[Island Garden City of Samal] EU-PH Circular Solutions Innovation Challenge (Албания - Тендер #66342668)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines, under the EU–PH Green Economy Partnership (SO2 Green LGUs), is launching an Innovation Challenge to identify and pilot innovative, scalable business solutions that address local circular economy priorities in 10 partner Local Government Units (LGUs): Pasig, Quezon, Caloocan, Baguio, Puerto Princesa, Iloilo, Ormoc, Davao City, Island Garden City of Samal, and Municipality of Del Carmen.

The challenge focuses on three priority areas:

1. Plastic Circularity – innovations in reducing, reusing, recycling, and redesigning plastics.

2. Organic & Food Circularity – reducing food waste, converting organic waste into useful products, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

3. Green Tourism – promoting eco-friendly tourism practices, products, and services that reduce environmental impact while supporting local economies.

Eligible Applicants include individuals, organizations, NGOs, MSMEs, academic institutions, and private sector entities with legal registration (Philippine or equivalent), operational capacity, and solutions at Technology Readiness Level 7 or higher. Each winning proposal will receive USD 35,000–40,000 to implement its solution in one LGU, with one award per LGU.

Proposals must be submitted via the UNDP Quantum ERP system and include a completed application form, proof of registration, proof of bank account, and a pitch deck (max 15 slides) detailing the problem, proposed solution, impact, feasibility, and budget.

Evaluation will consider solution fit and innovation, scalability, socioeconomic and environmental impact, sustainability, and GEDSI inclusion. The process includes shortlisting, LGU pitching, and final selection, with implementation expected to start on