introduction to the cleantech challenge 2014
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Introduction to the CleanTech Challenge 2014
Monday 30 September 2013
London Business School
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: [email protected]
– Come to our events
– Spread the word!
How to participate?
Questions?