CIIC 2026 Article Competition
Climate Impact Innovations Challenge
📌 About the Event
The Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2026, organized by East Ventures and Temasek Foundation, has launched its official Article Competition. This is a high-visibility platform for students and climate enthusiasts to voice innovative solutions for Southeast Asia’s most pressing environmental hurdles.
ℹ️ Event Overview
- Category: Creative Writing & Innovation Challenge.
- Organizer: Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC).
- Theme: Sustainable Impact for Tomorrow.
- Eligible Tracks: 1. Energy Transition 2. Food & Nature Solutions 3. Circular Economy
- Cost: FREE to enter.
📅 Critical Timeline
- Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026 | 11:59 PM (GMT+7).
📜 Submission Guidelines & Rules
To avoid automatic disqualification, ensure your article meets these strict criteria:
- Target Audience: Open to all (Middle school to Postgraduate), and even non-students can apply.
- Word Count: 800 – 1,000 words.
- Language: English only.
- Format: PDF (File Name:
Full Name_Title). - Originality: AI-generated content is strictly prohibited and will be checked.
- Mandatory Structure:
- The Problem: Define a specific issue in your track.
- The Solution: An innovative, evidence-based idea.
- The Mention: You must explicitly mention CIIC 2026 and how your idea aligns with its mission.
- SEO requirement: You must include a Topic, Targeted Keywords, SEO Title, and Key Phrases at the very top.
💰 Prizes & Recognition
- Cash Rewards: Total prize pool of Rp 1.8 Million.
- Networking: Access to international climate-tech networks.
- The “Office Tour”: An exclusive tour of the East Ventures’ Jakarta office.
- Credibility: Top 10 finalist certificates and publication on official CIIC platforms.