CTI PFAN
Asia Forum for
Clean Energy Financing(AFCEF-7)
Business Plan Competition

Applications
must be received by
20th June 201611

Introduction

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Competition Guidelines

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Selection Criteria

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Timeline

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Coaches

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Judging Panel

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The Awards

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Organizers

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Sponsors and Organizers
Funding Sponsors:

Co-Organizers / Event Partners:

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1. Introduction“Climate change can no longer be denied -or ignored.
Today, there’s no greater threat to our planet than climate change. This is the only planet we’ve got. And years
from now, I want to be able to look our children and grandchildren in the eye and tell them that we did everything
we could to protect it.” Mr. Barak Obama, the President of the United States, Washington DC, April 2015

We believe there are many who have the same passion for the environment as we do; individuals who
not only possess transformational ideas that can shape the environmental future of tomorrow, butalso the determination to turn these ideas into reality. That person could be you!
The CTI PFAN Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFCEF-7) Competition, promoted by the Climate
Technology Initiative (CTI) and its Private Financing Advisory Network (CTI PFAN), and the International
Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT), seeks to nurture entrepreneurs, start-up andexisting companies, project teams and consortia with environmentally beneficial business proposals
with the aim of linking them with the necessary capital and resources to make them successful.
Through the AFCEF-7 Business Plan Competition, shortlisted applicants will receive coaching support
from experienced professionals in developing and refining a financially, socially and environmentally
viable business plan; an indispensable document that will be an integral part of subsequent investor
outreach. After the coaching phase is completed, ten Finalists will be selected from the short-listed
applicants, and invited to pitch their businesses to accredited investors at the Financing Forum in
Singapore, where an expert panel of judges will choose winners for the competition, leading tofurther follow-on support and deal making facilitation.
Through its network of private sector consultants, CTI PFAN provides targeted professional support
and advice and technical assistance to selected projects on the preparation of commercially
viable, sustainable and climate friendly business models for introduction to investors. To date
CTI PFAN has successfully raised USD 802 million of investment and financing for clean energy
projects in developing countries across Africa, Asia, the CIS and Central Asia, Latin and Central
America and the Caribbean.

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2. Competition Guidelines
Eligibility

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FCEF-7, a business plan competition, is open to any person or company actively operating and / orregistered in a South Asian or South East Asian country. Projects or companies should be located in
Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines,
Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. Projects or companies in other countries should contact CTI PFAN forother potential support and referrals.

Focus of Projects that will be considered
The project / business must promote or use clean energy technologies, products or services, including,but not limited to:‐ Biomass‐ Energy Products from Forestry‐ Biogas‐ Rural Electrification & Energy Access‐ Bio‐fuels‐ Distributed & Off‐grid Generation‐ Solar‐ Energy Storage & Conservation‐ Wind‐ Energy Efficiency and Demand Reduction‐ Geothermal‐ Waste to Energy‐ Hydropower‐ Emissions Reduction‐ Tidal / Ocean‐ Clean Transport

Investment AmountIn principle, applicant should be seeking total investment in excess of US$1 million, and up to
US$50 million, in order to be considered. While the investment may be requested or offered intranches of less than $1 million, the total amount should be in excess of $1 million. However incase of energy access / clean cook stove and such projects the investment sought can be less.

Acceptable Proposals

Proposals eligible for the competition, may include, but are not limited to:・Greenfield & brownfield utility projects, independent power producer and distributed
generation projects (for both thermal and electrical energy);
・Projects which increase access to energy for remote communities including rural electrification,
off-grid and mini-grid projects, thermal energy and clean cooking solutions;・New or expanding business ventures in clean energy and related technologies, including
downstream projects (focused on deployment of existing technologies) and upstream projects(focused on development and commercialization of a new clean technology);
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technology business.
Proposals must demonstrate that the project is commercially and technically viable with zero or only
minimal grant funding required.
We advise applicants to structure their proposals taking into consideration the selection and scoring
criteria as provided in Section 3.

