Apply for Touchstone Partners Net Zero Challenge 2024

Deadline Date: September 15, 2024

Donor Name: Touchstone Partners

Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000

Applications are now open for the Net Zero Challenge (N0C), a global climate technology innovation competition with the goal of finding solutions to tackle climate change in Vietnam, organized by Touchstone Partners and Temasek Foundation.

N0C aims to identify and support early-stage innovations and teams that have the potential to revolutionize the way they address environmental challenges at scale.

Challenge Tracks

• Teams will compete in three tracks to pilot their solutions in Vietnam:
  • Renewables & Carbon Removal
    • They are seeking innovative solutions that drive the adoption of renewable energy sources and contribute to the removal of carbon emissions. Of key interest are breakthrough technologies and scalable projects that enhance carbon sequestration, improve effectiveness and efficiency of energy use, such as in transportation and alternative materials in construction, and solutions for carbon markets.
• Food Systems & Sustainable Agriculture
  • They are focused on addressing the challenges that climate change poses to their food systems and agriculture. They are looking for innovative tech-enabled solutions that enhance food production, improve agricultural practices, and promote sustainability in the face of a changing climate.
• Circular Economy & Waste Management
  • They are committed to promoting a circular economy and efficient waste management practices. They are seeking innovative solutions that can contribute to reducing waste, promoting recycling, and transforming waste into valuable resources.

Benefits

• Total Prize Pool
  • VND 15 Billion equity-free grant
• VND 2,5 Billion investment offers
• In-Kind support & mentorship
• Global Exposure
• Connections to investors

Eligibility Criteria

• Technology-based, including but not limited to: software, AI, hardware, deeptech, food-tech, agri-tech, new materials, new energy technology, new processes, innovations in bio or chemical engineering and tech-enabled business models.
• Minimally viable product demonstrating potential for widespread adoption, commercial viability and scalability.
• Suitable for Vietnam context and the country’s specific challenges and opportunities for implementation.
• Having clear plans for pilot projects and implementation routes in Vietnam.

For more information, visit Touchstone Partners.