Asian Climate-SDG Technology Innovation Hackathon for Next-generation (ACTION) 2025

The ACTION Hackathon is a regional competition that brought together young innovators to develop technological solutions at the intersection of climate change and human health. It is jointly organized by Tsinghua University, The University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore and the World Meteorological Organization. Teams submit proposals, receive mentorship, and advance through preliminary review, semi-finals and a final showcase. Finalist teams present their solutions in a Hong Kong roadshow and at COP30.

Mentorship during the semi-final stage; opportunity to travel to Hong Kong for a roadshow; opportunity to showcase innovations at COP30; evaluation and exposure to expert panel.

Young innovators from Asia.

Teams submitted proposals for preliminary review; selected teams advanced to semi-finals, received mentorship, and presented in an online defense; finalists advance to in-person presentation rounds.