[challenge:future] iedc's green bridge

The GREEN Bridge

Through innovation to aSustainable future

Building Bridges

The GREEN Bridgepresents:

IEDC ‘s THINK TANK

Innovation

Sustainability

Green Energy

Environment

MBA StudentsEntrepreneurship

Solar Powered Lighting

New business models

IEDC-TTBled School of Management’s Think Tank

New Busin

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Sustainability

Innovation

Green

IEDC-TT

Mission :

Through innovation on top of green energy infrastructure to future sustainable business

opportunities.

1.6 Billion people have noaccess to electricity

500 Million Africans use the sun as their main source of lighting

Complete darkness ..or flickering of candles• No studying•No working•No entertainment• No proper healthcare•Danger

Nighttime in Africa means:

Green energy based on new technologies will create affordable source of energy, creating a wealth of new opportunities for local businesses in Africa

THINK! ACT! INNOVATE!

New Sustainable Green Business opportunities!

New Business Models

Green Energy Solutions

Students from IEDC

IEDC THINK TANK

Benefits of solar powered lighting in Africa

• Creating new job opportunities• Benefiting communities• Better for health-compared to kerosene lamps• Eco friendly• Social aspect: light brings communities together• Safety: No fire hazard + Road safety• Last but not least creates foundation for new

business opportunities

Building on top of existing green initiatives:

IEDC’s GREEN Bridge will

Connect innovative and open-minded IEDC students, alumni, lecturers, professors & NGOs

-> Together they will help to bridge the poverty gap by enabling business opportunities using solar powered lighting

STIMULATE CHANGE

IEDC’s Green Bridge:

Business EducationSustainable

Value