Nov. 15, 2017 – Local Saint Vincent and the Grenadines industry experts will gather for a Panel discussion and Idea Generation Session in Arnos Vale, St. Vincent on November 28th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm to discuss the current climate-related challenges being faced in SVG and the opportunities for potential business development.
Idea generation session is apart of the upcoming Caribbean GreenTech Start-Up Boot Camp which is being hosted by the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) in collaboration with Constructive Solutions Inc. The Bootcamp will run from November 30 – Dec 2, 2017
The Idea Generation Session will be enlightened Entrepreneurs through a panel discussion with industry-specific experts on the current climate-related challenges being faced in SVG and the business solutions that can be developed to meet these existing needs. Participants will after which be exposed what to expect from the three-day boot camp by the event trainers by from a mini mock- pitching and training session.
To date, the boot camps have attracted over 300 attendees, presented over 30 new business ideas, awarded prizes worth tens of thousands of dollars and drawn the attention of regional investors investigating involvement with the top ideas.
Through the Caribbean GreenTech Start-Up boot camps, start-ups focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, water/waste management, sustainable agriculture/agribusiness, and resource use efficiency will receive opportunities for further development.
Start-ups will also have the opportunity to network with like-minded young start-up companies, industry experts, and mentors, as well as gain invaluable insights and lessons for developing a successful cleantech business. The Center’s regional hubs will also be provided training at the boot camps to equip them with the know-how needed to better conduct such CCIC programs in their respective countries.
At the boot-camps, start-ups will be exposed to the rudiments of developing a start-up team and will be provided mentorship from business and cleantech experts to improve their business concepts. At the end of the event, each team will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges who will select the top three startups.
The first-place idea will win USD 1,000, while the second and third-place winners will receive USD 500 and USD 250, respectively.
Registration fee per person for Caribbean GreenTech Startup Bootcamp SVG is XCD 20. Applications for CGSB Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are open through Tuesday, Nov. 21. Apply now at http://www.caribbeancic.org/bootcamp or https://ccic.typeform.com/to/k3bKIj
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