The first Clean Tech Bootcamp came to a close in Hanoi on October 17with the participation of 24 small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The camp aimed to develop clean energyinnovations, energy-efficient solutions and adaptation techniques in thefields of transport, agri-business, and water management.
The initiative was developed by the World Bank’s Climate TechnologyProgramme (CTP) in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) inan effort to accelerate the growth of green businesses in the region andreduce the impact of climate change.
According to theWorld Bank’s senior environmental economic expert Laura Altinger,Vietnam’s unique climate and rapid economic growth require appropriateinnovative solutions that are adapted to local conditions.
Thebootcamp comprised lectures and hands-on workshops that providedentrepreneurs the opportunity to refine their product strategies,business models and negotiation skills, as well as build networks withclean-tech investors.
Via the Climate Innovation Centre(Vietnam CIC), the programme will continue to nurture and mentor theSMEs and other climate technology enterprises. Thanks to it, Vietnam CICwill benefit around one million people, including women, children, andthe financially disadvantaged to mitigate the damage caused by climatechange.-VNA
The camp aimed to develop clean energyinnovations, energy-efficient solutions and adaptation techniques in thefields of transport, agri-business, and water management.
The initiative was developed by the World Bank’s Climate TechnologyProgramme (CTP) in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) inan effort to accelerate the growth of green businesses in the region andreduce the impact of climate change.
According to theWorld Bank’s senior environmental economic expert Laura Altinger,Vietnam’s unique climate and rapid economic growth require appropriateinnovative solutions that are adapted to local conditions.
Thebootcamp comprised lectures and hands-on workshops that providedentrepreneurs the opportunity to refine their product strategies,business models and negotiation skills, as well as build networks withclean-tech investors.
Via the Climate Innovation Centre(Vietnam CIC), the programme will continue to nurture and mentor theSMEs and other climate technology enterprises. Thanks to it, Vietnam CICwill benefit around one million people, including women, children, andthe financially disadvantaged to mitigate the damage caused by climatechange.-VNA
