Innovation Challenge: Biodiversity in Finance
About This Opportunity
UNDP - Request for proposal
This is a services contract in the general supplies and humanitarian aid sectors. Located in Costa Rica, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 17, 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 general supplies 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
Auto-translated from SpanishAgency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-CRI-00195-2 | Type: Request for proposal
Amendment - InvitationBoot Camp innovation challengeObjective: To catalyze the inclusion of Nature in the financial disclosures of companies and financial institutions in economic science curricula through an intensive immersion and co-creation space.The event seeks for universities interested in the competition to consolidate their proposals for incorporating the fundamentals of the TNFD framework and thus boost the new talent demands of the corporate sector, and provide agile innovation methodologies that allow them to structure and present high-impact academic proposals.Registration: https://forms.gle/ByTu67PgQBZRZGh87Location: DSabana Hotel (Former Park Inn)Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Participation in the event is free, therefore, organizations that participate will not be excluded from the call.
The event will provide participants with a summary of the information freely available on tnfd.global, as well as industry insights on what is expected of sustainability professionals who will face these challenges in their future work.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The UNDP Procurement Unit in Costa Rica aims to respond to development challenges through the Innovation Challenge: Biodiversity in FinanceChallenge Objective: To promote Higher Education Institutions in Costa Rica to develop innovative and sustainable educational solutions that integrate the TNFD framework into their academic programs, including training options for professionals, in order to train leaders capable of generating positive financial results for nature.Eligible Proponents: Higher Education InstitutionsEstimated Contract Start Date: July 2026Estimated Contract Duration: 6 months (January 2027)Estimated Prize: ranges between 25,000 and 30,000 US dollars.Interested proponents must submit their proposal directly in the system as indicated in the application document, following the instructions in the available user guide.
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Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Spanish. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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UNDP has issued 5,156 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 495 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. Tenders span 10 countries including Denmark, El Salvador, and Senegal. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: July 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Costa Rica. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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 August 17, 2026. You have 17 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNDP in Costa Rica. 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 General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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