The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and the Institución Ferial de Canarias (INFECAR), are joining forces in the UNWTO Startup Competition for Island Destinations to source the most sustainable, innovative and disruptive business models to provide answers and smart solutions to the complex challenges island destinations are facing, especially after the aftermath of the pandemic. The UNWTO Startup Competition for Island Destinations will source entrepreneurs and stakeholders from across the globe that can offer innovative, smart and sustainable solutions for island destinations. The call will identify and support those that contribute to the post-pandemic recovery and resilience of the tourism ecosystem of island destinations through the development of innovative and smart tourism solutions and products. Selected Finalists will be invited to pitch their solutions in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain on 16 March 2023.  Categories Category 1- Deep Tech: New technologies applied to sustainability: Innovative startups who could assist island destinations to achieve and accelerate, by using and developing new technologies and digital tools applied to sustainability within a specific island context. Category 2: Innovation & Digitalization for Island Destinations: Startups developing smart solutions, harnessing innovation and digital technologies that provide tourism with opportunities to strengthen resilience, improve inclusiveness, local community empowerment and efficient resource management, amongst other objectives within the wider sustainable development agenda and specifically designed for island destinations. Criteria Benefits Deadline for application is 27 February 2023. For more details and application information on this opportunity, visit UNWTO Startup Competition.