Oxford Saïd Global Climate Tech Challenge

1. Focus Areas

Theme: Big challenges, bold ideas 

Participants must address one of 5 climate themes: 

• Air pollution: Air pollution from industry and transport harms health and ecosystems worldwide.
• Extreme weather events: Storms, floods, droughts, forest fires and heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe. 
• Food security: Climate change threatens global food supplies and nutrition. 
• Biodiversity: Species extinction and habitat loss are accelerating. 
• Water scarcity: Climate change affects water availability, leading to droughts in some areas and floods in others. Having too little water can contribute to significant health issues, while floods can cause other health hazards. 

All proposals must use technology as the foundation of the solution. 

2. Entry Requirements

Students will participate in a team of 3-5 students. 

Entries must include:

• 10-page PowerPoint (PDF format)
• 3-minute video
• Signed parental consent forms

3.  Prizes

The winning student team will receive a full scholarship to the Future Climate Innovators summer school in Oxford in 2027.  

All finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Oxford to present at the finals in August 2026. 

All students with approved submissions will receive a certificate of participation from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.