Call for DPI4People&Planet Innovation Challenge 2025
Application Deadline:
27 June 2025
About Organisation
The DPI4People&Planet Innovation Challenge 2025 is a pioneering global initiative backed by a powerful consortium including JICA, Co-Develop, the Gates Foundation, CDPI, and BCG. This initiative is launched in official partnership with the COP30 Presidency and represents the world’s first innovation platform at the intersection of digital public infrastructure (DPI), climate action, and equity. The mission is to empower bold thinkers and doers—especially from the Global South—to explore how DPI tools such as digital ID systems, open data platforms, and digital payments can solve real-world challenges faced by people and the planet. The challenge is not just a funding opportunity; it is a global movement aiming to scale up impactful, inclusive, and tech-enabled climate solutions. By facilitating collaboration between DPI builders, ecosystem partners, funders, and innovators, this initiative envisions a future where digital tools strengthen resilience, enable climate justice, and catalyze sustainable development across sectors and geographies. This challenge is an opportunity to drive real transformation using digital tools in areas such as energy transition, climate resilience, sustainable farming, and beyond.
About the Grant
The DPI4People&Planet Innovation Challenge 2025 is calling on innovators worldwide to design scalable, digital-first solutions addressing urgent global challenges. With a sharp focus on climate action and equitable development, the challenge is a first-of-its-kind opportunity that integrates digital public infrastructure with planet-positive innovation. This year’s themes include energy transition, disaster resilience, sustainable agriculture, nature-based solutions, and carbon markets. Winners of the challenge stand to receive up to $100,000 in grant funding to develop and pilot their solutions. In addition to financial support, successful applicants will gain exclusive opportunities to present their innovations at COP30 in Brazil, receive customized mentorship from world-class DPI and climate experts, and join a vibrant global network of practitioners and partners. Participants will also gain direct access to funders, policy influencers, and strategic ecosystem collaborators, ensuring continued visibility and long-term impact beyond the initial grant. The challenge encourages not only technical excellence but also community-driven, context-aware approaches that can be adapted globally.
Who can Apply?
This innovation challenge welcomes participation from a diverse set of organizations, especially those rooted in the Global South. Eligible applicants include startups, social enterprises, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and established companies. Whether early-stage or mature, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to developing digital public infrastructure-based solutions that respond to climate-related challenges in an inclusive and scalable manner. Ideal participants are those leveraging digital ID systems, payment mechanisms, or open data tools to drive innovation in sectors like agriculture, energy, disaster preparedness, or nature conservation. Multidisciplinary collaboration and community inclusion are strongly encouraged. Proposed solutions should be field-deployable and capable of scaling impact while aligning with equity goals and environmental sustainability. Applicants must be legally registered entities in their respective countries and must be capable of responsibly managing grant funds, executing pilot projects, and reporting on impact. Prior experience with DPI systems or climate innovation is a plus, though not mandatory, as mentorship and support will be provided throughout the program.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must submit their application through the official challenge portal by completing all required details, including solution concept, implementation plan, and organizational information. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for interviews or pitch sessions.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by June 27, 2025. Late entries will not be considered under any circumstances.
Last Date to Apply
June 27, 2025, marks the final day to submit proposals for the DPI4People&Planet Innovation Challenge.
Grant Amount
Selected applicants can receive up to $100,000 in funding to support the development, field testing, and scaling of their climate-DPI solution.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
