Technology for Evolving Challenges in Humanitarian Contexts (TECH) 4 Resilience Challenge

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) is launching the Technology for Evolving Challenges in Humanitarian Contexts (TECH) 4 Resilience Challenge. This initiative seeks AI-driven technological solutions to mitigate the effects of extreme climate events and improve Anticipatory Action (AA) frameworks in emergency contexts within low- and middle-income countries.

• The TECH 4 Resilience Challenge targets AI innovations that can optimize humanitarian preparedness and response, specifically focusing on mitigating extreme climate events and strengthening Anticipatory Action (AA) frameworks in emergencies.
• Winning applicants will receive funding of up to US$50,000 for a 12-month implementation and scaling period from January to December 2026, though the first-year funding is likely to range between US$10,000 and US$30,000.
• The challenge prioritizes locally led innovations that specifically benefit women and youth, requiring that these groups make up more than 50% of the beneficiaries.
• Eligible applicants include non-profit and for-profit registered organizations, local entrepreneurs, and innovators operating in ODA-eligible low- and middle-income countries, excluding Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea region of Ukraine.
• The selection process involves a 100-point scoring system based on six criteria: Innovativeness (15), Potential for impact (15), Equity (15), Scalability (15), Profitability and Sustainability (15), and Team Composition/Organisation (15), plus a Risk assessment (10).
• Winners will undergo a comprehensive support program including a virtual Leadership Academy in October 2025, tailored mentoring, communications support, and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) assistance.
• The GRP is seeking specific AI applications such as hyperlocal early warning systems for flash floods or heatwaves, AI models for anticipatory cash triggers, predictive health models for disease outbreaks, heat risk mapping for urban poor, and machine learning for index insurance optimization.

APA

Global Resilience Partnership (n.d.). Technology for Evolving Challenges in Humanitarian Contexts (TECH) 4 Resilience Challenge. https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tech-2025-guidelines-for-applicants.pdf

Chicago

Global Resilience Partnership. Technology for Evolving Challenges in Humanitarian Contexts (TECH) 4 Resilience Challenge. n.d. https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tech-2025-guidelines-for-applicants.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{globalresiliencepartnershipndtechnology, author = {{Global Resilience Partnership}}, title = {{Technology for Evolving Challenges in Humanitarian Contexts (TECH) 4 Resilience Challenge}}, institution = {Global Resilience Partnership}, url = {https://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tech-2025-guidelines-for-applicants.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }