- The Intercultural Innovation Hub (IIH) of UNAOC and the BMW Group, with the support of Accenture, connects people and cultures, empowers non-profit organizations and elevates intercultural innovation.
- Innovative projects advancing intercultural dialogue, integration and social inclusion will be selected to scale up their impact and achieve sustainable growth.
- Participants of the Hub will benefit from a financial grant of up to USD 20,000 in addition to a comprehensive capacity-building programme, international workshops, customized support and mentorship, as well as membership to an exclusive global platform.
- Deadline to Apply: 15 April 2026 at www.interculturalinnovation.org.
Munich and New York, 5 March 2026 – The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group, with the support of Accenture, are pleased to announce the 2026 cycle of the Intercultural Innovation Hub (IIH).
As a catalyst for growth and greater impact, the Intercultural Innovation Hub continues to connect people and cultures, empower non-profit organizations, as well as elevate and scale up their approaches to tackling complex intercultural challenges through the development and implementation of impactful social innovations.
To this end, we invite non-profit organizations that are dedicated to fostering intercultural dialogue, promoting mutual understanding, and championing social inclusion to apply. Selected organizations will benefit from a robust support programme designed to expand the impact of their projects.
The Intercultural Innovation Hub will select up to 10 projects focused on addressing xenophobia and hate speech; preventing violent extremism; promoting gender equality; using sport, art and culture as tools to drive social change and foster social inclusion; building inclusive and cohesive societies and using AI and new technologies at the service of humanity.
Selected recipients will receive:
Financial support for sustainable growth: Up to USD 20,000 will be provided to each finalist to scale up their actions, accelerate the impact of their work, and enhance the sustainability of their project.
Year-long capacity-building programme: Selected recipients will benefit from a series of workshops and masterclasses, tailored support, and customized mentoring provided by UNAOC and the BMW Group, with the support of Accenture.
Access to a global network of changemakers: Recipients will have an opportunity to extend their spheres of influence, collaborate with other changemakers, and take part in regional and international events by becoming part of a global network of practitioners who are actively working to address cross-cultural tensions.
To apply, please read the eligibility criteria and complete your application no later than 5 p.m. EDT (New York time) on 15 April 2026 at www.interculturalinnovation.org/application-process.
Contact:
Milena Pighi, BMW Group Corporate Communications
Contact +49-89-382-66563
Milena.PA.Pighi@bmw.de
Dana Podmolikova, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
Contact: +1 (212) 963-7149
danap@unops.org
Eva Buch-Erkens, Accenture
Contact +49-173 4075771
e.buch-erkens@extern.accenture.com