In Action Esg CLIMATE: the third edition is underway
The initiative that rewards sustainable entrepreneurship launches its third call, open until April 22nd.
The In Action Esg CLIMATE program, promoted by Intesa Sanpaolo Vita and Fideuram Vita in collaboration with the Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, restarts with a new Call-for-Ideas.
The objective is to provide concrete economic support to Italian companies that will be able to present projects capable of accelerating the ecological transition and creating a more sustainable world.
500 thousand euros up for grabs for the 3 winning proposals
Three Italian companies will be awarded if they present innovative projects with a significant and measurable impact in favor of the green transition in the Sustainable and Renewable Energy, Blue Economy, Smart Manufacturing, Agritech, Sustainable Lifestyle sectors.
The proposals must be able to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption, promote the use of energy from renewable sources, the responsible use of natural resources, the reduction of waste produced, the development of the circular economy and the promotion of sustainable choices and conscious consumption styles. The operational results (KPI) achievable within 12 months of the presentation of the plan must be indicated.
After the technical-qualitative evaluation of the candidates and the selection by a team of experts, including those from the Innovation Center, the three winning companies will be announced by September 2023, which will receive 250 thousand euros, 150 thousand euros and 100 thousand euros respectively.
This year too, In Action Esg CLIMATE aims to support the growth of innovative companies that offer solutions in favor of the ecological transition, receiving a high number of applications. The 7 winning companies of the past editions, also thanks to the non-repayable contributions received, have achieved important results so far: over 4 million euros of capital raised between investments received and community funds, 9 collaborations with public and private companies and 10 collaborations with the Intesa Sanpaolo group.
Applications are open until April 22nd.
