Application Form amp Instructions BBC Aim amp Structure BBC to provide focused skills and knowledge and connect participants to potential investor networks for business opportunities in ewaste as well as European recyclers ID: 999588
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1. E-waste Business Boot Camp (BBC)Application Form & Instructions
2. BBC: Aim & StructureBBC to provide focused skills and knowledge and connect participants to potential investor networks for business opportunities in e-waste, as well as European recyclers Envisaged target group are:Entrepreneurs, SME e-waste businesses looking to scale-up e-waste start-ups for mentoring and improving businessMaximum 20 businesses (1 participant per business)Participants selected through application and referral processParticipation fee of EUR 650 covers economy flights to Berlin, accommodation and meals during BBC. Full or partial fee waivers may be requested.E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form2
3. EligibilityBusinesses which contribute to circular economy for electronic waste: e.g. in recycling, repair/re-use, reverse logistics, collection, app-based solutionsCompanies should be based in Africa, Asia or Latin America. Companies from other regions may only be considered if in partnership with local companies in these regions.Fluent spoken and written English is a pre-requisiteE-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form3
4. Instructions on how to applyREAD CAREFULLY THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW…Fill in the slides describing your business idea as clearly as possible; be precise, not generic.Do not provide overall or general context (e-waste as global problem, impacts,…). Reviewers are experienced. Stick to your own business/ideaTry to stick to the number of slides provided. Only add slides if necessaryBe precise, clear and go straight to the pointAttach your recent CV or a company presentation/leaflet to the email. Send the completed application (presentation + CV and/or company profile) to ewam@unu.edu before the deadline.READ AGAIN THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE..!!E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form4
5. 1: describe your business conceptWhat’s your idea?How do you plan to earn money out of your idea?E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form5
6. 2: status of current operationsWhat is the status of your business idea? Is it already in operation, do you have financiers etc.?How many staff do you currently employ, how long has company been established?E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form6
7. 3: describe your business partnersWho do you work with?Who are the main business partners you have to engage? Or you already engaged?E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form7
8. 4: list key activities of the companyWhat does the company do and plan to do in the next 3-5 years?Describe the main area of work, activities, outcome…E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form8
9. 5: identify the unique value propositionWhy should a client choose you instead of others?What’s the real value added of your product/ services?How can you ensure you are recognized? What’s the main difference compared to what competitors are doing?E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form9
10. 6: identify your target market/clientsWho are your existing clients?What are other markets/ clients you would like to target?E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form10
11. 7: describe key relationships and sales channelsHow do you reach your clients/target markets?Do you have already established marketing channels? Who can you leverage on?E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form11
12. 8: provide a 3 year business plan for the companyPlease provide a simplified, but reasonable and clear business plan.The more credible the better..E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form12
13. 9: the top 3 challenges your company is facingE-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form13
14. Fee waiverAll applicants may request for a full or partial fee waiver. A full waiver is for EUR 650. A partial fee-waiver can be for any value upto EUR 650. Please indicate the reason for requesting a fee-waiver (see next slide). Fee waivers will be granted based on merit and need.We do not guarantee the number or value of fee waivers, if any, that can be granted as it is dependent on availability of funding.In case applicants indicate they are unable to participate without a fee waiver, their application would not be selected in case of unavailability of funds for fee waiver. E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form14
15. Application for fee waiverWhat is your motivation to apply for the fee-waiver? Please mention the amount of fee waiver you would like to request for (in EUR please). ________Would you consider participating in case fee waiver is not granted? Yes/ No?E-waste Business Boot Camp - Application Form15Text here