to break down barriers, support long-term success and nurture innovation talent every step of the way.
We have worked with thousands of innovator teams and dozens of funders to find solutions to problems, draw attention to societal issues, and bring about real change.
Read on to find out more about our current and past portfolio of challenge prizes.
Explore our challenge prizes
Activating High Streets Challenge
Looking for solutions that use data to activate vacant properties on high streets and support London’s recovery from COVID-19.
Hands Off My Bike Challenge
The Hands Off My Bike Challenge called on people from all over the UK to come up with breakthrough ideas to make it more difficult to steal bikes.
Ageing Well Challenge
The Ageing Well Challenge looked for ideas to improve the lives of older people by reducing social isolation or increasing mobility. It was one of two Giving Challenges funded by the Home Office.
European Social Innovation Competition 2015
Supported individuals and organisations with game-changing ideas for social innovation projects.
European Social Innovation Competition 2016
Supporting creative approaches to realise the potential of refugees and migrants in the EU.
European Social Innovation Competition 2018
Seeking innovative projects to empower young people to participate in a changing economy.
European Social Innovation Competition 2017
Seeking innovations to equip all members of society with skills and opportunities for a changing economy.
Tech to Connect Challenge
Looking to find ways that tech can tackle social isolation and loneliness.
Affordable Credit Challenge
A challenge prize to find innovative technological solutions to increase access to affordable, responsible credit, bringing together community lenders and fintechs in partnership.
Challenge prizes
Discover how challenge prizes work, why they attract the right innovators and how they can help solve urgent problems where solutions are lacking.