Call for Code Global Challenge for AI tech solutions

📝 About the Call for Code Global Challenge

Built on the world’s largest developer mobilization for social good, the Call for Code AI initiative focuses on building trustworthy AI at a global scale. Founded in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights), this platform operates across 190+ countries, aligning with global policy frameworks that govern the adoption, deployment, and scaling of technology.

🎁 Benefits of Participating

Participants in the Call for Code Global Challenge can look forward to the following benefits:

• 3 Top Winners
  The three strongest projects across all four tracks will be selected based on overall merit. The top 5 teams (3 winners + 2 standout teams) will advance to the 6-month AI Hub Incubator with:

  • Dedicated mentors
  • Milestone-based progress
  • A pilot deployment pathway with NGO partners
    All finalist teams advancing to Panel Judging will receive public Finalist Recognition.

• 6-Month AI Hub Incubator Program
  A structured program with:

  • A dedicated curriculum
  • Milestone-based progress
  • Mentors recruited specifically for your project
    The program culminates in a pilot deployment pathway with NGO partners and a published case study of your solution.

• Official Certificate of Recognition
  A formal award credential signed by initiative leadership, suitable for:

  • Professional portfolios
  • Resumes
  • LinkedIn profiles
  • Academic applications

• Internationally Recognized Distinction
  Winners will be recognized as champions of a global human rights challenge aligned with the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

• Global Visibility
  Top solutions will be featured across partner and community platforms, reaching organizations, builders, and advocates in the human rights and AI ecosystem.

• Access to a Global Network
  Connection to a community of technologists, researchers, and organizations working at the intersection of AI and human rights.

• Finalist Recognition
  All finalist teams will receive public acknowledgment across initiative channels and be included in the post-event impact report.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• No restrictions on AI approach:
  Past hackathons have produced winning solutions using:

  • NLP
  • Computer vision
  • Agentic systems
  • Foundation models
  • RAG
  • Multimodal systems
  • Speech AI
  • Knowledge graphs
  • Reinforcement learning
    Participants are encouraged to build solutions based on the problem demands, even using techniques not anticipated by the organizers.

• Non-technical participants welcome:
  If you have no technical background and want to build entirely with vibe coding and prompting, you are absolutely welcome to participate.

📅 Application Date and Process

How to Participate

Follow these five steps from idea to impact:

1. Register
   Sign up on the hackathon platform. Every team member must register individually.

2. Learn
   Review the resources and guidelines. Join the Discord for questions and support.

3. Build
   Spend 4 weeks building your solution. Use any language, framework, or AI platform. There is no required tech stack.

4. Submit
   Submit your project before the deadline. Ensure your submission meets the requirements outlined in the guidelines.

5. Post-Hackathon
   Top teams will join the AI Hub Incubator, a 6-month mentorship program.

📌 Application Deadline

31 July, 2026

🌟 Additional Information

For more details, visit the official Call for Code Global Challenge website.

Good luck to all participants! 🚀

• 3 Top Winners with entry into a 6-month AI Hub Incubator Program.
• Official Certificate of Recognition.
• Internationally Recognized Distinction for winners.
• Global Visibility for top solutions.
• Access to a Global Network of technologists and organizations.
• Finalist Recognition across initiative channels.