Proprietary Information and Confidentiality
The organizers respect the confidentiality of all participants’ business concepts and plans. Businessconcepts, overviews and plans will not be copied for any purposes other than use in the Business
Plan Competition. The judges also recognize the sensitivity of the materials being presented andundertake that they are bound by the same considerations of confidentiality.
Teams may choose to include the following optional disclaimer on the cover sheet of their submissions,recognizing that it is not a legally binding agreement:“This business plan is confidential and is presented solely for the purpose of evaluation in the CTI PFAN Asia
Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFCEF-7) Business Plan Competition. This plan may not be reproduced
or redistributed in whole or in part. By accepting a copy of this plan, the recipient agrees not to reproduce
or disclose the contents of this plan to third parties without the prior written consent of its authors. “Prospective participants in the CTI PFAN Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFCEF-7) Business
Plan Competition may also ask that confidentiality agreements be secured from coaches,organizers and / or judges. While the organizers of the AFCEF-7 appreciate the concerns behindthese requests, as a matter of convention and practicality, confidentiality agreements are notsigned as part of AFCEF-7.

Submission of Applications and Supporting Material
All submissions are to be made in electronic format. Consideration should be given to thesize of individual files to ensure ease of transmission. Project Proposal should be submitted
in MS Word format and financial models as an annex to the Project Proposal in Excel format.
The Project Proposal should be accompanied by the completed Project Data Sheet/
Application Form as an Excel sheet.
All files should be named using the following naming convention:
ProjectName_PDSApplicationForm_Date
ProjectName_Proposal_Date
ProjectName_Annex1_Name of Annex(eg. CashFlow)_Date

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3. Selection Criteria
Shortlist Selection: Project Proposal Submission
In the first phase of evaluation, all applications will be screened against the criteria provided below,
resulting in a selection of 20 shortlisted applicants, who will receive mentorship support on further refining,
structuring, and designing their business plans and investment proposals.
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIAWEIGHTING
Value Proposition & Business Model:- Is the underlying project / business rationale clearly stated?
- Is the investment proposition clearly stated?
- Is the project / business commercially feasible & profitable?
15%- Is the business / project model clearly described?
- Is the proposition attractive to investors?
- Is the business model scalable? To what extent?
- Is the competitive advantage clear?
Market Understanding and Analysis:- Identification of core customers- Identification of competitors and potential substitutes- Analysis and knowledge of the market size, trends, barriers and 15%
prospects-Description of the project’s competitive strategy, strengths andweaknesses
Management Team:- Experience and track record of the team15%
- Is the team capable of delivering the project- Are solutions provided for potential management gaps
Operations & Implementation Plan:- Analysis of key implementation milestones and approach- Analysis of the activities necessary to transform the inputs / activities
into the final project / product / service
Financials:- Overview of capital expenditures, revenues and cost structure- Explanation of assumptions- Proposed financing structure- Financial projections and sensitivity analysis- Defined exit opportunities for investors- Do the financials mirror the verbal projections of the plan?
- Funding requirements, potential sources of funds andattractiveness of such an investment to those funds
Risk Mitigation:- Are the principal risks and appropriate mitigation strategies identified?
Environmental & Social Benefits:- Reduction of GHG- Other environmental & social benefits (job creation, health, etc.)
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Professionalism and Presentation of the Proposal:- Structure & presentation of document- Easy to read and comprehend

5%9Maturity:- How mature is the project / business?
- How soon can it be implemented?
- How close is it to investor ready?

10%

TOTAL

100%

The initial assessment evaluates proposals based on their overall potential and likelihood of successfullyraising finance, while minimizing factors related to readiness. Particular attention will be paid to identifying
proposals that exhibits strong management teams, technical feasibility, and a proven business model.

