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Applications open: The Investor Pitching & Connect in Clean Cooking 2023 programme

Date
23rd May 2023
Categories
Opportunities

Finovista, the Indian in-country partner of the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS)
Programme, has launched a ground-breaking global platform, Investor Pitching & Connect in Clean
Cooking 2023. This pioneering initiative aims to establish a transformative platform that bridges
the divide between investors and trailblazing innovators and entrepreneurs in the field of clean
cooking. Its ultimate mission is to unlock private finance opportunities and facilitate seamless
access to funding for these visionary ventures.


The programme is dedicated to creating a supportive ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs,
enabling them to access finance through robust networks, personalized mentorship, and strategic
market connections. It also strives to bolster the capabilities of impact investors, private investors,
and financial institutions by equipping them with tailored technical assistance and comprehensive
knowledge about the clean cooking sector. This would empower stakeholders to make informed
decisions that could have far-reaching benefits for society, economy and environment.
Moreover, this programme is expected to serves as a pivotal starting point in building a sustainable
pipeline of both solution companies and investors in the long run. Consequently, India has the
potential to emerge as a global hub for clean cooking device solutions, with businesses evolving
into solution suppliers for other countries. Notably, the programme welcomes participation from
all nationalities worldwide through its virtual platform.


Objective
The objective is to leverage private capital to support innovative clean cooking solutions and
services. Eligible ideas and businesses must have a clear and viable business model, as well as the
potential for scalability.

Thematic Area

  • eCooking
  • Solar Cooking
  • LPG / PNG
  • Biogas / Hydrogen
  • Other Modern Energy based Cooking

Eligibility
The Investor Pitching & Connect 2023 is open to all Companies, SMEs, Startups and Innovators
from anywhere in world involved in the design, manufacturing, supply-chain, marketing, funding
and PayGo of modern energy cooking products, solutions and services. The solutions can be in any
stage of Ideation, Demonstration and Scaleup.

Timelines