Institution to Design and Implement a Two-Cycle Innovation Hackathon Programme
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UNCDF - Request for proposal
This is a services contract in the Youth, education and training, architecture and engineering, trade and industry and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Entrepreneurship. Located in Ghana, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 31, 2026.
Published through UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for services in the Youth sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Agency: UNCDF | Reference: UNCDF-00669 | Type: Request for proposal
The objective of this assignment is to select a qualified tertiary education institution to:• design and implement two innovation hackathons (2026 and 2027),• strengthen students’ digital, green, and problem-solving skills,• facilitate linkages with private sector actors,• and establish a replicable and scalable hackathon model aligned with national employability and entrepreneurship objectives.Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system.
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This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About UNCDF
UNCDF has issued 58 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Finance & Banking, and General Supplies & Services. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Rwanda, and Vanuatu. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.
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How can I submit a bid?
Visit UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 31, 2026. You have 16 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNCDF in Ghana. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Youth & Employment sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Ghana. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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