Coaching and Business Plan Development
One representative from the senior management team of each of the selected projects will be required
to attend a Project Development & Financing Workshop in Bangkok and will receive coaching at no
direct cost to further develop their business plan and investment proposals. CTI PFAN will selectcoaches from its cadre of experienced clean energy specialists and assign them to individual
projects based on fit, taking into account criteria such as relevant experience with technology,
business model, and country of operation. The coaching will be designed to focus on the specificrequirements of each selected project, with a view to prepare projects for Finalist Selection andpossible participation in the Financing Forum in Singapore.
Finalist Selection is based upon individual participant readiness as determined by each coach,and outlined in the criteria listed in the table below. At this point, participants are categorized
as either Finalists or Semi-Finalists. Finalists will be eligible to make presentations of theirbusinesses at the Financing Forum in Sinpgaore and continue in the competition. SemiFinalists, while eliminated from progressing in the competition, will continue to receive
coaching to develop their business plans.
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIAWEIGHTING
Value Proposition & Business Model:- Is the underlying project / business rationale clearly stated?
- Is the investment proposition clearly stated?
- Is the project / business commercially feasible & profitable?
10%- Is the business / project model clearly described?
- Is the proposition attractive to investors?
- Is the business model scalable? To what extent?
- Is the competitive advantage clear?
Market Understanding and Analysis:- Identification of core customers- Identification of competitors and potential substitutes- Analysis and knowledge of the market size, trends, barriers and 10%
prospects-Description of the project’s competitive strategy, strengths andweaknesses
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Management Team:- Experience and track record of the team
- Is the team capable of delivering the project- Are solutions provided for potential management gaps

10%4Operations & Implementation Plan:- Analysis of key implementation milestones and approach- Analysis of the activities necessary to transform the inputs / activities
into the final project / product / service

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Financials:- Overview of capital expenditures, revenues and cost structure- Explanation of assumptions- Proposed financing structure- Financial projections and sensitivity analysis- Defined exit opportunities for investors- Do the financials mirror the verbal projections of the plan?
- Funding requirements, potential sources of funds andattractiveness of such an investment to those funds
Risk Mitigation:- Are the principal risks and appropriate mitigation strategies identified?
Environmental & Social Benefits:- Reduction of GHG- Other environmental & social benefits (job creation, health, etc.)

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10%
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Professionalism and Presentation of the Proposal:- Structure & presentation of document- Easy to read and comprehend

10%

9Maturity:- How mature is the project / business?
- How soon can it be implemented?
- How close is it to investor ready?

25%

TOTAL
100%
This portion of assessment would judge teams based on a critical review of the business plan andan evaluation of the applicant’s attractiveness and readiness to support meaningful discussions
with investors.

Financing Forum: Final Business Plan Presentations
Up to 12 Finalists will be given the opportunity to present to investors and the judging panelat the Financing Forum. After each presentation, there will be a round of Q&A from the judges,
each of which will be provided with a copy of the business plan ahead of the Forum for advanced
review and preparation.
The assessment criteria listed below will be used by the judging panel to identify the most attractive
projects, and serve as the basis for final decisions in awarding winners.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIAWEIGHTING
Value Proposition & Business Model:- Is the underlying project / business rationale clearly stated?
- Is the investment proposition clearly stated?
- Is the project / business commercially feasible & profitable?
15%- Is the business / project model clearly described?
- Is the proposition attractive to investors?
- Is the business model scalable? To what extent?
- Is the competitive advantage clear?
Market Understanding and Analysis:- Identification of core customers- Identification of competitors and potential substitutes- Analysis and knowledge of the market size, trends, barriers and 10%
prospects-Description of the project’s competitive strategy, strengths andweaknesses
Management Team:- Experience and track record of the team10%
- Is the team capable of delivering the project- Are solutions provided for potential management gaps
Operations & Implementation Plan:- Analysis of key implementation milestones and approach- Analysis of the activities necessary to transform the inputs / activities
into the final project / product / service
Financials:- Overview of capital expenditures, revenues and cost structure- Explanation of assumptions- Proposed financing structure- Financial projections and sensitivity analysis- Defined exit opportunities for investors- Do the financials mirror the verbal projections of the plan?
- Funding requirements, potential sources of funds andattractiveness of such an investment to those funds
Risk Mitigation:- Are the principal risks and appropriate mitigation strategies identified?
Environmental & Social Benefits:- Reduction of GHG- Other environmental & social benefits (job creation, health, etc.)

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Professionalism and Presentation of the Proposal:- Structure & presentation of document- Easy to read and comprehend

10%

9Maturity:- How mature is the project / business?
- How soon can it be implemented?
- How close is it to investor ready?

