The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE) 2026

🌟 About The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs

The HKH-ICE 2.0 aims to support entrepreneurs from:

• Bhutan
• Bangladesh (Chittagong Hill Tracts only)
• India (Indian Himalayan Region)
• Nepal

The goal is to develop scalable, market-ready, and ecologically grounded business solutions that can transform the resilience of mountain communities.

🎁 Benefits of The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge

Participants in the HKH-ICE 2.0 will receive:

• Tailored mentoring, leadership development, communications, MEL, and resource mobilization support.
• Prizes ranging from USD 5,000 to USD 25,000 to further develop and scale their solutions.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The HKH-ICE 2.0 is open to:

• For-profit organizations
• Local entrepreneurs and innovators seeking to implement projects in:
  • Bhutan
  • Bangladesh (Chittagong Hill Tracts)
  • India (Himalayan states)
  • Nepal

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 16 January 2026
• To apply, visit the application portal.

🌐 Additional Information

For more details, visit the official website.

Take advantage of this opportunity to make a difference in the Himalayan region while receiving support and funding to scale your innovative solutions!

• Winners will receive tailored mentoring, leadership development, communications, MEL, and resource mobilisation support.
• Additionally, they will receive prizes ranging from USD 5,000 to 25,000 to further develop and scale their solutions.