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GREEN AIR-CONDITIONER CHALLENGE

Description

How can we build an eco-friendly air conditioner for eco-lodges?

Would you like to help eco-resorts in Egypt survive heat waves? In collaboration with  the SwitchMed initiative - the Switchers Eco-Innovation Program , we are looking for talented architects and engineers to build an eco-friendly air conditioner to help eco-lodges operate in the summer and enhance their sustainability.

Submit your innovative idea for manufacturing an environmentally friendly air conditioner for a chance to win €1,250 in cash, €3,750 express support service and a chance to win a €10,000 service voucher for the best idea presented by the SwitchMed  Initiative 

Project background

The SwitchMed initiative aims to achieve a circular economy in the southern Mediterranean by changing how goods and services are produced and consumed. Accordingly, the program provides tools and services directly to the private sector, supports an enabling policy environment, and facilitates information exchange between partners and key stakeholders.

Recently, strong heat waves have hit the planet hard, affecting people all over the world. In many areas, hospitals have reported many cases of heat exhaustion. Air conditioners are essential in these times; We can say that it saves lives. On the other hand, air conditioners are known for their high energy consumption and greenhouse gases; It generates about four percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it a double-edged sword.

Ecolodges try to minimize the impact of their accommodation practices on the environment, which means they are unable to use the air conditioning provided. Therefore, they cannot continue to operate in the summer due to high temperatures, which threatens their sustainability and reveals the urgent need for environmentally friendly alternatives.

The challenge

Design and construction of an environmentally friendly air conditioner to be installed in eco-lodges in southern Egypt.

The proposed solution should demonstrate the following methodology:

  • Describe your idea, explaining your approach

  • Clearly define your expected budget and implementation timeline (if you choose a futures contract)

  • Determine the success metrics for your idea and why you chose your approach

  • Efficient and reliable

  • Energy efficiency

  • Low cost and maintenance

How to participate? 

  1. Submit  the completed application form  before the deadline of 9/11/2023 at 11:59 (GMT+2). This idea should include a detailed proposal uploaded explaining how the specified criteria will be met.

  2. Shortlisted candidates will be selected based on the innovativeness of their solutions and will be invited to present their ideas in a competitive online pitch.

  3. The best winning idea will be selected by a SwitchMed representative.

Bonus and conditions

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to present their ideas in an online competitive pitch attended by SwitchMed representatives and the Yomken.com team.

A total reward of €1,250 for a quick support service worth €3,750 and a chance to win a voucher worth €10,000 in services provided by the SwitchMed initiative - the Switchers Eco-Innovation program and the Yomken.com platform for the best winning solution.

According to the terms and conditions of Yomken.com, in the event that intellectual property rights are not registered, the innovator must include the minimum details required to judge the validity of the technology and the feasibility of the solution, without full technical specifications.  

Deadline

November 9th, 2023

Find application form here

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