“Go Green with Taiwan,” a campaign officially launched on June 19, 2024, by TAITRA, is calling on eco-conscious businesses and entrepreneurs across Africa to submit their applications for a chance to win a prize for developing innovative green products and solutions.
“Go Green with Taiwan” Competition
The competition aims to identify and celebrate cutting-edge green products and solutions that have the potential to make a positive impact on the environment. It is open to businesses and entrepreneurs from all over the world.
What is “Go Green with Taiwan” Looking for?
The project is seeking proposals that address a wide range of environmental challenges, including:
(1) Climate change mitigation and adaptation
(2) Renewable energy and energy efficiency
(3) Sustainable waste management
(4) Pollution prevention and control
(5) Green building and construction
(6) Sustainable transportation.
Selection Criteria and Stages of the Competition
Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals will be meticulously evaluated based on: Resonance with the public; Feasibility; Innovation; and Integration of Taiwanese green products and solutions.
Each category carries an equal weight of 25%, ensuring a holistic assessment of the proposals’ merits.
Competition Stages:
Stage 1: Applicants will need to submit a brief proposal outlining their green product or solution.
Stage 2: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a more detailed proposal and participate in a pitch session.
Prizes: The top 3 winners of the “Go Green with Taiwan” competition will receive a prize package that includes: USD 20,000 cash prize and a fully sponsored trip to Taiwan for the awards ceremony; Mentorship from industry experts; Marketing and promotional support.
How to Apply: The deadline for submitting proposals is August 31st, 2024. For more information on the competition and how to apply, please contact the organizers.
About TAITRA
Founded in 1970, TAITRA is Taiwan’s foremost nonprofit trade-promoting organization.
Sponsored by the government and industry organizations, TAITRA assists enterprises in expanding their global reach.
TAITRA is headquartered in Taipei and has a team of 1,300 specialists, operating in five local offices in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung, as well as 63 branches worldwide.
Together with Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) and Taiwan Trade Center (TTC), TAITRA has formed a global network dedicated to promoting world trade.
Taiwan Trade Center, Nairobi
Established in 2007, the Taiwan Trade Center in Nairobi promotes Taiwan products and provides free services to businesspersons in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Seychelles, Comoros, and Somalia, wishing to engage with Taiwanese businesses or visit Taipei Trade Shows.
For more information, visit Taiwantrade or contact the Taiwan Trade Center, Nairobi.
Organizers Contact:
Growthpad Digital Consulting on behalf of TAITRA
Submit your proposals via: https://go-green.growthpad.co.ke/
Email: gogreentaiwan@growthpad.co.ke
Taiwan Trade Center, Nairobi, I&M Bank House, 4th Floor, 2nd Ngong Ave., Upperhill
P.O. Box 19363-00202, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: nairobi@taitra.org.tw
For more details, visit the website Taiwan Trade Center, Nairobi.
For media inquiries, please contact: Growthpad Digital Consulting
Email: gogreentaiwan@growthpad.co.ke
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