Deadline: November 30, 2025
The Phoenix Open Call 2025 invites innovative ideas and practical solutions aimed at sustaining HIV services in resource-constrained settings. This global competition seeks individuals, organizations, and institutions committed to advancing sustainable HIV programs through creativity, equity, and community engagement.
Organized under the INSPIRE initiative, this open call provides a unique platform for professionals, researchers, and organizations to share effective, scalable strategies that address the ongoing challenges in maintaining HIV services amid limited resources.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submissions to the Phoenix Open Call 2025 is November 30, 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to begin early to ensure their proposals meet all required criteria and submission standards.
Prizes and Benefits
Selected participants stand the chance to win up to USD $10,000 for the top-ranked submissions.
In addition to financial rewards, finalists will be invited to attend a workshop hosted by INSPIRE during the upcoming Global HIV Conference in Lagos, Nigeria. This opportunity includes all travel, accommodation, and visa expenses covered, offering participants the chance to engage with global health experts, policymakers, and innovators from around the world.
Eligibility Criteria
The Phoenix Open Call 2025 welcomes a diverse range of applicants, including:
- Individuals or teams (up to four members)
- Community-based organizations and NGOs
- Universities and research institutions
- Health institutions and policymakers
Both implemented ideas and concept-stage innovations are eligible for submission.
Submissions are accepted in any of the United Nations official languages:
English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, or Arabic.
Judging Criteria
All submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevance – Alignment with the goal of sustaining HIV services in resource-limited settings.
- Clarity – The proposal should be well-structured, concise, and easy to understand.
- Innovation and Practicality – The solution should demonstrate originality and practical feasibility.
- Feasibility and Scalability – The idea must be realistic and adaptable to other settings or regions.
- Equity and Community Engagement – Strong consideration for inclusion, fairness, and local participation.
Submission Guidelines
Applicants should ensure that their proposals:
- Clearly articulate the problem being addressed and the proposed solution.
- Provide evidence or rationale for how the idea sustains HIV services in low-resource contexts.
- Demonstrate potential for scalability and community ownership.
- Include relevant team details (up to four members).
Early preparation is encouraged to allow time for concept development, review, and refinement before submission.
Workshop and Networking Opportunity
Finalists of the Phoenix Open Call 2025 will participate in a capacity-building workshop at the Global HIV Conference in Lagos, Nigeria. This interactive forum will offer participants the chance to refine their concepts, receive mentorship, and connect with global leaders and organizations in HIV response and sustainable healthcare.
Why You Should Apply
The Phoenix Open Call 2025 is more than just a competition—it is an opportunity to contribute to global efforts toward ending HIV through sustainable, community-driven innovation. By participating, applicants can:
- Gain international recognition for their ideas.
- Access mentorship from global experts.
- Build collaborations with other changemakers and institutions.
- Strengthen their capacity for long-term project implementation.
Contact us for proposal drafting, refining, and review.