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TOTAL

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4. Timeline
Stage 1

20. 06. 2016

Project Proposal,
Project Data Sheet/Application Form

Application& Initial
Selection

28. 07. 2016

Shortlist Selection

31. 08. 2016

Presentation Slides for the Project
Development & Financing Workshop

02. 09. 2016

Project Development& Financing Workshop in Bangkok

05. 10. 2016

1st Draft of Business Plan

Stage 2
Coaching &Finalist
Selection

Feedback
02. 11. 2016

Finalist Selection

22. 11. 2016

2nd Draft of Business Plan, Executive
Summary and updated Project Data Sheet

Feedback
07. 12. 2016

FinancingForum

Stage 4

Post Forum02. 12. 2016

Draft of Presentation Slides
for the Financing ForumFeedback

Stage 321 10. 2016

20. 12. 2016

17. 01. 2017

Final Business Plan, Executive Summary
and Project Data Sheet

06. 02. 2017

Final Presentation Slides
for the Preparatory Workshop

08. 02. 2017

Preparatory Workshop in Singapore

09. 02. 2017
7:00 a.m.

Final Presentation Slides
for the Financing Forum

10. 02. 2017

Financing Forum in Singapore

Afterthe Forum

Post Forum Follow-up
Award Coaching / Financing Facilitation
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Stage 1: Application and Initial Selection

The submission of the Project Data Sheet / Application Form to Participate together with the Project
Proposal must be made by Midnight (Japan Time) on Monday 20th June 2016 to afcef-7@cti-pfan.net.
Please note the Proposal Document should not exceed 20 pages including the cover page, contents,
charts, and tables. Shorter documents are preferable to longer ones. Page setup, spacing, font size andtype face are at your discretion but the document should be reader friendly. A maximum of 3 annexes
may be used to provide additional information (e.g. the cash flow model) provided that these do not
exceed a further 10 pages of written information or the combined data volume limit. The total data
volume of all files submitted to CTI PFAN (Project Proposal + Annexes + Project Data Sheet + ApplicationForm) should not exceed 20 MB. Templates for the project proposal document can be downloaded at
http://cti-pfan.net/event/call-for-proposal-afcef-7/
Participants selected to advance into the next round will be notified by Thursday 28nd July 2016.
Immediately following this notification, organizers will work with the selected participants to arrange theagreed coaching support for the next stage of the competition.

Stage 2: Coaching and Finalist Selection

In this stage of business plan guidance, the assigned CTI PFAN Coaches will assist the project teams in
preparing an investor ready business plan. This support, up to four working days (32 hours) in total, will
be provided at no cost to the project teams.
Additionally, the Project Development & Financing Workshop will be held on Friday 2nd
September 2016 (date to be confirmed) in Bangkok for all selected participants to provide
expert input and support in a group environment. Guidelines for the presentation of theBusiness Plan will be made available at the Project Development & Financing Workshop.
By COB (Japan Time) on Wednesday 5th October 2016, the short-listed teams are expected
to have developed the first draft of business plan. Based on the submitted Business Plans andrecommendations by the CTI PFAN AFCEF-7 Coordinators, up to 10 teams will be selected andannounced as Finalists on Wednesday 2nd November 2016, to proceed to the final stage- Financing Forum. The feedback from the assessment of the submitted business plans by
the CTI PFAN AFCEF-7 Coordinators will be provided to all short-listed teams. Those who are
selected as Finalists will be invited to present their proposals to investors and a judging panelat the Financing Forum in Singapore.
By COB (Japan Time) on Tuesday 22nd November 2016, the Finalists are expected to havedeveloped the second draft of Business Plan, 2-3 pages Executive Summary as a standalone document, and Final Project Data Sheet, which shall be sent to the CTI PFAN AFCEF-7
Coordinators for assessment. The feedback from the Coordinators will be shared with therespective teams on Friday 2nd December 2016. Draft Presentation slides for the financing
forum shall be submitted by Wedensday 7th December 2016. The feedback from Coordinators
will be shared with respective Developers on Tuesday 20th December 2016.
The Final draft of Business Plan, stand-alone Executive Summary will be due on Tuesday 17th
January 2017. This Business Plan and stand-alone Executive Summary shall be sent to a panel ofjudges for assessment on Thursday 26th January 2017. Final Presentation slides shall be sent to
AFCEF-7 program manager on Monday 6th February 2017.

