Startup Discovery Asia (SDA) has announced the launch of “Climate Champion Competition”, calling innovators, startups, and individuals to pitch their groundbreaking solutions that address the pressing climate challenges of the world.
The competition, with a prize pool of up to Rs 200,000, aims to empower individuals and organisations working in the key focus areas – including food systems, electric mobility, water and sanitation, disaster preparedness and response, digitisation for climate change, clean and circular energy, and manufacturing – critical to combating climate change, SDA said in a statement.
In November, seven selected participants will get the chance to pitch their ideas in front of industry experts, gain mentorship opportunities, and potentially win the prize to scale their solutions.
SDA said it believes in the power of innovative solutions that prioritise profit, planet, and people.
“Programmes as such inspire and empower innovators to develop solutions that not only mitigate climate risks but also create sustainable economic opportunities,” said Ankshita Chaudhary, co- founder and Chief Executive Officer at Startup Discovery Asia. “At SDA, we believe that addressing climate challenges requires a blend of technology, entrepreneurship, and local knowledge.”
SDA is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity in the Climate Champion Competition by welcoming applicants from all corners of Nepal, the statement reads. “Interested participants can apply by visiting SDA’s official website at www.startupdiscoveryschool.asia or by scanning the QR code provided on our promotional materials.”
The deadline for the application is Tuesday, October 15. Startups, innovators, and organisations in the mentioned focus areas will be eligible for application.
SDA said it was dedicated to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to build green, resilient and inclusive solutions across South Asia.
“Through the Climate Champion Competition, we aim to connect local innovation and broader global climate agenda,” Samanata Thapa, co-founder and head of programs at SDA, added. “Since Nepal is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, we hope to empower the participants to see climate change not just as a policy issue but as an entrepreneurial opportunity.”
