cleantech challenge 2013-14 kick off
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The CleanTech Challenge, organized by London Business School and University College London, is a global business plan competition for innovative clean technology business ideas. It brings together business and engineering students to create viable start-ups. Teams compete over three rounds for the £10,000 prize, awarded at the two-day Bootcamp finals in London. Participants are mentored by industry experts from the cleantech, entrepreneurial and related sectors. Read more at http://www.cleantechnologychallenge.comTRANSCRIPT
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@Global_CTC#CTC2014
CleanTech ChallengeUCL Kick-off
21st November 2013
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The CleanTech Challenge
Business plan competition Clean technology business ideas
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Track record
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Power WindowWindows that generate electricity
TU Delft (Netherlands)
Clean Energy financeIncorporated in the UK
SOMBASolar-powered electric bikes
(became project Spin It Green)
Cost-efficient silicon solar cellsIncorporated in Denmark
Structures to fit solar panels in urban environment
Incorporated in the Netherlands
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Growth of the Challenge
Last year:
223 ideas
25 countries
£10,000 prize
149 ideas223 ideas85 ideas76 ideas
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A global competition
Belgium
France Italy
Netherlands
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UCL Kick-off
18.45 - Introduction
18:50 - Tim Barnes – Director of UCL Enterprise & CTC founder Successful collaboration within Cleantech 21st Century start-ups
19:10 - Ben Harriman – Director of Biobean Biobean: The journey of a biofuel start-up
19:20 - The CleanTech Challenge & how to enter
19:30 - Networking & team forming drinks
20.50 - Carry on your conversations at the the Marlborough Arms!
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@Global_CTC#CTC2014
CleanTech ChallengeUCL Kick-off
21st November 2013
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Stage 1 – the idea
Generate a business idea
Individually or as a team
200 words submission
Deadline 26th January 2014
How does clean technology feature?
How would the business operate?
How would it make a difference?
How would the business gain revenues?
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Criteria
With a positive impact on the environment
clear novel feasible
Students (postgraduate strongly encouraged)
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Stage 2 – develop your business
Succesful stage 1 ideas continue Find a team Develop your business plan Get mentoring Submit a slide pack and 1 min pitch video Deadline 9th March 2014
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Stage 3 – the Bootcamp Finals
10 finalists 24th & 25th April 2014 London Business School Challenge question Expert mentoring Pitch your answer Win £10,000
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Competition structure
Stage 1
Idea generation
January
Stage 2
Team formation, idea refinement,
business planMarch
Stage 3Bootcamp finals:
Challenge, mentoring, pitch
April
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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 £10,000
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Why participate?
“This line-up of events, along with continuous networking at these events + online networking, exchange of ideas, communication about trends and success stories etc AND of course the Biz Plan + Video Pitch Round 2 AND BootCamp with intense mentoring and Live Pitch to VCs/Angels/Corporate Ventures/Experts - should make the CTC competition a super-appealing one to participate in for candidates...” Rohan Verma – MBA 2015, CTC 2014 Communications Director
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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
Bootcamp video“It was indeed the acknowledgement from the Cleantech
Challenge, which encouraged us to compete in Venture
Cup and start the company for real.
…we owe A LOT to the Cleantech Challenge!”
BLACK SILICON SOLAR – winners 2011
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Applications will open in December.
Keep in touch:– Website: www.cleantechnologychallenge.com
– Blog: www.cleantechchallenge.wordpress.com
– Twitter: @global_CTC
– Facebook: www.facebook.com/CleanTechChallenge
– LinkedIn group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4142255
– Online networking – demo in foyer
– Register for our newsletter
– Email: [email protected]
– Come to our events
– Spread the word!
After tonight…