The Digital Public Infrastructure for People and Planet Innovation Challenge 2025 (DPI4PP) has officially opened today for applications.
The challenge is hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Co-Develop, Gates Foundation, Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI), and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), in partnership with the COP30 Presidency.
This global initiative seeks to identify and assist innovative digital public infrastructure-based solutions across various sectors, ranging from energy transition and disaster resilience to sustainable agriculture and carbon markets.
For those unfamiliar, DPI refers to “foundational systems such as digital identity, interoperable payments, open data sharing and data exchange platforms, among others.”
“Through this Challenge, innovators worldwide can leverage DPI and infrastructure thinking to create inclusive, scalable, and impactful solutions that benefit communities globally, particularly low-income and climate-vulnerable populations,” organisers explained in a release to Hypertext.
“The challenge welcomes entries from a range of innovators, including research institutions, startups, social enterprises, established companies, and non-profit organizations from around the world. Participants are encouraged to propose new concepts or enhance existing solutions using digital public infrastructure,” it added.
Unpacking what is on the line for those innovators who are selected as finalists, organisers noted that each will receive:
- Up to $100 000 in grant funding,
- A chance to showcase at COP30 in Brazil,
- Tailored mentorship from DPI and climate experts,
- Global exposure and connections to investors and partners.
“It’s been incredibly encouraging to see strong support from African partners—innovation hubs, accelerators, and development organizations—who are rallying around this challenge. Their engagement reflects a shared belief that digital public infrastructure can unlock scalable, inclusive climate solutions that serve real needs on the ground,” enthused Takeshi Oikawa, MD and partner at BCG.
With applications now open, they close later this month on 27th June, so those interested should act quickly.
For more information on the Challenge, head here.
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