UNIDO India Cleantech Open Competition 2017

Organisation : United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Competition Name : India Cleantech Open Competition 2017
Application Last Date : 8th August 2017
Applicable For : Indian Small and Medium Enterprises
Competition Details : https://www.contest.net.in/uploads/24471-TORGCIP.pdf
Home Page : http://www.unido.org/

India Cleantech Open Competition :

** Entries are invited for the Fourth Cycle of India Cleantech Open Competition to identify the most promising entrepreneurs across the nation.

Related : CII 30th Quality Circle Competition 2017 : www.contest.net.in/24346.html

This platform will provide SMEs and entrepreneurs the facilitation needed to launch and create successful and sustainable clean technology ventures and start-ups.

** An ecosystem approach will be followed whereby a common platform will be established; policy framework will be strengthened; and local capacity will be built to forge close partnership between government, academia, business and various key stakeholders including state and non-state players.

** The Programme is focused on enhancing both emerging Cleantech startups and the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and policy framework.
** It aims at promoting Clean Technology Innovations and Entrepreneurship in selected SMEs in India through Cleantech Innovation Platform and Entrepreneurship Acceleration programme.
** Indian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as well as emerging Startups and Entrepreneurs are being invited to submit their application before 8th August 2017.

** Special Recognition and mentorship will be given to Women Entrepreneurs in Clean Technology.
** All submissions will be adjudicated by a panel (Round 1 Judging) representing business, industry, government, academic and R&D fraternity who will meet 20 semi-finalists.

** One of the main objectives of the Indian Cleantech Competition and Accelerator Programme for SME’s and Startups is to equip entrepreneurs with critical skills that will enable them to take their innovation to the commercialization stage, or – if this stage has already been reached – to help them scale up their innovation.

** Therefore, the 20 semi-finalists will attend mentoring programme and business clinics from August to October 2017.
** The workshop will provide assistance refining their applications, helping them to present a sound business case and fine tuning the respective technologies.
** Focus will be placed on, but not limited to, addressing intellectual property concerns, development of a sound business plan and model, advice related to marketing strategies.
** On completion of the coaching, semi-finalists will revise and resubmit their entries. Additionally, they will be provided an opportunity to connect with Investors.
** A second round of adjudication (Round 2 Judging) will take place in December 2017, from which two finalists will be selected.

The selected winner and runner-up will receive assistance in connecting with stakeholders and will be supported in preparing their presentation for the Global Forum.

Parameters for Selection :
** Nature of innovation (Product/Process)
** Patents/design/obtained or applied for
** Technology involved (Innovative/R&D)
** Product/Process feasibility
** Financials and Scalability
** Market outreach
** Sustainable Innovation

* This is not an exhaustive list of selection parameters but an indicative one, and is subject to change and modification.

Key Benefits :
** Shortlisted Semi Finalists will gain access to Mentors, Investors and Sustainability Programs.

** Mentor Programme – Each semi-finalist team will be matched with one general mentor and multiple specialist mentors based on mutual areas of interest and, proper matching of team needs and mentor strengths.

** The aim of mentoring programme is to maximize every participant’s chance of winning the business competition, to raise investment capital and to achieve sustainable commercial success.

** Cleantech training workshops for competing semi-finalist would serve as a guide for them. The end goal is an effective business strategy and a succinct, clear pitch, so that each semi-finalist company emerges from the competition and accelerates with the best shot at success.

** The top two finalists (Winner and Runner-up) will compete at Global Cleantech Competition i.e. “Cleantech Open Global Forum 2017” to be held in February 2018 in California, USA.

Entries and Enquires : (The closing date for entries 8th August 2017)
** To apply for the competition please register your entry online
** You may even send us your entries via hard copy as per the attached

Please send hard copies of your entries to the below mentioned address and also feel free to contact for any clarifications regarding registration format-
Mr. Pradeep Gujarati Deputy Director (Elect.)
Address:
Institute for Design of Electrical Measuring Instruments,
Chunabhatti, Sion,
Mumbai – 400022
Phone: +91-9892070351
Email: idemi@vsnl.net

Mr. S.V. Rasal
Managing Director
Institute for Design of Electrical Measuring Instruments
Phone: 022-24050301/2/3/4
Email: idemi@vsnl.net, info@idemi.org

Mr. Sandeep Tandon
Project In-charge
Global Cleantech Innovation Programme,
UNIDO
Phone: 011-24607106
Email: S.TANDON@unido.org