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‘We need solutions’: Southeast Asia’s climate risks sharpen case for ocean investment

As Southeast Asia’s climate risks intensify, The Liveability Challenge is backing ocean-based innovations to help close the region’s funding gap for climate resilience and emissions reduction.

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The Liveability Challenge marks 10th edition with a record more than S$5.5 million to scale climate tech solutions for growing urban risks

The Liveability Challenge (TLC), Asia’s largest sustainability solutions platform presented by Temasek Foundation, launched its milestone 10th edition today with a record of over S$5.5 million in catalytic funding for 2027 – its largest funding pool yet – as it adds a new Oceans track to address mounting climate and liveability risks across the region.

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Solutions to beat the heat must be scalable and green to attract funding: Panel

SINGAPORE – In the search for cooling solutions in the sizzling tropics, there is no shortage of innovations, but the challenge is to ensure that the solutions reach the people who need them the most, as soon as possible.

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Eight global climate tech start-ups to vie for S$4M in funding at The Liveability Challenge 2026

Finalists from seven countries with solutions targeting the cooling crisis and industrial decarbonisation were shortlisted in a record-breaking year for entries, which saw 1,500 submissions across 100 countries.

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Eight global climate tech start-ups shortlisted from more than 1,500 entries for The Liveability Challenge 2026

Eight global climate tech start-ups shortlisted from 1,500 entries for The Liveability Challenge 2026

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Join our TLC 2026 webinar on 8 January: How to create a standout application

Get insider guidance on crafting a compelling submission and maximising your chances at The Liveability Challenge 2026 at this one-hour applicant webinar.

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The Liveability Challenge 2026 launches with record S$4m boost for climate tech start-ups

Backed by Temasek Foundation with new support from Singapore government agency A*Star, the ninth edition of the global competition doubles catalytic funding for disruptive decarbonisation and cooling innovations, with submissions now open.

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The Liveability Challenge 2026 pledges over S$4 million in catalytic funding in its brand new ninth edition launched today

The Liveability Challenge (TLC) is powering up with a game-changing injection of over S$4 million in catalytic funding and support – its biggest boost yet – to fast-track cutting-edge sustainable innovations from the lab to market.

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Join us at the TLC 2026 launch on 4 September!

Join us for the launch of the ninth edition of TLC, where we will be announcing exciting details on more funding, new partners and themes for the year ahead.

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'A platform of impact helping to speed solutions to scale': The Earthshot Prize CEO Hannah Jones

“Our goal is to be a platform of impact which is helping to speed solutions to scale and a movement for urgent optimism that leads to action.”

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Join our Live Stream at 3.30pm today, 3 Nov, for our Launch Event!

Themed 'Taking Stock. Raising Ambition.', we will spotlight solutions for low-carbon, resilient cities at this year's event, before launching the 2024 edition of The Liveability Challenge today at 3.30pm.

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Join us live this Friday on our Linkedin Live, for the launch of The Liveability Challenge 2024!

Join us virtually this Friday 3 Nov, as we kickstart TLC 2024!

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The Liveability Challenge 2023 doubles prize money to S$2 million to spur the development of more game-changing projects

The Liveability Challenge 2023 doubles prize money to S$2 million to spur the development of more game-changing projects. Challenge launched at Cities: Possibilities which outlines concrete steps cities can take to decarbonise.

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The Liveability Challenge 2023 doubles prize money to S$2 million to spur the development of more game-changing projects 

The Liveability Challenge 2023 doubles prize money to S$2 million to spur the development of more game-changing projects 

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Look beyond popular areas for green innovations: investors

Industry professionals are urging entrepreneurs keen on addressing environmental issues to look beyond trending topics to make a larger impact. They add that bringing down the cost of existing technological solutions to climate change is also important, in a dialogue organised by Eco-Business on breakthrough green innovations.

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In the race to net zero, which sustainability solutions are most needed?

In its fourth edition, The Liveability Challenge scours the world for the most innovative sustainability solutions to humanity’s biggest challenge—climate change.

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COVID-19 Advisory

In light of the evolving situation and measures related to COVID-19, The Liveability Challenge (TLC) has been receiving enquiries about our initiative.

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Which sustainability solutions are most needed to save Southeast Asia’s cities?

As this year’s edition of The Liveability Challenge throws down the gauntlet to entrepreneurs to solve Southeast Asia’s urban sustainability challenges, Eco-Business asks which problems are most in need of solving.

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‍Temasek’s Liveability Challenge Seeks Deep Tech Solutions

Temasek Foundation launches its Liveability Challenge this month,offering more than SGD 1 million of funding and resources to tackle the triplethreat facing Asian cities of the future.

TLC 2027 Partners