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Stage 3: Financing ForumThe program outline of the Financing Forum in Singapore on 8th and 10th February 2017 is as follows:
February 8th 2017: Preparatory Workshop
The first day will consist of a Workshop where the Finalists will be afforded an opportunity to put
the finishing touches on their presentations. The workshop will be led by the CTI PFAN Coaches andinvestment experts and there will be the opportunity for mock presentations / dry runs in preparation
for the formal presentations on the 10th.
February 9th 2017: After Preparatory Workshop on February 8th
Finalists will prepare for the Financing Forum on February 9th based on the feedback received by investment
experts on 8th February along with the CTI PFAN Coaches This is also an opportunity for finalists to get
inputs from other coaches and PFAN organizers.
February 10th 2017: Financing ForumThe intention is that a number of interested investors will be invited to join the Financing Forum andeach Finalist will be given the opportunity to make a 15-minute presentation. This presentation will bein front of interested investors and a panel of judges who will choose the winners of the CTI PFAN Asia
Clean Energy Financing Award. The results of the deliberation will be announced and the Award will
be presented at the post-Forum reception.
All teams that have taken part in the Forum will be invited to participate in the reception where
Project Developers and investors can continue to network and carry on discussion.
Note: The organizers will sponsor the full costs for travel, accommodation and participation for
one participant from each team to attend the Project Development & Financing Workshop (forshortlisted projects), as well as the Financing Forum (for Finalists). Travel support can only beprovided to participants originating their journey from within the Asian region.

Stage 4: Post Forum Follow-up
After the conclusion of the Financing Forum, the award winning teams in the Business Plan
Competition will be eligible to receive additional one-on-one coaching, ‘Award Coaching’ tofurther support in refining their business plans and promoting their investments with investors,
which may also include being showcased at other forums and events of CTI PFAN, the Sponsors
and Co-organizers.
Further, subject to recommendation from the coaches and AFCEF-7 selection committee selectedparticipating teams, ‘the Finalists and Semi-finalists’, will continue to receive CTI PFAN support withinvestment promotion and be included into the CTI PFAN development pipeline. This will facilitate‘Follow-up Coaching’ to these projects to further enhance their chances of financial closure.

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5. Coaches
Short-listed teams will be offered:•

One-on-one coaching up to an agreed time (expected not to exceed 4 days in total) / monetary
value as negotiated between the organizers and the nominated coaches.

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Coaching will be provided by industry experts, consultants, advisors, as well as other members of
the CTI PFAN Network (see http://cti-pfan.net/). The nominated coaches have extensive experience inproviding advisory services to clean energy businesses across the globe.

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Coaching input will be provided by e-mail and telephone exchange between the parties, withfunding available to ensure that face to face meetings will be possible during stages 2 & 3 of theBusiness Plan Competition, if deemed appropriate. In addition, group coaching will be provided
through the Project Development & Financing Workshop.

6. Judging Panel
The judging panel will consist of industry experts, investors and financiers chosen from and familiar
with the local business environment of the projects. To ensure suitability and objectivity of thejudges and avoid possible conflicts of interest the judging panel will only be nominated andannounced after selection of the projects for the Business Plan Competition.

7. The Awards
The CTI PFAN Asia Clean Energy Financing Awards will be made to the 4 most promising
applicants, as evaluated by judges at the Financing Forum, based on the criteria outlined in
Section 3. It is anticipated that after the conclusion of the Forum, all participating teams willcontinue to receive CTI PFAN support with investment promotion and be inducted into the
CTI PFAN development pipeline. In addition, the 4 award winners will receive additional oneon-one coaching and further support in refining their business plans and promoting theirinvestments with investors, which may also include being showcased at other forums andevents of CTI PFAN, the Sponsors and Co-organizers.

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8. Frequently Asked Questions
1. How is the AFCEF-7 Business Plan Competition being organized?
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The CTI PFAN Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFCEF-7) Business Plan Competitions is funded
by a number of groups including CTI, CTI PFAN, USAID, ADB E4A & ICETT.

