Deadline: 22-Sep-22

The Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Ministry of Environment launches ClimaTech Run, a global multi-stage programme for tech entrepreneurs who share a collective passion for sustainability and a better future for all.

ClimaTech Run’s tech-startup track provides global startups with the opportunity to pitch during COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, and participate in capacity building, incubation, and acceleration programs.

Thematic Areas

• The ClimaTech Run focuses on the use of ICT in developing innovative solutions and new applications for climate action, notably in the following thematic areas:
  • Energy
  • Food security and agriculture
  • Water management
  • Industry 4.0 for climate action
  • Urban sustainability, Mobility and transportation
  • Other climate resilience applications

Climatech Supports Technologies

• The use of AI in climate forecasting, e-agriculture, and satellite imagery analysis
• IoT and sensor-based applications (weather, soil, and water big data information processing)
• Smart cities applications lead to low carbon footprint and climate adapting economies
• Electric vehicles technologies
• E-waste management and recycling
• Industry 4.0 applications (consumption and waste optimization, quality enhancement)
• ICT applications in green and renewable energy
• Clean Water Technologies

Special focus on Africa

• As African countries face significant risk for a warmer, drier future, innovators and tech startups worldwide can use cutting-edge digital technologies to aid in climate mitigation and adaptation. However, the market for climate tech in Africa is still vastly underserved.
• Climate-focused African tech startups lag significantly in investment inflow, receiving only 0.2 per cent of venture dollars compared to 94 per cent for the United States, Canada, China, and Europe.
• A special prize will be given to the top 2 African startups. The criteria for selection of African startups are the same as the worldwide track but adding that the founders must have a nationality from an African country. The top 5 African startups will be invited to pitch their idea during the global pitch event.

Benefits

• Prizes for this track are:
  • Grand prize of USD 100,000
  • 2nd prize of USD 50,000
  • 3rd prize of USD 25,000
• Benefits for Africa
  • Top African Startup: USD 50,000
  • 2nd prize for African Startup: USD 25,000
  • Access to tailored support programs from ClimaTech Run Partners.

Eligibility Criteria

• Participants must see the following criteria to participate in the competition
• Registered startup operating for over 2 years or a proven track record
• Has a team of at least 2 members, with member’s average age below 40
• Sustainably driven and innovative business-supported by one or more emerging technologies
• Not a spin-off or subsidiary of an existing company
• Has a functional prototype or MVP (minimum viable product)
• The team must have good communication skills and can present their startup in English.

For more information, visit https://climatechrun.com/tech-startups/#