The Workplace Innovation Now (WIN) Challenge
Forecasted
The WIN Challenge from the Aspen Institute funds research-driven projects that use culture, AI, and narrative change to create more inclusive and empowering workplaces for women.
Funder: Aspen Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60 million total; awards of $2.5M–$5M per project; up to 8 awards per pillar.
Summary: Supports transformative solutions that empower women and foster inclusive, innovative workplaces across the U.S.
Key Information: Open to innovative projects in workplace culture, AI, and narrative change; eligibility may require nonprofit or fiscal sponsorship.
Description
The Workplace Innovation Now (WIN) Challenge, led by Aspen Digital (a program of the Aspen Institute) and supported by Pivotal (founded by Melinda French Gates), is a major funding initiative aimed at catalyzing systemic change in workplace environments. The program seeks bold, scalable solutions that enable women to thrive at work and create better, more inclusive workplaces for all. With a total of $60 million available, the WIN Challenge is structured around three pillars—Culture & Practices, AI, and Narrative—each offering significant awards to projects that can drive real impact.
