Go! London Open Innovation Challenges (2026)

We believe that when young people and communities co-design solutions and share resources, physical activity and sport become powerful tools for equity, belonging, and long-term resilience. We also know that lasting change happens when communities and partners work together.

To make physical activity and sport available to all young people and children in London, it is essential to engage the organisations and stakeholders who hold influence, resources and decision-making power. Without their active involvement, the systemic barriers that restrict access will remain in place.

Themes:

• Sport for Climate Action: Projects that use sport to drive climate awareness, resilience, and sustainable participation.
• Reimagining Spaces for Sport and Play: Projects that adapt or re‑imagine spaces to make them safe, inclusive, and welcoming for young people.

Stages:

• Peer review of proposals (collaborative feedback).
• Up to 10 finalists per challenge receive £10,000 grants + capacity‑building.
• 3–6 winners per challenge receive up to £100,000 grants to deliver their projects.
• Support: Mentorship, networking, and visibility through Go! London and GLA.

• Applicants must be over 18
• Lead applicant must be a registered legal entity (non‑profit, school, university, local authority)
• For‑profit organizations can join as partners but not lead
• Projects must be delivered in London and benefit children and young people
• Initiatives at all stages welcome (prototype, pilot, or scaled solutions)
• Must commit to peer review and capacity‑building sessions (March–April 2026)
• Winners must sign funding agreement with GLA and provide quarterly reporting