Applications Invited for Miller Center Climate Resilience Asia Pacific Accelerator

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About the Organization:

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University blends high-tech innovation with a social consciousness grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition. They are committed to leaving the world a better place. They pursue new technology, encourage creativity, engage with our communities, and share an entrepreneurial mindset. Their goal is to help shape the next generation of leaders and global thinkers.

Miller Center Climate Resilience Asia Pacific Accelerator

Miller Center’s Climate Resilience Asia Pacific Accelerator, supported by Chevron, offers 6 months of highly customized mentorship and content. This Miller Center program offers many benefits to selected social entrepreneurs, including:

• PROVEN PROGRAM - Experience Miller Center’s structured, proven curriculum that has helped over 1,000 social enterprises attain operational excellence and prepare for investment.
• MENTORS - You will be accompanied by executive mentors with expertise in innovation and entrepreneurship who are your trusted advisors.
• NO CHARGE - All Miller Center accelerator programs are offered at no charge to selected social enterprises.

Requirements:

They Seek Social Enterprise Applicants Who:

1. Have an impact in one or more of the following six countries:

• Bangladesh
• India
• Indonesia
• Philippines
• Thailand
• Vietnam

2. Are focusing on innovations that address the poor, who are suffering disproportionately from climate change in the areas of:

• Energy– providing access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
• Water– ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation
• Climate-Smart Agriculture– implementing sustainable food production systems and resilient agricultural practices to increase productivity and production

 3. Address the needs of those living in poverty

4. Can provide financial documentation and other business planning documents

5. Have at least 3 full time employees

6. Have a minimum of US$50k in revenue

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