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Published: 01 Aug 2023 468 views
Wanted! Clean energy innovations contributing to sustainable industrial development
VIENNA - By 2030, clean energy electricity supply must double to limit global temperature rise. Otherwise, the impacts of climate change could jeopardize global energy security and even threaten the supply of renewable energy.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization's Global Call 2023, initiated by UNIDO ITPO Beijing, wants proposals for innovative solutions in clean and smart energy that contribute to inclusive and sustainable industrial development.Multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups are invited to submit technological solutions.
Strategic Categories
Green Hydrogen
• Green hydrogen production (including "super green" hydrogen production)
• Green hydrogen in manufacturing
• Green hydrogen in transportation
• Green hydrogen storage and integration into energy networks
Energy Efficiency
• Digital solutions for energy efficiency
• Secure and efficient energy network (including decentralized energy systems)
• Energy efficiency improvement in industry, construction, and homes
• Industrial design and commercialization of energy efficient products
Clean Energy Innovation
• Renewable energy development and application
• Fuel cell innovation
• Clean energy storage, transportation, and load shifting
• Climate resilience of energy systems
Our mandate, our vision, our work UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations with a unique mandate to promote, dynamize and accelerate industrial development. Our mandate is reflected in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9: “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”, but UNIDO’s activities contribute to all the SDGs. UNIDO’s vision is a world without poverty and hunger, where industry drives low-emission economies, improves living standards, and preserves the... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 20 Aug 2023 |
| Country to study | China |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Winners will get opportunities for matchmaking with investment institutions, industrial parks and local governments; targeted coaching, global matchmaking and networking support; and opportunities to showcase at global high-level events, including the China International Import Expo in November in Shanghai!
• Multinational corporations
• Small and medium-sized enterprises
• Start-ups
• Technology innovation labs
Target Groups
The call for proposals targets private sector entities to submit proposals for each category according to the following sub-categories:
• Technological solutions in the early stage: These are technologies that are at an advanced stage of research and development and ready for implementation, with verified data from testing.
• Technological solutions in the growth stage: These solutions have already been piloted with verified data at a replicable scale and have demonstrated proof of concept (POC).
• Mature technological solutions: These are established technologies on the market that are aiming to expand to new markets.
Candidates may submit up to two applications, and any extra proposals will be excluded based on the order in which they are received.
• Innovative content, competitive advantage and technology maturity of the proposal ?30%?
• Contribution to international climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and environmental sustainability?25%?
• Proven applicability, scalability and possibility of expansion to different geographical and socio-economic contexts, especially in Developing and Emerging Countries?20%?
• Economic and social long-term sustainability?15%?
• Expected occupational return (job creation especially for women and youth, as well as income generation potential)?10%?
The application link for Global Call 2023 is now open!
Application deadline: IN VIEW OF THE ENTHUSIASTIC RESPONSE, THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 20 AUGUST!
For more details visit: UNIDO website.