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

Together with ICIMOD, we have launched the Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE). This initiative, supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is designed to mobilise local innovation and entrepreneurship, driving scalable solutions that address ecological, market, and value chain challenges across the region. Over the coming months, winners will continue to work with assigned mentors and receive additional support, including communications assistance, networking opportunities, and connections to potential investors, to help scale their impact across the region. Learn more about the winners:

Scalable Automation of Artificial Ice Reservoirs

Blending traditional techniques with modern automation, Acres of Ice constructs automated ice reservoirs to combat water scarcity.

KumaonKhand – Hemp Weaving Clusters

Empowering rural communities through sustainable agriculture, cultural preservation, and green product innovation

Smart Productive Forests to fight degrading Himalayas

Restoring degraded land through agroforestry and a mobile app linking farmers to global carbon markets

Safe Homes, Stronger Communities: Advancing Resilience in Nepal’s Mountain Districts

Build Up Nepal empowers rural entrepreneurs to construct earthquake-resistant homes using eco-friendly approaches.

Soil BioCatalyst for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Boosting soil health in Nepal with tailored bio fertilisers and promoting climate-resilient agriculture

HimGra: Himalayan Grass to Sustainable Textiles

Restoring degraded land in Uttarakhand with Himalayan grass, creating eco-friendly fibres and sustainable livelihoods

Transforming Beekeeping through Scientific Bee Boxes

Empowering farmers in Nagaland with bee boxes, boosting honey yields, income, and ecological sustainability

Mangala Herbeceuticals

Mangala Herbeceuticals champions sustainable cordyceps harvesting in Bhutan, enhancing livelihoods and biodiversity through innovation and responsible bioprospecting practices.

Women in Waste: Leading Solukhumbu’s Sustainable Future

Reimagining Tourism for a Sustainable Ladakh

Promoting community-led tourism in Ladakh to preserve culture and protect mountain ecosystems

Essentials from Highland

Using sustainable wild-harvesting techniques, Kingdom Essences produces essential oils that conserve biodiversity and create income for Bhutanese farmers and collectors.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Vegetable Farming in Grow Bags

Tackling soil erosion and farmland scarcity in the Chittagong Hill Tracts through sustainable land management practices.

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