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Grant info session — Humanitarian Innovation Programme
- This ended online webinar was scheduled for June 15, 2026, 12:00–13:00 CEST, with Oslo shown as the location. Innovation Norway and Norad organised it; Emilie Skogvang (emilie.skogvang@innovasjonnorge.no) is the listed contact.
- The session covered the Humanitarian Innovation Programme’s 2026 call for proposals. HIP supports innovation partnerships between humanitarian organisations and private-sector firms, both for early-stage development and scaling proven solutions. The two grant tracks described are Innovation Lab grants for innovation-friendly procurement, co-development, and pilots, and Scaling grants for solutions already developed with private-sector partners.
- The programme emphasises inclusive innovation: people affected by crises should take part throughout development and scaling, and collaboration with national NGOs is encouraged. Eligible direct applicants are humanitarian UN agencies, INGOs with a Norwegian presence, IFRC, and ICRC. Other organisations interested in partnering, including joint proposals, may attend. The webinar was to cover eligibility/criteria, application steps, timelines, and deadlines.
- The event’s standard terms require ESG-aligned responsible business, compliance with the UN Guiding Principles and OECD Guidelines, and due diligence on potential adverse impacts.