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Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs 2026 Grant
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This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh and 1 other.
This challenge funds market-based innovations addressing climate risks in mountain communities across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, offering $5,000–$25,000 awards plus mentoring to youth- or women-led for-profit enterprises. Eligible solutions span climate-resilient agriculture, water security, ecosystem restoration, clean energy, and sustainable livelihoods.
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The funder and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) are pleased to launch the second round of the Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE 2.0). Designed to support solutions that respond to the growing climate challenges faced by mountain communities, the initiative focuses on empowering locally rooted, market-based innovations with the potential for long-term environmental and social impact. Selected finalists will benefit from tailored mentoring support provided by the funder and ICIMOD. …
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