![]() ![]() Moreover, disparities in human development are significant within and between countries, as documented in the 2019 Human Development Report (HDR). While the proportion of people living in poverty has fallen steadily in recent decades, poverty remains widespread in numerous countries. The deadline to submit a nomination is 15 July 2020 at 11:59 pm CET. ![]() Only nominations in English language will be accepted. Self-nomination by enterprises is not accepted. National entities belonging to the same larger corporation may each nominate. Each nominator may propose up to three (3) ventures in its pipeline that meet the eligibility criteria. Nominations may be made by third parties (such as accelerators, impact funds, family offices, international organizations, or governments). ![]() Only ventures with headquarters, primary workforce and service provision or product market in countries where GDP per capita is less than USD 12,000 a year can be eligible for the selection.Įligible ventures, which should be seeking partners to grow, must respond to these eligibility criteria. Connect investors - primarily Swiss but including European investors more broadly - with a bankable pipeline of impact ventures in countries where GDP per capita is less than USD 12,000 a year and then familiarize them with impact finance and financiers.įor more details on the 2020 call for nominations, please check Who is eligible?.To achieve this, we are looking for credible ventures with a strong track record of sustainable financial returns alongside positive impact. Demonstrate the business case for increasing investment in enterprises that advance SDG progress.We aim to identify innovative solutions to accelerate SDG progress in countries where GDP per capita is less than USD 12,000 a year to: Increasing Access to Affordable and Clean Energy, and.Increasing Access to Quality Health Care,.The 2020 GSIV Call for Nominations will promote ventures that contribute to tackling inequalities (with particular attention to gender inequalities) and empowering poor and vulnerable people in countries where GDP per capita is less than USD 12,000 a year in the following areas: The GSIV, an Initiative organized by UNDP Geneva, EPFL Tech4Impact, Orange, and SAP, focuses on mature impact ventures in the countries where GDP per capita is less than USD 12,000 a year with game-changing potential to drive impact and yield. The SDGs represent an incredible business opportunity but innovative ventures from countries where GDP per capita is less than USD 12,000 a year face difficulties in accessing finance. UNDP calls for accelerators, impact funds, family offices, international organizations and governments to nominate entrepreneurs to the second edition of the Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ![]()
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