Grant info session - Humanitarian Innovation Programme
15 June 2026, 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01:00
Webinar
We invite interested organisations and partners to join this information session on the Humanitarian Innovation Programme (HIP) Call for Proposals 2026.
Programme elements
HIP supports innovation partnerships between humanitarian organisations and the private sector—both at early stages and in scaling proven solutions. Applicants may apply for funding to:
- carry out innovation-friendly or innovative procurement processes to co-develop and pilot solutions with private sector partners (Innovation Lab grant), or
- scale existing solutions that have been successfully developed in partnership with the private sector (Scaling grant).
A core principle of HIP is inclusive innovation. People affected by crises should be actively engaged throughout the entire innovation process—from early development to scale—and collaboration with national NGOs is strongly encouraged.
During the session, we will present the call, including key criteria, as well as the application process, timelines, and deadlines.
Eligible applicants are humanitarian UN agencies, INGOs with a presence in Norway, as well as the IFRC and ICRC. Stakeholders who are not eligible to apply directly—but are interested in partnering with applicants, for example through joint proposals—are also encouraged to attend.
The session will take place online on 15 June 2026, 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Important conditions
Companies must adhere to standards for responsible business conduct, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.
Participants are expected to operate in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. This entails conducting business responsibly, respecting human rights, ensuring decent working conditions, safeguarding environmental considerations, and actively preventing corruption.
Companies must carry out their own due diligence assessments (risk assessments) to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential adverse impacts.