Submit a Project or Propose a Challenge

Partner with IREN-Tech to develop AI-powered tools, research prototypes, engineering solutions, or digital transformation initiatives. Our global teams of researchers, engineers, students, and experts collaborate with organizations to turn real-world challenges into validated, scalable solutions.

What You Can Submit

We work with partners on a wide range of challenges that can benefit from AI, research, engineering, and digital transformation. You do not need to be technical to submit a project.

AI & Data Science Needs

Predictive models, analytics and dashboards, research datasets, responsible AI workflows, and data infrastructure to support better decision-making.

Engineering & Technical Prototypes

IoT concepts, hardware ideas, sensor systems, and early-stage engineering prototypes that require testing, refinement, or validation.

Digital Transformation & Systems

Automation workflows, cloud modernization, information systems, and digital platforms that help organizations work more efficiently.

Applied Research & Innovation Challenges

Community or institutional challenges that require empirical research, evaluation, or co-designed innovation programs.

Who Can Submit a Project?

IREN-Tech works with a wide range of organizations that serve communities, advance research, or support public good.

NGOs and community organizations

Government and public sector agencies

Universities and research centers

Industry and private sector partners

Foundations and international organizations

If your organization faces a challenge that could benefit from research, technology, or innovation, we encourage you to submit it.

What to Prepare for Submission

You do not need a full technical specification. A clear description of your challenge is enough. The following elements are helpful when submitting:

  • A short summary of the problem or challenge
  • Your main goal or ideal outcome
  • Basic context or background (who is affected, where, why)
  • Preferred project type (AI, research, engineering, digital systems, or mixed)
  • Key stakeholders involved
  • Desired timeline or urgency
If some elements are not available yet, you can still submit a project. Our team will help refine the scope.

How Your Project Is Reviewed

Each submitted project is reviewed by the IREN-Tech team to ensure it is feasible, ethical, and aligned with our mission. We consider:

  • Relevance to IREN-Tech’s mission and pillars
  • Feasibility given time, resources, and complexity
  • Ethical and community considerations
  • Potential for measurable impact
  • Opportunities for student and research involvement
Projects may be accepted immediately, accepted with adjustments, scheduled for a future cohort, or referred to another program.

What Happens After You Submit

  1. 1

    Review & Feedback

    Our team reviews your submission and may contact you for clarification or additional details.

  2. 2

    Co-Design Session

    We organize a short co-design discussion with your team to refine the problem statement, goals, and constraints.

  3. 3

    Team Matching

    We match your project with an appropriate combination of students, researchers, engineers, and mentors.

  4. 4

    Development & Testing

    The team develops research outputs, prototypes, tools, or models, and tests them with your organization when possible.

  5. 5

    Handover & Next Steps

    You receive the agreed outputs (e.g., prototype, report, model, dashboard) along with recommendations for next steps or scaling.

Ready to Submit a Project?

While we finalize the integrated project submission form, you can already share your challenge with us using the contact options below. Our team will follow up with you.