The SA Cleantech Competition invites solutions to some of the  most  critical environmental and economic issues of our  day.  The objective is for entries to lead to job creation, the delivery of improved products, and the introduction of new services, thus contributing to initiatives to stimulate the economic growth of our country. Join us!

Overview

National clean technology competition for green entrepreneurs and SMEs
Green entrepreneurs and SMEs with innovative ideas and concepts for green buildings, renewable energy and energy efficiency are invited to participate in the SA Cleantech competition, which is a component of the Department of Environmental Affairs’ “Greening of COP17” project.
The 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – better known as COP17 – will take place in Durban from 28 November to 9 December this year.
The competition is funded by the Global Environment Facility through the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and administered by the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC-SA) at the CSIR.
Entrepreneurs and SMEs can enter their innovations either as a ‘breakthrough green innovation’, or as an ‘innovative adaptation of an existing green idea’. A panel of experts will select five finalists in each category, while the category winners will be announced at a gala event during COP17 in Durban.
Finalists will receive a start-up package, receive top level international and national mentorship and be matched with potential investors. Their work will also be promoted at COP17 and to the media, with a live pitch at the awards ceremony.