Call For Innovation!

Objectives

Climate Awareness

To educate and raise awareness of young generation toward climate issues and ESG

Green Jobs Opportunity

To connect talents with the innovations in reducing GHG emission and unlock green jobs opportunities

Climate Impact

To accelerate and escalate the impact of climate innovation in addressing 2030 target

Challenge Areas

Sustainable Transport & Renewable Energy

Transportation and energy are two things that are always connected. The most human GHG-generating activity is from transporting and creating energy. Now we should think about how to enable responsible transport with high efficiency and low greenhouse gas emissions. as well as empowering renewable energy uses and the ecosystem that supports them. Examples:

• EV retrofitting for vehicles

• Low GHG shipping

• Practical renewable energy

• Smart energy management and storage

Circular Economy & Responsible Resource Uses

Clean water, food, and land availability keep decreasing and at the same time, waste never stops being produced by humans. Circularity, waste management, and new/alternative solutions for resources are the keys to solving this problem.

• Alternative foods + proteins

• Vertical/Urban Farming

• Agriculture, biotech, and natural solution

• Waste management

• Circular economy

Resilience in Built Environment and Sustainable Industry Transition

Climate Change Management, Reporting, and Financing

Fast, monotonous, and exploited resource uses and processes in order to have the same output in a process have been proven as an unsustainable way to live. Restoring resilience is also key to surviving climate change. How we live with low entropy is important for the next decade.

• Energy efficiency

• Sustainable building

• Zero-un off technology

Rapid growth in climate change urgency to be solved has pushed us to build the infrastructure for climate change management and reporting, so we can support solutions, policies, and investment in climate change solutions easily and directly. Additionally, carbon taxing and trade as a global agreement to reduce carbon emissions is something new and needs to be considered together.

• Funding for green project

• Carbon trade

• Carbon capture and storage

Who Can Apply

High School & University Level

We are finding teams consisting of students from high school and university who want to start a business by building on their business idea or research results and making it into a real business. The idea has to fit into one of the challenge areas and be the solution to the climate and environmental issues.

Early Stage Startup

If you are an early-stage startup working on climate and sustainability issues in addressing one of the challenge areas, still in the bootstrapping—Seed stages, and wants to expand your network, capability, and chances of getting kick start grants and sales opportunity with public partners, this program is perfect for you!

Selection & Evaluation Criteria

General Requirement

1. For student-level applicants, it is mandatory to complete two short courses on our Learning Management System (LMS) platform called XSEED (https://xseed.ecoxyztem.com) and obtain a completion certificate to receive additional credit points. (Optional)

2. Fill and complete the registration form and submit the idea proposal to the given link: High School & University Level (https://bit.ly/CIA2024HBUL) & Early Stage Startup (https://bit.ly/CIA2024HBES)

3. Willing to spend 4-6 hours per week during the programme in April - September 2024

4. Business ideas must be in the predetermined scope (climate-tech)

5. Have precise, detailed, and clear sustainability targets that contribute to at least one of the environmental pillar in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

6. The business must have a social/environmental impact

High School & University Level

1. University or highschool Student

2. Complete two short courses on our Learning Management System (LMS) platform called XSEED (https://xseed.ecoxyztem.com) and obtain a completion certificate to receive additional credit points (Optional)

3. A gender balance or woman led team is highly encouraged

4. Submit an application by following the questions and guideline on this link: https://bit.ly/CIA2024HBUL

Early Stage Startup

1. A sustainable and climate-tech startup (bootstrapping—seed stages)

2. A gender balance or women led team is highly encouraged

3. Application is submitted by the founders/cofounders

4. Submit an application by following the questions and guideline on this link: https://bit.ly/CIA2024HBES

Evaluation Criteria

We will evaluate your eligibility based on the potential to create a significant impact and solve challenges in your industry. We will also look into the compatibility of your proposed innovative solutions with the identified challenge areas. The following criteria will be used to guide the review of your innovation:

1. Transformative potential: The solution’s overall potential for creating significant impact within its area of focus

2. Environmental Impact: The solution’s potential for impact on increasing circular resource flows and lowering climate impact

3. Community & Social Impact: The solution’s potential for creating thriving cities and creating new opportunities for diverse communities in the city

4. Technical Feasibility: The technical feasibility of bringing the solution to market

5. Team Feasibility and Capabilities: Why are you the right person to solve this challenge and how your team can execute the solution?

