UpLink WEF Innovation Challenges

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Enriched multilateral · Found: 2026-03-14 20:41

WEF innovation challenges. $50K-250K prizes. Past plastic/ocean challenges. No confirmed 2026 plastic challenge. 68000+ community members.

Source: https://uplink.weforum.org/uplink/s/

Funding Details

Funder: UpLink (World Economic Forum)
Funding Goal: Innovation challenges for environmental and social impact
Funding Amount: $50,000-$250,000 per winner
Deadline: No confirmed 2026 plastic/ocean challenge — must monitor (Unknown)
How to Apply: Monitor uplink.weforum.org for relevant challenge openings. Contact uplink@weforum.org.
Target Region: Global
Contact: uplink@weforum.org
Last Checked: 2026-03-14 20:44

Application Checklist

Constraints

No confirmed 2026 plastic challenge — must monitor
Designed for early-stage innovations — established operations less likely to win
High competition (68,000+ community members)

Summary

UpLink has hosted plastic and ocean innovation challenges in the past. No specific 2026 plastic or circular economy challenge was identified in this scan. The platform should be monitored. Prizes range $50K-$250K. The WEF network connection (investor access, media) may be as valuable as the prize itself.

Historical Context

UpLink has hosted Global Plastic Innovation Network challenge and Coastal Resilience Challenge. 68,000+ community members.

Why it was added

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