DPI4PP Innovation Challenge 2025 Now Open for Applications

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with Co-Develop, the Gates Foundation, the Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI), and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and in partnership with the COP30 Presidency, is pleased to announce the launch of the DPI for People and Planet (DPI4PP) Innovation Challenge 2025.

This global initiative invites innovators from around the world to propose scalable and impactful solutions that leverage Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to address pressing environmental and societal challenges. The challenge is particularly focused on solutions that benefit developing countries and climate-vulnerable communities, in the lead-up to COP30.

About the Challenge

The DPI4PP Innovation Challenge 2025 is the world’s first innovation challenge centered on the intersection of people, planet, and DPI. It is not a one-off competition, but part of a broader journey to launch high-impact, deployable solutions. Participants will benefit from mentorship, funding, and global exposure, including the opportunity to present their solutions at COP30 in Brazil.

Innovators are encouraged to submit new ideas or enhance existing solutions using DPI elements such as digital identity, interoperable payments, and data exchange platforms. Eligible applicants include research institutions, startups, social enterprises, established companies, and non-profit organizations.

Key Date

Registration Deadline: June 27, 2025

Application Deadline: July 11, 2025

Following the application phase, selected participants will proceed through mentorship and prototyping rounds, culminating in a final pitch at COP30. For a full overview of the challenge process and eligibility, please visit the official website.

https://dpi4pp.org/

For media inquiries, please contact: info@dpi4pp.org

About the Hosts

JICA: Japan’s governmental agency that delivers Official Development Assistance (ODA) to support sustainable development in the Global South. Learn more: jica.go.jp/english

Co-Develop: A non-profit organization advancing open and inclusive digital public infrastructure to improve development outcomes globally. Learn more: co-develop.org

Gates Foundation: Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. Learn more: gatesfoundation.org

Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI): A global team of DPI builders helping countries design and implement population-scale digital public infrastructure. “Learn more: cdpi.org

BCG: A leading global management consulting firm that partners with leaders in business and society to drive innovation and high impact change. Learn more: bcg.com

COP30 Presidency – Government of Brazil: The host leadership for COP30 advancing global climate action and innovation. The COP30 Presidency is in partnership with this challenge, recognizing its alignment with the objectives
of COP30. Learn more: cop30.br/en