Technology Innovation Challenge
Technology Innovation Challenge
Calling on technology providers with a proven solution: up to $450,000 to pilot it across Asia and the Pacific.
Big development challenges need bold solutions
The Asian Development Bank's Technology Innovation Challenge (TIC) is back, and we're looking for the innovators ready to step up.
TIC funds proof-of-concept projects that put innovative technologies to the test in real communities across Asia and the Pacific. Not in a lab. Not in a slide deck. In the field, where it counts. The goal is simple: generate the evidence that governments and technology providers need to make confident decisions about scaling innovative solutions across the region.
We want to hear from technology providers who have a technology solution that works and are ready to test it in a new market.
TIC Challenges
Urban
Dengue Control
Innovation Challenge
Bio-enabled and digitally-powered solutions for sustainable dengue control in Sri Lanka's Cities
The Laundry
Transformation
Challenge
Accessible Technologies to Reduce the Laundry Burden on Women and the Environment.
Coming Soon
Inclusive Public Transportation Challenge
Technology Solutions to Help Visually Impaired Navigate Public Transport in India
Coming Soon
Bridging the Cold Chain
Gap Challenge
Innovative, Scalable and Affordable Solutions to Reduce Post-Harvest Food Loss for Perishables and Protect Small Vendors' Livelihoods in India
Coming Soon
River and Canal Intelligence
Challenge
AI and Data Tools for Smarter River and Fisheries Management in Bangladesh
Coming Soon
Improve Steel
Production
Challenge
Technology Solutions for Improved Steel Production in India
What's in it for you?
- Grant funding of up to USD 450,000 per pilot project (10% co-financing is required).
- The opportunity to test and validate your solution in a new market/ context.
- A collaboration with ADB and connections to the key local and international stakeholders behind the initiative.
- Visibility for you and your solution among key players in the field, including governments and financiers across Asia and the Pacific.
- Opportunity to create real and tangible impact!
What we're looking for:
A technology solution that's ready, a team that's committed, a genuine drive to expand into new markets and build local partnerships, and a minimum 10% co-financing contribution to the project.
Is TIC right for you?
Think you might be a fit? Eligible applicants must meet all of the following criteria.
Co-financing
Cover at least 10% of total project cost, contributed in cash or in-kind.
Registration
Legally incorporated or registered in an ADB member country at time of concept note submission.
Entity Type
For-profit, non-profit, civil society organisation, research institution, or legally autonomous government-owned enterprise.
IP Rights
Hold intellectual property rights to the technology — through ownership or a valid license.
Local Linkages
Established ties to a local partner and/or demonstrated understanding of the local operating environment.