Sustainability Startup Cup 2026

Opportunity Details

The Sustainability Startup Cup 2026 supports practical projects that reduce waste, optimize resources, or improve environmental operations. The competition is designed to connect promising sustainability projects with investors, municipalities, environmental companies, and institutional partners. ORGANIZER Green Future Investment Network · Investor Network / Sustainability Partner OBJECTIVE Identify scalable sustainability projects and prepare them for investment, pilot testing, or institutional partnership. TARGET SECTORS • Recycling • Waste Management • Water Solutions • Renewable Energy • Sustainable Agriculture • Circular Economy WHO CAN APPLY Startups, environmental innovators, university teams, SMEs, and project owners. ELIGIBILITY • Project must address an environmental or sustainability challenge. • Prototype, pilot, or early commercial stage preferred. • Applicants must provide evidence of feasibility, market need, or environmental impact. • Teams from Oman and GCC are eligible. PROJECT STAGES ACCEPTED Prototype · MVP · Pilot · Early revenue AWARDS & SUPPORT • Grand Prize — 15,000 OMR investment-readiness package • Pilot Partner Award — Field trial with an environmental operator • Impact Award — Sustainability reporting and mentorship package • Investor Access — Top finalists meet institutional investors EVALUATION CRITERIA • Environmental impact 25% • Commercial viability 20% • Innovation and uniqueness 20% • Operational feasibility 15% • Team readiness 10% • Scalability 10% REQUIRED APPLICATION INFORMATION • Selected project and environmental problem statement • Proposed solution and impact measurement approach • Current traction / pilot needs • Team profile and funding/support request • Attachments and evidence REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS Project profile · Evidence file · Product images · Demo video · Financial summary KEY DATES Applications Open: August 1, 2026 Application Deadline: September 10, 2026 Shortlisting: September 20, 2026 Final Pitch Day: October 5, 2026 Winners Announced: October 7, 2026 FORMAT · In-person final with online application — Muscat Innovation Hub PARTICIPATION FEE · Free MAX APPLICATIONS · 100 CONTACT Email: sustainability.cup@majlis.om Phone: +968 9000 2002

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