Deadline: 3 February 2017
Shell India is seeking applications for its #makethefuture Accelerator India programme 2017 with an aim to support anyone with a bright energy idea in action. The programme will help the businesses to build a strong value proposition and enable them to access funding to scale.
Benefits
- The finalists will have the opportunity to attend a two day ‘Accelerator Event’ at the #makethefuture event to be held in Singapore.
- They will then pitch their ideas to an esteemed jury including senior leaders from Shell and Nitin Prasad, Chairman of Shell India.
Eligibility Criteria
- Enterprises must:
- Operate in an Indian city
- Have a registered entity
- Be in post pilot or prototype stage
- Be available to travel to Singapore between 16th – 19th March for the accelerator event.
- They must focus on models or technology to:
- Improve energy efficiency
- Reduce energy waste
- Reduce CO2 emissions
- Generate energy from a new source
- Broaden access to energy
Evaluation Process
There will be 4 stages in the evaluation process:
- Initial screening of applications: Applications will be screened for eligibility against the assessment criteria (see section 3 for criteria) and those who do not meet the criteria will not proceed to the next round.
- Shortlisting: 10 semi-finalists will be shortlisted based on the initial screening of applications
- Evaluation: Based on the assessment criterion, the teams will be ranked.
- Accelerator event: The top three ranks will be invited to participate in an Accelerator event at Make the Future Singapore, a festival of ideas and innovation for Asia taking place from 16-19 March 2017. All applicants will need to be available to attend this event should they be selected as one of the top three finalists.
- Final pitch event: The top three finalists will present their idea to a panel of judges at the Shell Technology Centre Bangalore.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must fill the application form via given website.
Eligible Country: India
For more information, please visit Shell #makethefuture Accelerator India.