In Brief:
The latest iteration of TechSprint is being launched as Italy takes on presidency of the G20.
It takes the form of a hackathon-style competition by the BIS Innovation Hub and the Bank of Italy.
Companies are asked to find new ways to tackle challenges in green and sustainable finance.
What does this mean?
Applications are open now for innovative businesses, with the application deadline set as 31 May. A shortlist will be announced on 14 June, with a workshop in August and prize giving in October.
Firms are expected to focus on green tech solutions for issues around data collection, verification and sharing; analysis and assessment of transition and physical climate-related risks; and better connected projects and investors.
