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flag UNDP seeks low-cost underwater explosive detection tools under $5,000 via open challenge, with $20,000 prize, closing March 9, 2026.

flag The UNDP has launched an open innovation challenge on Freelancer to create low-cost tools—under $5,000—for detecting underwater explosives up to 30 meters deep and 5 meters away, enabling non-specialists to mark sites via GPS or mobile devices. flag Winning solutions will receive $20,000. flag Millions of tonnes of unexploded ordnance remain in global waters, threatening fishing, infrastructure, and public health, while current detection methods often require expensive military-grade equipment. flag The initiative, supported by SeaFreight Labs, taps Freelancer’s 85 million global experts to develop accessible, scalable solutions. flag Submissions close March 9, 2026.

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