introduction to the cleantech challenge 2014

Introduction to the CleanTech Challenge 2014

Monday 30 September 2013

London Business School

Introduction

Introduction

• Business plan competition

• Jointly organised by UCL and LBS since 2009

• Technical & business post-graduate students

A global competition

Belgium

France Italy

Netherlands

CleanTech Challenge 2013

• 151 ideas from 25 countries

• Winners 2013: PowerWindow (TU Delft, the Netherlands)

Criteria

With a positive impact on the environment

clear novel feasible

Students

Process

Round 1

Idea generation

January

Round 2

Team formation, idea refinement,

business plan

March

Round 3

Bootcamp finals:

Challenge, mentoring, pitch

April

Dr Jeff SkinnerExecutive Director of Deloitte Institute for

Innovation and Entrepreneurship, LBS

Dan SaundersManaging Director, Decarbon Capital

Why participate?

• Test and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills

• Form a multidisciplinary team

• Network with entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors

• Improve the environment

• Start a new venture

• Win a cash prize (£10,000)

What the participants say

“…an amazing experience, the inspiring atmosphere and professional

guidance helped to bring our plans to the next level.”

Team Power Window – winners 2013 – TU Delft

Bootcamp video

• Applications will open in December.

• Keep in touch:– Website: www.cleantechnologychallenge.com

– Blog: http://cleantechchallenge.wordpress.com

– Twitter: @global_CTC

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleanTechChallenge

– LinkedIn group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4142255

– Register to our newsletter

– Email: info@cleantechnologychallenge.com

– Come to our events

– Spread the word!

How to participate?

Questions?