SparkLabs launches $75K climate prize for Korean startups ahead of COP31
SparkLabs has introduced a $75,000 prize for Korean climate startups, offering exposure to global judges and investors. The initiative ties into COP31 in Türkiye later this year, aiming to highlight local innovation in the sector. Applications are open for ventures addressing climate challenges.
Sources: koreatechdesk.com
“This prize underscores growing investor interest in Asia-Pacific climate startups, a shift from the sector’s traditional Western focus, as global events like COP31 push regional players into the spotlight.”
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