Oxford Saïd Global Climate Tech Challenge 2026

The Oxford Saïd Global Climate Tech Challenge 2026 invites high school students and teachers worldwide to develop technology-driven ideas and lesson plans addressing climate challenges. Entrants respond to five key challenges and present their ideas at the University of Oxford. Finalists and winners receive prizes including scholarships and paid opportunities related to climate education and innovation.

All finalists receive a certificate of participation; top student prize includes a full scholarship to a 2027 summer school in Oxford (all expenses paid); winning teacher prize includes an all-expenses-paid Executive Education Programme at Oxford Saïd in 2027; finalists receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Oxford to present at the finals.

Open to high school students and teachers worldwide.

Submit a 10-page PowerPoint presentation (saved as PDF) and a video (up to 3 minutes), plus consent forms for each student; entries submitted via the provided apply link.