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

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

Participation Commitments

• Must attend the information session on January 8, 2026.
• Complete the official application form on the Global Resilience Partnership platform.

Target Sector

Focused on climate resilience and sustainable development

Target Location

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