Deadline: 31 January 2024
Applications are now open for the Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 2023 . Faced with unparalleled global challenges, the planet is at a critical juncture. We need urgent measures to tackle environmental threats such as climate change, excessive disposable waste and the depletion of natural resources.
The fifth edition of the Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge, organised by Enterprise Singapore, brings together industry partners and seeks innovative minds from around the world to design sustainable solutions that span various sectors. These solutions will have a local and regional focus before being scaled globally.
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Challenge themes
The Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 2023 contains two categories: demand-led challenge statements and the Open Category.
Demand-based challenge statements are organised into the following themes:
- Climate Change
- Green Buildings
- Sustainable agriculture and trade
- Sustainable materials
This year's open category welcomes solutions focused on sustainability that will be channelled into the Liveability Challenge (TLC).
Prizes
- Prizes include over S$ 3,000,000 in support, including S$ 75,000 from Hexagon Group, as well as funding and real-world testing facilitated by industry pioneers.
- Successful innovators will have a unique opportunity to engage in co-innovation with corporate partners, benefiting from their invaluable experience, guidance and substantial resources.
As an added bonus, participants who submit their entries by Monday 15 January 2024 will have the chance:
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- Receive exclusive feedback on your application before the submission deadline; and
- Be evaluated by Enterprise Singapore's venture capital partners for possible investment opportunities.
Eligibility
- Open to solution providers from all over the world.
- Your solution will have a local and regional focus before being scaled globally.
Application
Take this opportunity to make tangible changes both for your business and for our planet's persistent sustainability goals. Take part in the 2023 Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge today!
Before registering, you will need to register an account on the platform. You will receive a confirmation e-mail after registration. Once this is done, you can submit your application with your credentials. You can also save your application as a draft, if necessary.
Entries close on Wednesday 31 January 2024 at 23:59 (GMT+8).
