The Climate Champion Competition is SDS Asia’s flagship platform for transforming promising climate ideas into powerful, fundable pitches. Too often, strong solutions remain overlooked because they aren’t communicated effectively. This programme bridges that gap—equipping founders with the tools, confidence, and clarity to tell their story, connect with the right partners, and secure the resources they need to grow. Run as a high-energy competition over several weeks or as part of a longer innovation pipeline, the process combines targeted workshops, one-on-one coaching, and a high-stakes pitch event. Entrepreneurs learn to sharpen their value proposition, align their solution to climate impact priorities, and deliver pitches that resonate with investors, partners, and the wider ecosystem. The journey culminated in a live pitch for a NPR 300,000 cash prize pool, awarded to accelerate their solutions. The finalists represented diverse sectors—climate-smart agriculture, waste valorisation, renewable energy innovation, sustainable materials, and digital climate resilience—proving that with the right support, climate entrepreneurs can pitch as powerfully as they innovate.