SoftServe Open Call 2026: free IT solutions for NGOs and foundations
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Link replaced from it-kharkiv repost with SoftServe site; in-kind support; deadline 18 Feb 2026, winners announced
Summary
In-kind support: SoftServe volunteers build websites, apps and digital solutions pro bono for selected organisations. Applications closed on 18 February 2026; 7 winners were announced on 23 June 2026.
About the call
Open Call is the annual competition of SoftServe's corporate pro bono programme OpenTech. International and local NGOs, charitable foundations, social enterprises, media and public institutions from Ukraine, Poland, Colombia and Mexico could apply. Priorities: education, environment, healthcare, smart cities, community empowerment, inclusion, help for vulnerable groups and, in Ukraine, veteran support.
Instead of money, winners receive free development or upgrade of a website or mobile app and digital solutions for internal processes. The jury assessed scale and reach, social relevance, potential community impact and the availability of the required expertise among volunteers.
The 2026 call received 116 applications; 7 organisations were selected, including the Sternenko Community foundation, the Ukrainian Institute, Docudays UA and the NGO Vshanui.
Who can apply
- NGOs and charitable foundations
- Social enterprises and media
- Public institutions from Ukraine, Poland, Colombia, Mexico
What the funds are for
- Building or upgrading websites and mobile apps
- Digital solutions for internal processes
- Tech projects with social impact
What is not funded
- Cash grants
How to apply
- 1Read the terms on the OpenTech site
- 2Apply via the link by 18 February 2026
- 3Watch for the next Open Call
Questions and answers
- Does the SoftServe Open Call give cash grants?
- No. Instead of money, winners receive free development or upgrade of a website or mobile app and digital solutions for internal processes.
- Which criteria did the jury use to select projects?
- The jury assessed scale and reach, social relevance, potential community impact and the availability of the required expertise among volunteers.
Change history
- Updated: Link replaced from it-kharkiv repost with SoftServe site; in-kind support; deadline 18 Feb 2026, winners announced
