ADB Challenges - Where Bold Ideas Meet Real Problems

From climate resilience to clean energy, ADB Challenges connects innovators with the issues that matter most. Explore our innovation challenges and discover where your expertise can change lives across Asia and the Pacific.

Live programs (2)

UNDP and Tencent Charity Foundation[Partner Challenge] Youth AI4SDGs Impact Challenge

We are looking for youth-led AI innovations across Asia and the Pacific for digital public services, climate adaptation and environmental resilience, disaster risk reduction, and disability inclusion.

Asian Development BankQuantum Innovation Challenge: Joint-Loss Modelling for Disaster Risk Financing

Can quantum computing improve how we model correlated disaster losses? Join ADB’s Quantum Innovation Challenge to develop and benchmark innovative approaches for disaster risk financing and resilience applications.

Programs closed for registration (98)

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in collaboration with UNESCO[Partner Challenge] GenAI x Gender Tech Hackathon 2025

Are you ready to harness the power of AI for social good? Join us in this exciting journey to create a more inclusive, equitable digital future. Your idea could be the one that changes lives!

IntracoCarbon Capture for a Net Zero Future in Vietnam

Advancing Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology through efficient CO2 capture solutions.

Asian Development BankHealthy Oceans Technology Innovation Challenge

We’re looking for innovative tech-based solutions that can solve healthy oceans-related challenges. This competition includes two challenges: 1) Prevent plastic waste, and 2) Restore and protect coral reefs.

Asian Development BankReal-time Tracking of Resettlement Implementation

With COVID-19 how can we leverage better digital solutions to support ADB’s ability in obtaining feedback from affected communities and proactively taking steps to ensure safeguard implementation?