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The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs
The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE 2.0) is now open for applications. We’re calling entrepreneurs from Bhutan, Bangladesh (Chittagong Hill Tracts only), India (Indian Himalayan Region), and Nepal to develop scalable, market-ready solutions that transform resilience of mountain communities.
Organisers: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP)
Funding: UK International Development’s Climate Action for a Resilient Asia (CARA) programme
We are looking for innovative, scalable solutions that enhance resilience for communities and ecosystems across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
Solutions that reduce vulnerability of mountain agriculture to climate impacts and enhance biodiversity.
Initiatives that address water scarcity and improve water management services.
Models that promote sustainable ecotourism benefiting local communities.
Solutions that reduce vulnerability to climate hazards through resilient planning.
Open to all for-profit organisations, local entrepreneurs and innovators in:
We encourage applications from youth and women innovators.
Funding to further develop and scale your solutions.
Application window: 15 December 2025 to 16 January 2026
Questions? Email: challenge@globalresiliencepartnership.org
Register for the webinar on 8 January 2026
