Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 2026 ($3M In Support)

Now in its seventh year, the Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC) by Enterprise Singapore invites startups and innovators from around the world to partner with leading corporates in developing practical, scalable solutions for a more sustainable future.

This year’s challenge explores key themes including Renewable Energy, Offshore Wind, Greener Industries, Sustainable Agrifood, and Sustainable Materials. Each theme reflects pressing industry priorities and presents opportunities for innovators to pilot and scale transformative solutions in collaboration with leading corporate partners. Each challenge statement also highlights the potential sustainability impact that can be achieved through a successful solution.

With over $3 million in pilot funding and support, including $100,000 from Hexagon Group, SOIC 7th Edition offers a unique platform for solution providers to gain access to industry networks, mentorship, and opportunities to validate their ideas in real-world environments.

Key Benefits fo Innovators

Prizes for winning innovators include:

• Access to paid pilots and funding support with corporate partners to test and validate your solution in real-world settings
• Opportunities for co-innovation with industry partners, drawing on their extensive expertise and resources
• Mentorship and industry networking to sharpen your value proposition and open doors for collaborations
• Additional exposure to SOIC partner programmes (please refer to the Discovery Track for more information)

Our corporate sponsor, Hexagon Group will award S$100,000 in prize money to one selected innovator in the Discovery Track

How To Apply

Application Deadline: 30th January, 2026.

Application Link: Visit Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge

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