2024 RESULTS

Competition Snapshot

440

Student Participants

128

Proposals Submitted

28

Universities Represented Globally

Video highlight of the Finale coming soon!


Main Competition Winner – £12,000 

ClimShield

Imperial College London

ClimShield's value proposition aims to contribute to the $212 billion needed annually for adaptation finance by 2030 in developing countries, supporting global efforts toward climate resilience. ClimShield’s approach focuses on scaling parametric insurance using affordable premiums and blended finance strategies.

Emerging Markets Winner – £7,000 

MIARO

Alliance Business School Manchester and University of Newcastle

MIARO’s mission is to maximise the impact of climate investments, and channel finance towards regions and communities that need it the most. MIARO is a blended microinsurance, which, unlike traditional insurance, funds local risk reduction projects, reducing insurance costs whilst increasing the financial resilience of local communities in emerging markets.

Data Analytics Winner - £7,000

CLIMATESAFE

Imperial College London

CLIMATESAFE proposes a three-part approach to flood insurance, firstly providing pre-emptive finance to retrofit high-risk homes, secondly utilising data analytics to measure the effectiveness of their adaptation measures and thirdly, making comprehensive insurance available to all high-risk properties.

The Judges

  • Christophe Christiaen

    Head of Innovation and Impact

    UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment

  • Stephanie Niven

    Global Sustainable Equity Portfolio Manager

    Ninety-One

  • Alfred Sandeman

    ESG Analyst

    Candriam

  • Tema Benhalima-Bouville

    Managing Director, Global Innovation

    ENGIE

  • Shahbano Soomro

    Deputy Head of Policy and Advocacy

    Impax Asset Management

  • Glenn O'Halloran

    Executive Director, Environmental and Climate Risks

    Howden