Society often isn’t as inclusive as it should be, and far too many people lack the opportunities they deserve.
For many, the wealth and capabilities of the modern age are out of reach – leaving many behind, including marginalised groups, economically disadvantaged people, older people.
Technology and innovation can do a lot to change people’s lives for the better. Enabling them to access the services, opportunities and networks they need, and building a more resilient society.
Sometimes all it takes to make a positive difference is a simple tool or service – addressing a specific problem in the here-and-now, making accessible things that previously weren’t. Access to these needs, such as good employment opportunities, financial resilience, and a community to socialise with, need to be shared as widely as possible.
And, innovation, especially when developed by people with experience of the communities it’s designed to serve, can help build more effective products and services – and forge a stronger, more connected, more resilient society in which everyone has a stake.
Talk to us about the societal challenges you want to see solved and discuss how together we can develop bold prizes that incentivise innovators to address the most urgent national and international problems.
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.
CareerTech Challenge
The CareerTech Challenge Prize was a programme to develop data-driven solutions which help people understand the labour market and plan their future careers.
Tech to Connect Challenge
Looking to find ways that tech can tackle social isolation and loneliness.
Like to work with us to make these challenge prizes a reality?
Want to drive impact through innovation, or are focused as an organisation on a society improving challenge in need of solutions?
We want to hear from you.
