Explore our challenge prizes
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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
European Innovation Council Horizon Prize on Affordable High-Tech for Humanitarian Aid
The Horizon Prize for Affordable High-Tech for Humanitarian Aid rewarded the best, proven, cost-effective, technology-based solutions for humanitarian aid.
European Innovation Council Horizon Prize on Seamless Authentication for All
The Seamless Authentication for All Prize rewarded the best and most innovative user authentication solutions.
European Social Innovation Competition 2013
The first edition of the Competition ‘New forms of work’ sought innovative solutions for creating new opportunities for work, and for better work.
European Social Innovation Competition 2014
The European Social Innovation Competition 2014 ‘The Job Challenge’ sought innovative solutions for creating new types of work and address social needs.
Inclusive Economy Partnership Financial Inclusion Challenge
Enabling innovations to scale-up through partnerships to build financial inclusion.
Homegrown Innovation Challenge
A $33 million prize which aims to identify teams and support the development of tools and technologies that enable Canadian farmers and producers to sustainably and competitively grow berries out of season.
Inclusive Economy Partnership Mental Health Challenge
Enabling innovations to scale-up through partnerships to address mental health
Inclusive Economy Partnership Transition to Work Challenge
Enabling innovations to scale-up through partnerships to support young people’s transition to work
Bristol Climate Smart Cities Challenge
An innovation competition to accelerate the shift to climate neutral cities.
Bogotá Climate Smart Cities Challenge
An innovation competition to accelerate the shift to climate neutral cities.
Curitiba Climate Smart Cities Challenge
An innovation competition to accelerate the shift to climate neutral cities.
Makindye Ssabagabo Climate Smart Cities Challenge
An innovation competition to accelerate the shift to climate neutral cities.
Challenge prizes
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