Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE) 2.0

About

The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE) 2.0 invites local entrepreneurs from Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, and Nepal to develop scalable, market-ready business solutions that enhance climate resilience in vulnerable mountain communities, offering prize money, tailored mentorship, and support for resource mobilization.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Prize money ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
• Tailored mentorship and leadership development support.
• 📈 Monitoring and Evaluation Support
• Assistance with communication, monitoring, and evaluation learning (MEL).
• 🌐 Resource Mobilization
• Support for scaling solutions through resource mobilization efforts.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to local entrepreneurs and innovators from Bhutan, Bangladesh (Chittagong Hill Tracts), India (Himalayan region), and Nepal.
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Applicants must be for-profit organizations or local entrepreneurs.
• 🚫 Previous Winners
• Previous winners of HKH-ICE 1.0 are not eligible to apply for this challenge.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Information Session
• Must attend the information session on January 8, 2026.
• 🎤 Application Requirement
• Complete the official application form on the Global Resilience Partnership platform.

Target Region

Open to entrepreneurs in Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, and Nepal

Target Sector

Focused on climate resilience and sustainable development