An organization called Impulso Verde 2.0, with support from a range of public and private agencies and NGOs, has launched a call for projects to turn clean technology ideas into workable businesses. The program, in the form of a contest, seeks proposals from individuals and micro and small businesses in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, transport, sustainable construction and water and waste management. The program calls for 64 proposals to be chosen by a panel of experts to compete against one another throughout various rounds, in areas such as concept, business model and marketing strategy. Participants will receive advising in business development through a series of workshops and seminars, and ultimately one first prize winner and four second prize winners will be selected. Winners will receive cash grants and opportunities to secure financing from investors. The stated objective of the program is to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, researchers, students and inventors in developing their new ideas and technologies into functioning businesses to be applied in Mexico.
Full details on the Cleantech Challenge are available here: