How can Indigenous innovators in the US and Canada build upon traditional knowledge and technology to meet the social, environmental, and economic goals of their communities?

Challenge Overview

Indigenous innovation is rooted in generations-old knowledge systems. Across the United States and Canada, innovators are building on that foundation—combining modern and ancestral technologies with culturally grounded approaches to strengthen communities, protect the environment, and shape the future on their own terms.

From advancing food sovereignty to preserving tradition, Indigenous innovators are demonstrating what’s possible when technology is grounded in culture, community, and generations of knowledge.

The Indigenous Communities Fellowship will seek exceptional tech-based solutions that advance Indigenous sovereignty and well-being—from climate resilience to education, economic opportunity, and health.

The next Fellowship is coming September 22. Sign up for The Marketplace to be notified when the application opens.