15 October 2026
2–3 p.m.

The 2nd UNCTAD Supply Chain Innovation Challenge is a key part of the Global Supply Chain Forum 2026 (GSCF).

Under the theme "Frontier technology in countering supply chain disruptions," the challenge invited participants worldwide to propose innovative ways to use frontier technologies to strengthen global supply chain resilience.

UNCTAD received 623 proposals from around the world.

The proposals featured a wide range of ideas and frontier technologies to anticipate, respond to and recover from real-world supply chain disruptions. They could all help make supply chains more resilient, sustainable, inclusive, efficient and adaptable.

Following an extensive evaluation, finalists were selected for the challenge's final stage.

Meet the finalists

Finalists and Winners profiles will be added soon

The proposals were assessed according to the following criteria:

• Innovation
• Feasibility
• Scalability
• Sustainability
• Resilience

The winner will be announced at a virtual award ceremony on 15 October 2026, during which the finalists will present their solutions.

Prize

The winner of the 2nd UNCTAD Supply Chain Innovation Challenge will have the opportunity to join GSCF 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and present their solution to an international audience of policymakers, industry leaders and supply chain experts.

All finalists will receive a certificate of appreciation.