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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.
Open Up 2018
Testing the robustness and growth potential of the open banking solutions created in stage 1 of the Open Up Challenge.
Open Up 2020
Unlocking the power of open banking for UK consumers.
Smart Mobility Challenge
Looking for solutions that help organisations make freight journeys smarter and greener.
Affordable Workspace Challenge
Looking for solutions that will help local businesses to access and occupy affordable new space
Air Quality Challenge
Looking for solution that utilise data to help reduce vulnerable residents’ exposure to air pollution.
Bereavement Services Challenge
Looking for solutions to improve bereavement support services for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Covid-Safe Travel Challenge
Looking for solutions that leverage health and travel data to help increase confidence and enable a safe re-opening of London’s economy.
Gig Economy Challenge
Create a digital service for gig economy workers that analyses data to provide insights that help them understand their take-home pay and if they are paid the London Living Wage.
Local Food Challenge
Looking for innovators to develop solutions that help tackle food insecurity across London’s local communities.
Public Markets Challenge
Looking for solutions that will help unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of London’s market traders and increase the resilience and diversity of London’s markets.
Renewable Energy Challenge
Looking for solutions that will use the water area for renewable energy production.
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.
Challenge prizes
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