•The evaluation of the executive summaries, business plans and other submitted documents will besupported by members of the CTI PFAN Network and others drawn from the industry within the region
and internationally. A number of these individuals are expected to provide mentoring for participantsin the competition. CTI/ICETT will provide final approval on the selection of applicants for each stage
based on recommendations from the evaluation team.

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The Financing Forum to be held in Singapore will be organized in cooperation with Impact Investment
Exchange Asia (IIX), the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), Full Advantage, Dawn
Consulting, Clean Energy Solutions International (CSI) and PPL International.

2. Are there guidelines for preparation of the Project Proposal / Business Plan / Presentation?
Yes. Please go to the link below for details:
http://cti-pfan.net/event/call-for-proposal-afcef-7/
3. How will mentoring / coaching support services be arranged and funded?
The needs of each qualifying project team will be reviewed with the organizers and an appropriatecoaching package agreed. The payment for these services will be made directly by the organizers
to the provider / assigned coach.
4. Who is responsible for the team’s expenses and traveling costs?
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All costs for the preparation, submission and correspondence related to application andparticipation in the AFCEF-7 will be at the respective project team’s own expense.

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Pre-agreed third party costs for coaching / mentoring will be supported as outlined in 3.

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Travel and accommodation costs for those invited to attend the Financing Forum and the
Project Development & Financing Workshop will be arranged by the organizers. Travel
support can only be provided to project team members (starting their journey) from within
the Asian region.

5. What are the benefits of participating in the Business Plan Competition?
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All project proposals submitted to the Business Plan Competition will be considered for
induction into the CTI PFAN development pipeline. Such projects may be provided ongoingsupport and advise on the development and presentation of their business plans, as well as
promoted among the CTI PFAN investor networks.

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For those who advance to stage 2, there will be free coaching and mentoring support provided
to accelerate the development of your business plan, and promote it within the CTI PFAN network.

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Those involved in the coaching and mentoring have significant experience in this market and, inparticular, providing financial advisory and raising capital for both new and existing companies.
All shrotlisted teams will receive free expert guidance, as well as insight into the development andpresentation of proposals / business plans that can capture the attention of prospective investors.

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The Financing Forum will bring together a range of investors who are active in the clean energy sector
in Asia. This will provide an opportunity for one on one contact to explore possible financing for yourbusiness. Following the Financing Forum, the organizers will also facilitate follow up discussions withinvestors as appropriate.

6. Can other modes of presentation be used to support the business plan?
You may choose to use video or any other form of appropriate presentation media (within reason andlogistical availability) to support the presentation of your business plan during stage 2. The final presentation,
however, must be made in-person, in front of the judges at the Financing Forum.

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9. Organizers
Listed are the profiles of the co-organizing committee involved in putting together
this competition:
Climate Technology Initiative (CTI) is a multilateral initiative, currently functioning as
an implementing agreement under the International Energy Agency, bringing together Austria,
Canada, Germany, Japan, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Sweden and the United States. CTI
fosters international cooperation in the accelerated development and diffusion of climate‐friendly and environmentally sound technologies and practices.
http://climatetech.net/
Climate Technology Initiative Private Financing Advisory Network (CTI PFAN) is a multilateral, public‐
private partnership initiated by the CTI in cooperation with the UNFCCC Expert Groupon Technology
Transfer. CTI PFAN was established to bridge the gap that exists between investors and financiers on the
one hand, and entrepreneurs band project developers on the other. CTI PFAN targets clean energy
projects that may be suitable for private‐sector finance at an early stage and then acts as aproject financing coaching band consultancy service to guide such projects to bankability and financial
closure.
http://cti-pfan.net/
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) promotes long‐term and equitable economic growth by supporting economic growth, agriculture andtrade, including sustainable energy initiatives; global health; and democracy, conflict prevention
and humanitarian assistance. USAID supports CTI PFAN through its Bureau for Economic
Growth, Education and the Environment (E3) in Washington, DC, as well as its Regional Development
Mission for Asia (RDMA) based in Bangkok, Thailand. RDMA acts as the Regional Coordinatorfor CTI PFAN in Asia.
https://www.usaid.gov/
USAID Private Financing Advisory Network - Asia program (PFAN-Asia)
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) regional Private Financing Advisory
Network Asia program assists businesses, governments, and others in Asia’s developing
countries to mobilize and scale up investments in clean energy. A previous USAID program
had achieved broad success in mobilizing more than $275 million in new private investment
for 21 clean energy projects across the region. The primary goals of the new five-year
program, which will end in 2018, are to mobilize at least $1 billion in funds for clean energy
investments and avoid or reduce greenhouse gas emissions amounting to at least 40 million
tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT), established in 1990 byMie Prefecture and Yokkaichi City with the active support of theJapanese national government,
industries and academic circles, is contributing to international environmental conservation
efforts by transferring Japan’s accumulated technological and administrative know‐how
and experiences to developing countries, with an emphasis on meeting specific needs ineach country. ICETT is the CTI secretariat and provides administrative and logistical support to
CTI PFAN globally.
https://www.icett.or.jp/english/index.html
The Energy for All Program is the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s response to the growing
challenge of energy poverty in Asia and the Pacific. Its objective is to mainstream energy accesswithin ADB’s Operations Department, and catalyze private sector participation by promoting
proven business models and de-risking investment transactions in the energy access sector.
Last 2012, the ADB was designated as the Sustainable Energy for All Regional Hub for Asia andthe Pacific. In this role, ADB is expanding the services of the Energy for All Program from its corefocus on energy access to the energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors.

