Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Empowering AI Innovations to Strengthen Humanitarian Preparedness
Applications are now open for the TECH 4 Resilience Challenge 2025, launched by the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) in collaboration with the Gates Foundation and Trafigura Foundation. This initiative seeks innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions to mitigate the effects of climate-related emergencies and enhance Anticipatory Action (AA) frameworks in humanitarian settings.
What’s Offered
- Funding of up to USD 50,000 per selected project to develop and scale solutions
- Tailored leadership development and mentorship
- Communications support and pitch preparation for potential funders
Important Dates
Opening Date: August 1, 2025
Webinar for Applicants: August 19, 2025
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Notification of Outcomes: By September 30, 2025
Leadership Academy (Virtual): October 2025
Winners Announced & Contracts Finalized: November–mid December (at COP30)
Implementation & Ongoing Support: 2026
Who Should Apply
Innovators and entrepreneurs leveraging AI to address climate-related emergencies or reinforce Anticipatory Action systems
Not-for-profit and for-profit organizations are both eligible
Projects must target emergencies in **low- and middle-income countries**, as defined by OECD-DAC, including but excluding: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea region
How to Apply
- Review the full application guide on the Global Resilience Partnership website.
- Complete your proposal and submit it by August 31, 2025, via the official application portal.
Note: This challenge is administered by GRP, in partnership with the Gates Foundation and Trafigura Foundation—not by our organization. We are sharing this opportunity to benefit our community.
