The document discusses IEDC's Think Tank and its mission to promote innovation in green energy infrastructure and sustainable business opportunities. Specifically, it focuses on developing solar powered lighting solutions for Africa, where over 500 million people rely on the sun as their main lighting source. The Think Tank aims to create affordable energy access through new technologies, generating jobs and business opportunities while benefitting communities with safer, more environmentally friendly lighting options.

1. The GREEN BridgeThrough innovation to aSustainable future

2. Building Bridges

3. The GREENBridgepresents:IEDC ‘s THINK TANKSolar Powered LightingSustainabilityMBA StudentsEntrepreneurshipInnovationNew business modelsEnvironmentGreen Energy

4. IEDC-TTBled School of Management’s Think Tank

5. Mission: Through innovation on top of green energy infrastructure to future sustainable business opportunities.

6. 1.6 Billion people have noaccess to electricity

7. 500 Million Africans use the sun as their main source of lighting

8. Nighttime in Africa means:Complete darkness ..or flickering of candlesNo studying

9. No working

10. No entertainment

11. No proper healthcare

12. DangerTHINK!ACT!INNOVATE!Green energy based on new technologies will create affordable source of energy, creating a wealth of new opportunities for local businesses in Africa

13. IEDC THINK TANK

14. Benefits of solar powered lighting in AfricaCreating new job opportunitiesBenefiting communitiesBetter for health-compared to kerosene lampsEco friendlySocial aspect: light brings communities togetherSafety: No fire hazard + Road safetyLast but not least creates foundation for new business opportunities

15. Building on top of existing green initiatives:

16. IEDC’s GREEN Bridge will Connect innovative and open-minded IEDC students, alumni, lecturers, professors & NGOs->Together they will help to bridge the poverty gap by enabling business opportunities using solar powered lightingSTIMULATE CHANGE

17. IEDC’s Green Bridge: