UpLink WEF Innovation Challenges
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
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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