
LOTTE Ventures Vietnam joins Net Zero Challenge 2026
We are proud to join Net Zero Challenge 2026 as an Investor Partner, alongside Sembcorp Industries, Vinerock Capital, and Monsoon Ventures, led by Touchstone Partners.
Now in its 4th edition, Net Zero Challenge is Vietnam’s largest Climate Tech competition, organized by Touchstone Partners and Temasek Foundation, in partnership with The Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), across three tracks:
- Renewable Energy & Carbon Neutrality
- Food Systems & Sustainable Agriculture
- Circular Economy & Waste Management
The prize pool totals over USD 800,000, including 15 billion VND (~$570K) in non-dilutive grants for 3 winning climate pilots, plus 6.5+ billion VND (~$250K) in additional investment and in-kind partner support, along with real-world pilot opportunities backed by investors, corporates, and regulators.
Given the strong interest from the ecosystem, the organizers have extended the application deadline for Net Zero Challenge 2026 to give more climate innovators the chance to apply.
Who should apply: Climate innovators, entrepreneurs, and scientists who have an MVP with proof of value, show commercial viability and scalability, are suitable for the Vietnam context, and have a clear plan for pilot implementation.
Extended deadline: September 7, 2026.
Apply now: https://netzerochallenge.vn/
