UNIDO Cleantech Innovation

Ms. Fatou Haidara, UNIDO Deputy Director General, Managing Director, Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations, and Director General's Special Representative for Africa, gave the keynote address on the role of UNIDO in promoting innovation to unlock opportunities for sustainability at the 7th SADC Industrialisation Week in Harare, Zimbabwe yesterday. This was part of the SIW plenary session which unpacked the theme of the 7th SIWd, namely "Promoting innovation to unlock opportunities for sustainable economic growth and development towards an industrialised SADC". Following the opening plenary, Mr. Diego Masera, UNIDO Representative for Southern Africa, and Industrial Development Officer Ms. Karin Reiss-Haimbala, had discussions Ms. Haidara on the EELA sessions and ESCO training that will take place over the next two days (see photograph below). Ms. Haidara was also the opening speaker at a well-attended parallel session on Industrial Matters, hosted by UNIDO. This session included presentations on UNIDO's work on Digitalization/AI, Industrial Skills Development, Eco/Integrated Agro Parks, Pharmaceutical Industries, Industry Decarbonisation and Cleantech Value Chains, and Industrial Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy for Industrial Parks in South Africa. Sida SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE) Sanedi.org The SAEEC Confederation #SIW2024 #energyswitch #energyefficiency

📢 Did you hear? Registration for #Innovate4Climate 2024 in Berlin is now OPEN! Join us from September 10-12 for 3 days focused on #carbonmarkets and #carbonpricing ➡️ https://lnkd.in/er7WjM2v 

#UNIDO has published the first global call-for-proposals for the Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility! This call, open until 19 August, aims to support catalytic and scalable pilot demonstration projects in #DevelopingCountries in four critical areas for #CleanEnergy transitions: ✅ Critical Minerals ✅ Clean Hydrogen ✅ Smart Energy (Digitalization) ✅ Industrial Decarbonization Register to join virtually 👉https://shorturl.at/Rq8oz. Accelerating innovation for #ClimateAction is a priority for UNIDO, contributing to inclusive and sustainable #IndustrialDevelopment. More 👉https://lnkd.in/d_QM8wUv Help us to accelerate innovative solutions for a sustainable future!  Ayrton Fund | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | The Global Programme for Hydrogen in Industry | UNIDO's Industrial Decarbonization Accelerator | UNIDO Environment | UNIDO Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency Unit | UNIDO Small Hydropower | Global Eco-Industrial Park Programme | Alliance for Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing in Africa (AISMA) | UNIDO Cleantech Innovation | Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) | Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN)

📢 Attention Innovators and Entrepreneurs! 📢 ⏳ Only 9 days left until the #GCIP applications close! Don't wait until the last minute – submit your application now to avoid any last-minute challenges. We are looking for innovative, scalable, and market-driven cleantech solutions from SMEs and start-ups. The GCIP programme offers: 🌟 Comprehensive training to de-risk your business 🌟 Mentorship from industry experts 🌟 Networking opportunities with key stakeholders Apply today and take the first step towards transforming your ideas into reality! 👉 Apply Now @ https://lnkd.in/dq4TCntu #GCIP #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Mentorship #Networking #ApplyNow

📢 Heads up, #cleantech community! If you work on #solutions in #foodsecurity, #agribusiness, sustainable agriculture or other areas related to combating hunger, submit your proposal to get a chance to present your #innovation at the World Without Hunger Conference (WWHC). 👉 Application deadline is 15 AUGUST! #WorldWithoutHunger #ProgressbyInnovation

📢 The 2024 round of applications for the #GCIPCambodia accelerator is now open! If you are a #startup working in #cleantech-related areas, including in #RenewableEnergy, #EnergyEfficiency, #AdvancedMaterials, #GreenTransportation & #GreenConstruction, do not miss your chance to join the global #GCIP community. 👉 Apply here UNTIL 7 SEPTEMBER: https://lnkd.in/d8Cn43rS WHAT DOES GCIP OFFER? ✅ Extensive business training & mentoring 📚 ✅ Investment pitch support & investment facilitation 💼 ✅ Networking with industry experts, #innovators & prospective partners 🤝 ✅ Opportunities to win a cash prize, showcase innovation at the GCIP Global Forum & compete in a pitching competition together with the GCIP finalists from other countries 🌐🏆 By bridging the gap between cleantech innovators and market access, GCIP enables the growth and acceleration of local innovations that contribute to national #lowcarbon #industry development & help mitigate climate change 🌍 UNIDO | Global Environment Facility | Techo Startup Center | UNIDO Cambodia

🌍✨ Paris 2024 is setting a new benchmark for Sustainability and Innovation. From cutting-edge ecobranding that minimizes environmental impact, to groundbreaking efforts in reducing carbon emissions and promoting local community benefits, the Games are showcasing how Global Events can prioritize our planet and advocate for a greener future. Swipe through our carousel to discover how Paris 2024 is leading the charge in climate action and inspiring future events to follow. 🏅🌱 #Paris2024 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EcoBranding Photo Credits: International Olympic Committee – IOC

A big THANK YOU to 4000 followers 🎉 Within the last 9 months, the GCIP global community doubled, and we keep growing! We value your continuous engagement and interest in our work and will keep informing you about the latest news and developments 📢 Many thanks to the Global Environment Facility and the Green Climate Fund for their support and to our partners for joint project activities, events & outreach! UNIDO | Rana Ghoneim | Olga Rataj | The Network for Global Innovation | Cleantech Group | Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) | Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment (FLCTD) | Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP)-Lesotho | Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP)-Türkiye | GCIP Moldova. Clean technology innovation programme for SMEs and start-ups in Moldova | Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development - Kingdom of Morocco | Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) | Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria | TÜBİTAK | Techo Startup Center | International Green Technologies & Investments Center (IGTIC) | Greencubator | Technology Innovation Agency | National Center for Sustainable Energy

#UNIDO has published the first global call-for-proposals for the Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility! This call, open until 19 August, aims to support catalytic and scalable pilot demonstration projects in #DevelopingCountries in four critical areas for #CleanEnergy transitions: ✅ Critical Minerals ✅ Clean Hydrogen ✅ Smart Energy (Digitalization) ✅ Industrial Decarbonization Register to join virtually 👉https://shorturl.at/Rq8oz. Accelerating innovation for #ClimateAction is a priority for UNIDO, contributing to inclusive and sustainable #IndustrialDevelopment. More 👉https://lnkd.in/d_QM8wUv Help us to accelerate innovative solutions for a sustainable future!  Ayrton Fund | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | The Global Programme for Hydrogen in Industry | UNIDO's Industrial Decarbonization Accelerator | UNIDO Environment | UNIDO Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency Unit | UNIDO Small Hydropower | Global Eco-Industrial Park Programme | Alliance for Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing in Africa (AISMA) | UNIDO Cleantech Innovation | Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) | Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN)

🔔 GCIP Nigeria: Quick reminder! The deadline for applications is just around the corner! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to showcase your innovative ideas. Please ensure your submissions are in by 14 July. Apply here: gcip.tech/register🚀