We are seeking solutions that promote the use of new renewable energy sources (solar, wind, biomass, etc.) that are economically attractive and promote access to low-cost energy for the most vulnerable populations.
The COP26, conference promoted by the United Nations Organization, gathers together global leaders, responsible for the climate agendas, to discuss and align actions around the Climate Change challenges. The Race to Zero and Race to Resilience campaigns seek to engage governments, companies, investors, academics and civil society leaders to make carbon emissions neutral by 2050.
The event will take place in November 2021, in Glasgow, UK and the selected companies will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions and promote their businesses.
The State of São Paulo will also be at COP26, and has committed to the NET ZERO 2050 through an Action Plan.
NET ZERO AGENDA 2050 - SÃO PAULO STATE GOVERNMENT
The State of São Paulo, when compared to Brazil and many countries, has low greenhouse gasses emissions – about 3.4 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per capita annually (2019 data) or 150 million tons in total. However, the Climate Action Plan achieves zero emissions, seems. a great opportunity for a green revolution to recover from the economic and social impacts in the post pandemic world.
2ND EDITION OF THE ACCELERATION PROGRAM
For three months, 20 SMEs with highly innovative solutions to tackle challenges identified by the State of Sao Paulo in line with their Climate Action Plan will engage in a series of curated matchmaking and capacity building activities with a cohort of 15 SME from UK to take part in this Impact Acceleration Programme with the view of establishing equitable innovation partnerships.
Working with Connected Places Catapult (CPC), the British Consulate and InvestSP, we will promote many online activities, mentorships with our specialists community and connection with stakeholders from Brazilian Government, innovation ecosystem and partners.
NET ZERO CHALLENGES 2050
We are seeking solutions to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases in urban and industrial centers through the adoption of more efficient equipment and products with greater energy efficiency and to capture, store, use or remove carbon from the atmosphere.
We are seeking solutions that stimulate the supply chain of advanced vehicles (electric and others) and their components as well as less polluting solutions for individual and collective transport or solutions that can help to accelerate the transition to sustainable fuels and means of transport for passengers and logistics.
We are seeking solutions that use smart technologies to prevent or provide warnings to environmental changes, disasters and/or calamities and identify resilient infrastructure solutions to preemptively respond to potential disasters and protect communities.
BENEFITS
What about the incentives for accelerated companiesParticipation in international events
Showcase at COP26, UN conference for climate action, and participation at the Civtech Alliance Global ScaleUp Programme.
Partnership with UK startups
Collaboration with 10 UK startups, selected by Catapult.
Public sector exploration
Mentoring and conversations to get a deeper understanding about public sector in Brazil.
IdeiaGov Community
Connection with stakeholders from Brazil and UK.
Access to our coworking
A spot for all companies in our space in São Paulo city.
Acceleration Activities
Workshops, mentoring and connections with relevant stakeholders of the innovation and impact ecosystem, 100% online activities.