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Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX) is a Social Enterprise (SE) dedicated to creating vibrant social capital markets in
Asia Pacific. IIX operates two capital-raising platforms tailored for SEs at various stages of growth --Impact IncubatorTM and
Impact PartnersTM -- and is developing a third -- Impact ExchangeTM. These platforms showcase Asian SEs seeking growth
capital to a global audience of impact investors, giving these SEs greater opportunities to scale and expand their positive
impact. IIX also works to develop the financial products and ecosystem that will facilitate the growth of the impact investment
sector in Asia Pacific.
http://www.asiaiix.com/

AFCEF-4
Application Form

The Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) represents the interests and provides a common platform forcompanies in Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Carbon Development and Trading, and Financial Institutions to meet,
discuss, collaborate and undertake viable projects together. The Association extends its focus to include Capacity Building,Technology Strengthening and Market Intelligence assisting its members in achieving Sustainable Growth locally and regionally
via enterprise development, market development, training and learning platforms. SEAS plays a strategic role in aiding therealisation of Singapore’s vision, to be a Global Clean Energy Hub where products and solutions are developed and exported.
SEAS has also built strategic collaborative relations with regional clean energy industry organisations, multilaterals and key
government institutions enabling projects for its members.
http://www.seas.org.sg/
Full Advantage is a regional Project Developer and Consulting Company in the field of Energy and Environment whose
mission is to help our partners and clients harness untapped resources, creative processes and appropriate technologicalsolutions in generating cleaner, more affordable energy, conserving it and contributing to a greener, more sustainable
environment.
http://www.full-advantage.com/
Dawn Consulting is a boutique firm specialising in corporate financial consulting. It is in the space of venture capital,
private equity, project funding, working capital funding, foreign direct investment, external commercial borrowings, due
diligence, transaction structuring, mentoring and in corporate strategy consulting. Dawn Consulting have provided
service to companies throughout India and overseas in a broad range of industries; manufacturing, engineering, realestate, financial services, infrastructure and mining and service sectors like information technology, hospitality andothers over the last 14 years.
http://www.dawnconsulting.com/
CleanEnergy Solutions International (CSI) is a consulting firm that specializes in market analysis, businessdevelopment, financial packaging and investment facilitation. CSI has implemented projects in the Philippines,
Indonesia, India, Thailand and other Asian countries in the renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transport,
and environment sector. Currently, CSI is the country coordinator of CTI PFAN in the Philippines.
http://www.cleanenergy.com.ph/
PPL International is an independent financing advisor specializing in structuring projects andraising finance and investment for clean & renewable energy projects in developing countries.
PPL works in Africa, Asia and the CIS and Eastern Europe. PPL is a Global Coordinator of CTI PFAN.
http://www.ppl-int.com/

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