Greentech mobility and CASE infrastructure
Background
The Global Entrepreneurship Centre (GEC) aids transformative firms with a sustech emphasis, advancing circularity, meeting Paris Accord climate goals, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Based in Germany, GEC serves as an innovation hub and impact investor, scaling sustainable tech innovation globally. It tackles scaling hurdles for deep-tech startups emphasizing sustainable development, circular economy, and climate protection. Backed by Rhein-Kreis-Neuss, North Rhine Westphalia, and German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, GEC is a unique structure targeting scaling challenges of impactful SusTechs.
Who should apply?
You possess a strong drive to create a meaningful impact. Your objectives revolve around effectively expanding your technology startup (TRL4-9) to generate a significant influence. You're diligently striving to advance your technology, attract initial customers, and persuade investors with your exceptional business plan. As responsibilities accumulate, you might find yourself contemplating:
- What are the pertinent priorities for amplifying our business, team, and technology?
- How can we ensure ample investment to create a substantial effect?
- What steps can we take to transition from pilot projects to securing commercial agreements with our customers?
- Is our innovative solution adequately safeguarded to support its expansion?
- Which processes must we implement to facilitate exponential growth?
Benefits:
- Secure up to €200,000 to fuel your scale-up voyage (comprising grants and convertible loan investments as in-kind offerings).
- Enhance your narrative of sustainability and impact, cultivating an authentic responsible business image while boosting your appeal to potential investors.
- Become part of our enduring, cooperative community of kindred startup creators and innovators.
- Forge connections with global industry collaborators, investors, scholars, and specialists.
- Gain entry to our affiliated laboratory amenities, shared workspace, and event venues in Meerbusch / Düsseldorf, Germany.
The Challenges:
- Greentech mobility and CASE infrastructure
- Inclusive autonomous transportation of passengers and goods
- Zero-emission hydrogen technologies for heavy commercial transport and waterway logistics
Published on 16 August 2023.