6. Financial Feasibility: Your company or initiative’s ability to demonstrate a pathway to profit or sustained operations

7. Scale & Replicability: The solution’s potential and ability to scale and be replicated across different cities and urban contexts

Target Engagement

7 Cities Across Indonesia

50+ Universities with 3,000 Students and 30 Lecturers

30 Climate-Tech Startups

30+ Communities and Youth

5 Public Places Partnership

Timeline

Why You Should Apply

Its Free!

Participation in the program is entirely complimentary, with no associated charges or fees. We are delighted to offer this opportunity to you free of charge, ensuring accessibility for all interested individuals

Exposure & Strategic Networking

Acquire access to an expansive network of distinguished experts and receive comprehensive support throughout the mentorship program

Pitching & Demo Day

Get the opportunity to scale up your solutions and explore potential collaborations with the potential industry partners

Kick Start Grants

The best innovations stand a chance to receive kick-start grants totaling IDR 550 million for both Student and Early Stage levels, along with the potential for investment reaching up to IDR 2.25 billion

Collaboration Opportunities

Present your solutions at Demo Day, where you'll have the opportunity to engage with potential public partners. Unlock the potential for collaborative projects that can significantly enhance the growth of your startup

Certificate of Completion

Attain a credential from the Climate Innovation Acceleration program, along with a certificate of completion recognizing your valuable engagement in activities that benefit you

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Community Partners

Frequently Asked Question

1. What is Climate Innovation Acceleration (CIA)?

Climate Innovation Acceleration (CIA) is a comprehensive series of programs designed to connect climate enthusiasts with potential innovations, thereby accelerating the impact of addressing climate challenges on a large scale. The collective efforts emanating from program awareness and solutions actively contribute to supporting Indonesia in achieving its Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) target by 2030.

2. What are the Objectives of Climate Innovation Acceleration?

• Climate Awareness: Educating and raising awareness among the younger generation regarding climate issues and ESG.

• Green Jobs Opportunity: Connecting talents with innovations that reduce GHG emissions and unlocking opportunities for green jobs.

• Climate Impact: Accelerating and amplifying the impact of climate innovation in achieving the ENDC target by 2030.

3. What is the Theme and Subthemes of the CIA Program?

The theme of this program is "Building Climate-Tech Ecosystem to Accelerate Ecopreneurs in Reaching ENDC Target by 2030." Subthemes, which also serve as challenging areas, include:

• Sustainable Transport & Renewable Energy

• Circular Economy & Responsible Resource Uses

• Resilience in Built Environment and Sustainable Industry Transition d. Climate Change Management, Reporting, and Financing

4. What Does the Program Encompass?

This 6-month program includes digital learning through our X-Seed platform, in-class mentorship, pitching preparation, demo-day, piloting project, impact showcase, and networking programs. These elements support young entrepreneurs in developing business models aligned with climate-positive principles and fitting into one of the challenge areas in this program.

7. What benefits will I receive upon program completion?

• Free participation

• Access to a network of high-profile experts and support

• Opportunity to scale up solutions and explore collaborations with the industry

• Chance to receive kick-start grants totaling IDR 550 million for both Student and Early Stage levels, with potential investment reaching up to IDR 2.25 billion

• Credential from the Climate Innovation Acceleration program and a certificate of completion

8. Who Should Sign Up for the Program?

9. Can I Join This Program Individually or in Groups?

Both categories should register as a team, with a maximum of 3 people from any major and background. Teams can be from different campuses and fields of study. A gender-balanced or women-led team is highly encouraged.

10. Is This Program Open for International Applicants?

This program is only open to Indonesian high school students, SMA International di Indonesia, Mahasiswa dari Kampus di Indonesia, and Indonesian-based startups.

11. What Does a Gender-Balanced Team Mean?

A team consisting of male and female members who have equal access to rewards, resources, opportunities, and participate in decision-making.

12. What Are the Consequences if I Don't Fully Participate in the Training Programs?

The program requires 4-7 hours per week from April to September 2024, mostly held during weekends. Full attendance is encouraged, and teams attending all sessions will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas and solutions at Demo Day. Communication is open for those unable to join specific sessions.

5. Is There a Registration Fee for this Program?

No, this program is free of charge.

6. How long is the registration period open?

Program registration is open from January 26, 2024, to March 30, 2024.

• Enrolled high school and university students interested in turning their business ideas or research results into a real business.

• Early-stage startups at bootstrapping—seed stages—working on climate and sustainability issues and seeking to expand networks, capabilities, and chances of receiving kick-start grants.

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