Launch of The Liveability Challenge 2026 promises over S$4 million in initiatory funding for its ninth edition unveiled today
The Liveability Challenge 2026: A Global Search for Sustainability Solutions
The Liveability Challenge (TLC) 2026, a global crowdsourcing platform for sustainability solutions, has officially opened its call for submissions. This edition of TLC will focus on two themes: Decarbonisation and Cool Earth, seeking out innovative, groundbreaking solutions addressing urban challenges.
Established in 2018, TLC has grown to become a leading platform, attracting thousands of applications from around the world. Over the years, it has shortlisted and incubated 54 finalists, and deployed almost S$14 million in catalytic funding.
The Decarbonisation theme seeks disruptive deep-tech solutions that provide scalable and impactful solutions to reduce carbon emissions. On the other hand, the Cool Earth theme seeks innovative solutions that enhance mitigation, resilience, and adaptation to extreme weather events.
Temasek Foundation, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (ASTAR), and Enterprise Singapore are providing funding and support for TLC 2026. Temasek Foundation is committing S$2 million in catalytic grants, while ASTAR is committing up to S$2 million annually for the next three years. Enterprise Singapore's support is not specified in the provided information.
A*STAR is joining as the co-presenter of the Decarbonisation theme, lending its scientific know-how, industry partnerships, and national test-bedding facilities. However, the organization co-presenting the Cool Earth theme is not explicitly named in the search results.
The TLC 2026 edition will culminate in a Grand Finale during Ecosperity Week 2026 in Singapore, showcasing the finalists' deep-tech solutions. The launch event for TLC 2026 featured a high-level panel on "Catalytic capital: Accelerating climate innovation" with thought leaders from A*STAR, Google, Breakthrough Energy, and Antares Ventures.
Last year, the TLC 2025 winners were Singapore-based deep-tech start-up Krosslinker and Canada-based hydrogen solutions provider Ayrton Energy who secured S$1 million each in catalytic funding.
TLC's mission aligns with the Cool Earth theme's goal of seeking innovative solutions that enhance mitigation, resilience, and adaptation to extreme weather events. The Liveability Challenge is a testament to the commitment towards sustainability and the search for solutions to urban challenges.
Our website is Asia Pacific's leading media organisation on sustainable development. Stay tuned for more updates on the Liveability Challenge 2026. The call for submissions will close on 9 February 2026.
Read also:
- Impact of Alcohol on the Human Body: Nine Aspects of Health Alteration Due to Alcohol Consumption
- Understanding the Concept of Obesity
- Lu Shiow-yen's Challenging Position as Chair of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Under Scrutiny in Donovan's Analysis
- Tough choices on August 13, 2025 for those born under Aquarius? Consider the advantages and disadvantages to gain guidance
