Download - [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