Event information
Energy Catalyst’s mission is to accelerate the innovation needed to reach SDG 7 – clean energy access for all. By providing financial and advisory support to innovators we help create strategic partnerships to improved lives of Africa, Asia and the Indo Pacific region.
Energy Catalyst Round 10 is particularly interested in projects in the Indo Pacific region. This three day event run in partnership with Innovate UK Edge will help build collaborative partnerships with Australian and New Zealand companies to accelerate clean energy access in the Indo Pacific region.
Participants will increase their understanding of market conditions, clean energy ecosystems and specific trends and opportunities within the Indo Pacific. Energy Catalyst is currently funded by the Ayrton Fund
Programme:
This online event will present:
• Analysis of the energy access challenges within the Indo Pacific
• Case studies and shared experiences of UK renewable energy projects
Why the Pacific Islands?
“Pacific Islands Countries (PIC) are heavily reliant on diesel generated power, with large segments of their population living without electricity altogether. Most PICs have ambitious clean energy and electrification
targets which will require a significant shift to renewable energy” World Bank, Powering the Pacific 2021
Benefits in attending:
• Explore PIC renewable energy partnership opportunities
• Find potential innovation collaborators and partners from Australia and New Zealand to help and develop your network in the PIC and globally
• A better understanding of the challenges and opportunities of doing business in PIC, Australia, and New Zealand
• Improve your company profile and value proposition to international partners and investors
• Understand Energy Catalyst’s role as a funder of innovative energy projects in this region and learn about the current Energy Catalyst funding competition open to UK companies and Australian, New Zealand and PIC partners
• Practical guidance on collaborating with like-minded businesses, universities, and governments on broader
overseas knowledge of the Indo Pacific
• Showcasing guidance on the Energy Catalyst Round 10 funding competition for the Indo Pacific Region
• Day one - Tuesday 18 April, 8am - 10am BST (5pm-7pm AEST/7pm-9pm NZST)
• Day two - Wednesday 19 April, 8am - 10am BST (5pm-7pm AEST/7pm-9pm NZST)
• Day three - Thursday 20 April, 8am - 10am BST (5pm-7pm AEST/7pm-9pm NZST) and 8pm - 10pm BST (7am – 9am NZST)
1-1 scheduled online meetings scheduled between participants.
All three days of the event will be hosted on the B2Match online platform.
Speakers will include:
• Department for Business and Trade
• Innovate UK and Innovate UK EDGE
• Other government and industry stakeholders active in the Indo Pacific region
