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Welcome to the
Tikkun Olam Makers
The Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) Global Innovation Challenge is a competition for makers and innovation teams to design, engineer, and create technology that will help members of their communities live a more independent, fulfilling life.
January 1 - May 31, 2026
The 2026 TOM Global Innovation Challenge is now open for registration!
Here's what you need to do:
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Click the "Sign Up" button and fill the form. This will let us know who you are and what project you are working on.
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Open a user account in the TOM Project Editor.
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Visit the Your GIC Project, Participant Resources, and About & FAQ pages to learn about developing and documenting solutions for the GIC.
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Start designing, developing, and documenting your project on the TOM Project Editor.
*Your project must be documented in the TOM Project Editor and Published on the TOM Portfolio of Solutions to be considered for judging.
2026 Project Themes
Teams are encouraged to develop a solution that address the needs of a person with a disability in one of the following themes:
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Sports & Outdoors
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Music & Arts
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Rehabilitation & Recovery
Daily Living
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3DTMT Accessory
*When signing up, please indicate your project theme.
Prizes
We will be giving away four Grand Prizes of $3,000 each, and a $750 prize for a 3DTMT accessory. Additional prizes may be announced at a later date.
Judges
Stay tuned for an announcement of our 2026 judges.
Learn More
Visit the resources below to learn more about how to develop your 2026 GIC project.
Congratulations 2025 Winners!
Grand Prize - Sports & Outdoors
Sergey's Monofin Prosthesis
Holon Institute of Technology, Israel
A prosthetic monofin attachment designed to enhance the swimming and diving experience for individuals with a limb difference, providing balanced propulsion and improved efficiency.
Grand Prize - Daily Living
QuickClamp
University of Alabama, USA
A universal accessory for attaching the user's wheelchair frame to any motorized scooter of choice. It can be adjusted to different wheelchair frame sizes and scooter widths.
Grand Prize - Music & Arts
Adapted Finger Loom
The Center for Discovery, USA
An adapted finger loom tailored to Linda’s abilities allows her to weave using only her fingers, eliminating the need for hand tools.
Grand Prize - Emergency & Rehabilitation
PlayAble
Ben Gurion University, Israel
A system that combines camera-based motion tracking with a standard PlayStation controller using a small processing unit, allowing users to control games through movement for fun, motivating physical rehabilitation.
About Us
Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) is a global venture inspired by a bold vision to help provide anyone anywhere with access to affordable solutions for their neglected needs. TOM inspires and supports a global network of communities of volunteer makers, product designers, engineers, and care professionals who engage in designing, creating, and disseminating these solutions.