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Global Cleantech Innovation Programme For SMEs and Startups In Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan About the Programme The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP), currently running in 7 countries, including Pakistan, is a three year programme that aims at developing a sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem, while supporting clean technology innovations in SMEs and startup entrepreneurs to maximize their opportunities to achieve sustainable commercial success. The GCIP for SMEs in Pakistan is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and is implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with the support of local partners. The Cleantech Open – the biggest cleantech accelerator in the United States of America – is the programme's global partner. The programme will utilize the Cleantech Open's proven model to support cleantech startups and SMEs for the implementation of the acceleration programme in Pakistan. The Cleantech Programme in Pakistan focuses on fostering emerging and commercially viable clean technology startups to fuel green industrial growth in the country, while small and medium-sized enterprises are provided with training, mentoring, and access to potential investors. The Programme will adopt the GEF-UNIDO Cleantech ecosystem approach which, among others, includes close engagement with the private sector, scaling up the momentum for sustainable industrial development and strengthening the policy framework as required. By working closely with SMEs, national ministries, academia, industrial associations, provincial governments, potential investors, partner agencies and autonomous research centers in the country and abroad, this Programme will establish an effective awareness campaign and platform to mobilize interest among targeted beneficiaries and ensure the adequate buy-in of SMEs. Why Apply? The only Cleantech Innovation Programme in Pakistan cooperating directly with the Cleantech Open – the largest cleantech accelerator based in Silicon Valley, USA The 5 best business ideas will receive USD 15,000 to 20,000 each (cash & services) In addition, all winners will be funded to participate in the Cleantech Open's Annual Global Forum to be held in Silicon Valley, USA, in November 2015. What will I gain from the programme and participation? Great opportunity to work with professional mentors and experts Participation in the intensive business courses designed by the Cleantech Open Access to investors and potential customers Networking opportunities, access to media coverage Participation in clean technologies and business related workshops, events, and meetings Pakistan Call for Applications Do you have an interesting cleantech innovation, tell us about it. The Cleantech Programme in Pakistan is open for applications, with the registration deadline on 15th May 2015. The competition is open to all those living in Pakistan with business ideas and prototypes under the eligible four categories. You can get involved in the competition in the following roles: Applicant Mentor Judge Volunteer Sponsor Attendee for ree F n n tio ista k tra gis IP Pa e R GC How to apply? It's time to take the rst step in realizing your potential as a cleantech entrepreneur! Apply online through the Cleantech Open's Pakistan website: http://www.cleantechopen.com/Pakistan Contact us for questions concerning the competition/accelerator programme: [email protected] For further details visit: www.cleantech.pk http://www.facebook.com/GCIPPakistan Application Deadline: 15 May, 2015 18:00 p.m. Competition Timelines: 15 May Business ideas applications submission deadline 15 July Up to 25 business ideas will be selected as seminalists and will pass through the acceleration phase. Acceleration phase will include: 3 days intensive business training (National Academy) July to September Thematic courses and webinars (marketing, business management, sales, product/technology assessment, etc.) Business Clinic - intensive one-on-one meetings with specialist mentors Continuous work with generalist mentors to develop business ideas into business models Mock Judging October November The Final Presentation & National Awards Ceremony Global Forum (Silicon Valley - USA) GCIP Awards 2015 $20,000 National Winner $15,000 3 Category Winner (Each) $15,000 Women Lead Team / Women Focused Idea Awards are package of cash & services. Pakistan Global Partners of the GCIP for SMEs in Pakistan The Global Environment Facility (GEF) unites 183 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. An independently operating nancial organization, the GEF provides grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mandate of UNIDO is to promote and accelerate sustainable industrial development in developing countries and economies in transition. UNIDO's vision is a world where economic development is sustainable and economic progress is equitable. The Cleantech Open is a not-for-prot organization that runs the world's largest accelerator for Cleantech start-ups with mission to nd, fund and foster entrepreneurs with big ideas that address today's most urgent energy, environmental and economic challenges. A network of more than 2,000 volunteers powers this process: remarkable professionals who lend their time and expertise to entrepreneurs, facilitating the growth of the Cleantech industry and the positive impact that will come from such technologies Information and Documents required for participating in Cleantech Business Competition Application and Account Creation Submission of Applications at www.cleantechopen.com/pakistan Online submission of the basic information: Creating Team Prole Name of the Team ( Name should be a proper name, which at later stage can be registered ) Team Description (Team leader and Team members’ names) Company Information (Tag Line, Summary, Solution, Problem statement, Successes;100 words each) Screening of applications by GCIP International team Screening, Webinars and National Academy Declaration of Seminalists Webinars for the Seminalist (Webinars on topics of Market Fit, Sustainability, HR Structure, Financial Plan, Executive Summary, Investor Pitch etc.) Submission of further documents based on the information shared in Webinars National Academies & Mock Judging Final Presentation Judging and Awards Final presentation & evaluation of information by Judges Declaration of Winners and learning trip to USA Offer of Post Competition Services for all Seminalists The GCIP holds the world’s biggest cleantech competition simultaneously in Malaysia Armenia, India, Turkey, Pakistan, South Africa & Thailand Armenia India Turkey programme under implementation Malaysia Pakistan South Africa Global Cleatech Innovation Programme (GCIP Pakistan) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) 7th Floor, Serena Business Complex, G-5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan TELEPHONE: +92 51 8354813, E-mail: [email protected] Thailand
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