Oxford Saïd Global Climate Tech Challenge 2026 in United Kingdom | Fully Funded

The Oxford Saïd Global Climate Tech Challenge 2026 invites high school students and teachers globally to innovate technological solutions for critical climate change issues. Hosted by the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, this competition offers a unique platform to showcase creativity and problem-solving. Finalists receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Oxford to present their ideas, along with opportunities for advanced educational development at Oxford.

Quick Overview

• Host Country: United Kingdom

• Host Institution: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

• Eligible Participants: High School Students (15-18 years old) and Teachers worldwide

• Program Type: Global Climate Innovation Competition

• Funding: Fully Funded (all-expenses-paid trip to Oxford for finalists and winners)

• Application Fee: Free

• Finals: October 2026 in Oxford

• Deadline: August 17, 2026

Financial Benefits

Participants benefit from a fully funded experience and valuable prizes:

• No Application Fee: Entry is free for all participants.

• All-Expenses-Paid Trip: Finalists (student teams and teachers) receive full coverage for travel, accommodation, and expenses to attend the global finals in Oxford.

• Student Team Prize: A full scholarship to the Future Climate Innovators Summer School 2027 in Oxford, including all expenses and learning with Oxford academics.

• Teacher Prize: A fully funded spot in an Oxford Saïd Executive Education Programme in 2027, with all expenses covered.

• Global Recognition: Opportunity to present at the University of Oxford, gaining international exposure and networking with experts.

• Certificate: Participation certificates for approved submissions.

Eligibility Criteria

For Student Teams:

• Ages 15-18.

• Teams of 3-5 students (individual applications not accepted).

• Team members can be from diverse schools or countries.

• Must submit a climate-focused technology solution addressing one of the official challenge categories (e.g., Air Pollution, Food Security, Water Scarcity).

For Teachers:

• High school teachers globally.

• Individual applications only (team submissions not accepted).

• Must submit a series of climate-related lesson plans for school curriculum.

Required Documents

For Student Teams:

• Ten-page PowerPoint presentation (PDF format).

• Video presentation (up to three minutes).

• Completed consent form for each student, signed by a parent or guardian.

For Teachers:

• Series of climate-related lesson plans (PDF format).

How to Apply

To apply for the Oxford Saïd Global Climate Tech Challenge 2026:

• Visit the official competition website.

• Select one of the five climate challenge topics.

• Students: Form a team (3-5 members), develop your tech solution, prepare a 10-page PDF presentation and a 3-minute video. Obtain signed parent/guardian consent forms for all members.

• Teachers: Prepare a series of climate-related lesson plans.

• Complete the online application form on the website.

• Upload all required documents as specified.

• Review all guidelines and ensure completeness before final submission.