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Net Zero Challenge 2025

Competition

Net Zero Challenge 2025 opens for application šŸ’”

Started in 2023, Net Zero Challenge (N0C) is a global climate-tech competition brought to you by Touchstone Partners and Temasek Foundation, in partnership with the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS).

Teams will compete in three tracks for a total prize pool of VND 15 billion to pilot their solutions in Vietnam. Only teams that have developed a minimally viable product, a pilot plan to demonstrate proof of value in Vietnam with the intention of commercialization are eligible to join. šŸ”„

Track 1: Renewables & Carbon Removal

Track 2: Food Systems & Sustainable Agriculture

Track 3: Circular Economy & Waste Management

Exceptional teams that should apply now:

-Have an MVP with demonstrated value

-Show commercial viability and potential to scale

-Are relevant to the Vietnam context

-Have a clear plan for pilot implementation

The timeline for the Net Zero Challenge 2025 is as follows:

- Close Application: 1 September 2025

- Review Application: September – October 2025

- Announce Finalists: Early October 2025

- Grand Finale: Late November 2025

More info and application, see HERE.

Don't miss this opportunity! Expand your playing field now!