CFPs: Innovation Challenge for Equitable Access to Justice and Social Services (Tunisia)

The Social Tech Challenge 2026 invites innovators, developers, startups, and civil society actors to design digital solutions to improve equitable access to justice and social services in Tunisia. The challenge is led by Tunisia’s Ministry of Social Affairs, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank. Applications are due by 08 October 2026. This challenge focuses on using digital innovation (“innovation numérique”) to improve access to social services in Tunisia. It invites participants to propose solutions aligned with four thematic challenges. The stated aim is to support innovation that strengthens inclusion and equitable access to social services through practical digital tools and services.

The call invites:

The documents list includes forms for different applicant types, such as:

Country eligibility: The opportunity is for Tunisia (eligible geography is not described beyond the stated Tunisia focus).

Eligibility exclusions: Not specified in the source

The challenge includes four thematic challenges, with the following expected contribution areas stated in the source: (“CDIS” is referenced in the source, but its meaning is not expanded there.) This challenge targets practical barriers in accessing social services—especially information access, application/file submission procedures, and service follow-up mechanisms. By focusing on disability access and children’s care follow-up, the program is designed to support solutions that can improve equity and inclusion through digital tools in Tunisia.

Deadline: 08 October 2026 (time zone not specified in the source).

Official notice reference:

How many teams will receive awards? The source states that five (5) teams will be selected as laureates. What is the prize amount per team? Each winning team will receive 15,000 TND. Which country is this challenge for? The challenge is focused on Tunisia. What is the application deadline? The deadline shown is 08-Oct-26 (08 October 2026). The source does not specify the deadline time or time zone. Who can apply? The call is open to innovators, developers, startups, and civil society actors. The document list suggests different forms for individuals/unstructured groups and for structured entities (startups, research labs, universities, or other structured entities). Where do I submit my application? The source provides an email contact: [contact details removed]. The submission method details beyond this (such as an online portal or required file formats) are not specified in the provided text. What themes should proposals address? Proposals should support one or more of the four thematic challenges, including: information access, digitalizing/simplifying application file submission, improving follow-up for children cared for by CDIS, and enhancing services access for people with disabilities. Before applying, read the official UNDP Procurement Notices listing for Reference 98924 and download/review the listed documents and guidance (such as the concept note and checklist). Then prepare your submission aligned to the four stated thematic priorities and submit it via the instructions provided, ensuring you meet the 08 October 2026 deadline.