EU-funded Challenge-Pitch Projects at Destination Net Zero: GLOBE Forum 2022 --- November 24, 2021 (ONLINE) and February 17, 2022 (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada --- DEADLINE: September 15, 2021 or September 30, 2021

August 09, 2021

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(Globe Series) GLOBE Series would like to invite you to take part in a custom challenge-pitch process (no-cost involved) hosted by the Low Carbon and Circular Economy Business Action (LCBA) Canada initiative. The initiative is funded by the European Union.

A number of leading Canadian companies are already participating, you can view their challenges here. Submit your proposed challenge by either September 15th or September 30th for consideration. See below for more details on application deadlines.

When you submit your challenge application, you'll have the choice of participating at one of two signature Destination Net Zero Events. Culminating in GLOBE Forum 2022, the largest and longest-running sustainability conference in North America, these events will gather Canada’s top net-zero leaders: innovators, executives, policymakers, investors, youth, global NGOs, and more. READ MORE

Nov. 24, 2021 LCBA Canada Challenge Pitch Side Event at Destination Net Zero: Nature and Bioeconomy Days

Applications due Sept. 15, 2021

This one-day public event will feature 60-minute pitch sessions covering a wide range of low-carbon and circular economy technology challenge topics. Each session will feature up to four European SMEs that have been recruited to answer the specific technology challenge put forward by a Canadian buyer. Following the pitch session, buyers will also have the opportunity to meet with SMEs in a one-on-one setting.

Feb. 17, 2022 LCBA Canada Challenge Pitch Side Event at Destination Net Zero: GLOBE Forum 2022

Applications due Sept. 30, 2021

This final LCBA Canada transactional event will take place over several days during GLOBE Forum 2022 and will run as a series of individual pitch sessions. Each 60-minute session will feature pitch presentations from European SMEs, centred around a wide range of low-carbon and circular economy technology challenges. Pitch topics will be pre-determined based on the technology challenges brought forward by Canadian buyers. Following the pitch session, buyers will have the opportunity to meet the SMEs in a one-on-one setting for further discussion about proposed solutions.

Why participate?

Defining pathways to achieve your emission-reduction and circular-economy targets – as well as researching, identifying and connecting with cleantech suppliers – can be time- and resource-intensive. This project offers a unique opportunity for Canadian organizations to leverage the expertise of some of Europe’s most well-known sustainability and cleantech experts – at no cost. As part of the free package, you will receive:
Complimentary innovation challenge definition and promotion: We would work with you to understand your pain points and solution needs and distill them into a specific innovation challenge statement. We would then promote the challenge to proven European solution providers. Pitches take place in the context of prominent industry events designed to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and circular economy, including the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF2021), Destination Net Zero: Nature and Bioeconomy Days and Destination Net Zero: GLOBE Forum 2022.
Complimentary identification of European SMEs & technologies relevant to your interests: Following your review and selection, we would arrange for up to four companies to present on and answer questions about their solutions.
Complimentary brand visibility: Your challenge will be promoted on the lcbacanada.com website and through the European Union network partners, offering strong complimentary brand visibility. READ MORE

Destination Net Zero Events—a three event series culminating in GLOBE Forum 2022, the largest and longest-running sustainability conference in North America. The events will gather Canada’s top net-zero leaders: innovators, executives, policymakers, investors, youth, global NGOs, and more. Join us for fresh insights, best practices, cutting-edge innovation, and strategic connections, so we can move farther, faster, together.

ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION DAYS

Sept 28-29, 2021 | Virtual | Complimentary

The climate crisis demands courage, innovation, and persistence. Engage with the leaders in energy and transportation who are answering the call. Over two days, participants will tackle the big questions: How do we scale clean solutions? How do we ensure the transition is just? What is the pathway to carbon neutrality for energy and transportation in Canada? How can we ensure our country is competitive?

NATURE AND BIOECONOMY DAYS

Nov 23-24, 2021 | Virtual | Complimentary

Nature has value. This simple but revolutionary concept is changing how companies do business and sparking new solutions to the climate crisis. Nature and the bioeconomy have the potential to be a one-stop-shop for both mitigating climate change and building climate resilience. Over the course of two days, participants will explore the future of our natural world through key questions: With a finite supply of land, how do we maximize its climate resilience, biodiversity, and productivity? How can we monetize the value of our diverse green and blue ecosystems? How can public and private partners support Indigenous leadership in nature?

GLOBE FORUM

Feb 15-17, 2022 | Host Hub: Vancouver Convention Centre West | Virtual Programming | Partner Hubs Across Canada

A net-zero future is coming. Claim your place at the leading edge.

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the who’s who of sustainability will converge at GLOBE Forum 2022 in Vancouver. But that’s not all. With partner hubs across Canada and an array of virtual programming, attendees will have access to more content than ever before, in person and on demand.

We have the ambition. We’ve made the commitment. Now it’s time for action. Join us as we turn humanity’s greatest challenge into an unparalleled opportunity. READ MORE