BizDev Tag: Competitions

competition / bizdev
The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE) 2.0 are looking for innovative, scalable solutions that enhance resilience for communities and ecosystems across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
Organization: Global Resilience Partnership
Location: Bhutan, Bangladesh (Chittagong Hill Tracts only), India (Indian Himalayan Region), and Nepal
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: January 16, 2026
funding / bizdev
Now in its seventh year, the Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC) by Enterprise Singapore invites startups and innovators from around the world to partner with leading corporates in developing practical, scalable solutions for a more sustainable future. Over S$3 million in pilot commitment and funding support is available!
Organization: Enterprise Singapore
Eligibility: Startups and innovators from around the world
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: January 30, 2026
competition / bizdev
The African Impact Challenge offers track-based funding, builder resources, global network of innovators, and strategic partners like the University of Toronto, so you can receive the comprehensive support needed to scale and thrive.
Organization: African Impact Initiative
Location: Nigeria
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: January 31, 2026
competition / bizdev
The Livability Challenge: Decarbonisation seeks disruptive deep-tech solutions that provide scalable and impactful solutions to reduce carbon emissions across diverse industries.
Organization: Temasek Foundation & Eco-Business
Location: Southeast Asia
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: February 9, 2026
competition / bizdev
The Livability Challenge 2026: Cool Earth is seeking groundbreaking innovations that specifically address the challenges posed by climate-induced extreme weather conditions.​
Organization: Temasek Foundation, Eco-Business
Location: Singapore or Southeast Asia
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: February 9, 2026
competition / bizdev
The IKI Large Grants address current challenges in climate change mitigation, adaptation to the impacts of climate change and biodiversity conservation every year. One to two projects per priority will be selected. The funding volume provided by the IKI can range from 5 to 20 million euros per project, depending on the thematic and country priority.
Organization: International Climate Initiative, GIZ
Location: Global
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: February 17, 2026
competition / bizdev
The Prize seeks technology-enabled solutions building climate-resilient communities while creating meaningful employment and skill-building opportunities in Brazil, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Organization: MIT Solve
Location: Brazil, Australia, and the Pacific Islands
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: February 25, 2026
competition / bizdev
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £7 million across the three strands of the competition. This is for energy access in ODA eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, the Indo Pacific region and Latin America.
Organization: Innovate UK
Location: sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, the Indo Pacific region and Latin America.
Opportunity Type:
Apply By: March 25, 2026
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