Deadline: 5 April 2019
Temasek Foundation Ecosperity is accepting proposals for its Liveability Challenge 2019 that is a global platform that hunts for and accelerates the launch of innovative and ground-breaking solutions to challenges that cities in the tropics face in the 21st Century.
Theme
The theme for 2019 is Energy and Circular Economy:
Energy
- Renewable energy has never been cheaper, yet 2018 will be a record year for carbon emissions, underscoring the urgency of scaling up technology and business models for a low-carbon revolution in the energy sector to stop climate change.
- The Liveability Challenge is looking for solutions that will enable cities in the tropics, such as Singapore, to drastically reduce the carbon emissions produced by a city’s energy and electricity consumption.
- This could include solutions for:
- Compact energy storage for dense city centres
- Decentralised, renewable, and zero-carbon electricity generation
- More efficient materials for use in renewable energy generation
- Technology to improve energy efficiency
Circular Economy
- Production and consumption under the ‘take-make-waste’ model of the modern economy rely heavily on virgin natural resources extracted from the Earth, giving rise to pollution and enormous amounts of waste.
- Entries under this track of The Liveability Challenge must be able to create high economic or social value out of existing waste streams or demonstrate full circularity.
- This could include solutions for:
- New materials made from renewable sources
- Sharing economy or new business models that promote modularity, repairability and product lifespan extension
- Closed-loop business models/technologies that manage and minimise waste
Finalists in The Liveability Challenge 2019 could secure up to S$1 million in funding, an opportunity to run a prestigious fundraising campaign of up to S$500,000 on FundedHere, a mentorship opportunity provided by Circular Economy Club, or a spot in GoMassive’s incubator programme.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are eligible to enter The Liveability Challenge if applicant are:
- 18 years or over.
- Not an employee of Temasek Foundation Ecosperity or Eco-Business
- Not a close relative or connected otherwise with individuals involved in the shortlisting, judging and organising of The Liveability Challenge
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit http://www.temasekfoundation-ecosperity.org.sg/