Organisation Name:
IEEE Humanitarian Technologies, in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Application Deadline:
1 December 2025
About Organisation
IEEE Humanitarian Technologies, in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), works to harness advanced technologies for global good. These organizations collectively aim to use innovation, research, and inclusive digital solutions to address humanity’s most pressing challenges. IEEE promotes the ethical application of technology and fosters collaboration among engineers, scientists, and development practitioners to create scalable solutions for humanitarian and environmental impact. ITU, as a UN agency, focuses on connecting people through information and communication technologies, while WMO strengthens global climate and weather monitoring systems. Together, these institutions support projects that promote sustainability, resilience, and equitable access to digital tools. Their joint initiative—the Generative AI for Good Challenge—focuses on applying AI to local problems, ensuring marginalized communities benefit from innovation. Through mentorship, funding, and collaborative learning, they empower innovators to design and deploy solutions that enhance preparedness, resilience, and inclusive growth in climate-affected regions.
About the Grant
The Extreme Weather Advisor Challenge under the Generative AI for Good program seeks to empower rural communities in Bangladesh by building an AI-powered early warning system to strengthen climate resilience. The initiative aims to deliver localized weather alerts, drought and heatwave preparedness guidance, and safety recommendations through inclusive, multilingual, and voice-enabled platforms accessible via SMS, WhatsApp, or social media. The challenge emphasizes serving low-literacy users, rural farmers, and women, ensuring equitable access to timely and accurate weather information. Participants will go through six structured phases—from concept design to final deployment—and receive technical mentorship from global experts. The goal is to create personalized, evidence-based climate intelligence systems that connect local users with national meteorological services and global data sources. Teams will also contribute to the UN’s “Early Warnings for All” program, showcasing scalable digital solutions for climate action. Winners will receive up to USD 25,000 in funding, mentorship, and implementation support from IEEE HT, ITU, and partner organizations.
Who can Apply?
The challenge invites innovators, researchers, developers, social enterprises, and NGOs working at the intersection of AI, climate resilience, and community development. Ideal applicants are individuals or teams capable of designing AI-driven tools or digital solutions that address weather-related vulnerabilities in rural Bangladesh. Applicants should have expertise in AI technology, data science, climate services, agriculture, or humanitarian innovation, and a strong commitment to inclusive, gender-responsive, and community-centered design. Proposals must demonstrate how the AI system can improve preparedness for droughts, heatwaves, and extreme rainfall, while ensuring accessibility for marginalized users through voice, local languages, and low-bandwidth communication methods. Collaboration with local partners, national weather services, or rural organizations is encouraged to enhance scalability and impact. Applicants should also show readiness to participate in a multi-phase mentorship and prototype development program, focusing on real-world deployment and user adoption. Prior experience in developing or deploying digital public goods or humanitarian technologies will be an added advantage.
How to Apply?
Applicants must submit their project concept through the official Generative AI for Good Challenge portal, outlining the idea, target users, and implementation approach. Selected teams will progress through six mentorship phases, receiving expert guidance and evaluation. Finalists will be chosen based on innovation, scalability, and community impact.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Extreme Weather Advisor Challenge – Bangladesh is 1 December 2025. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
