Project: Private Sector Innovation 2:

As global markets increasingly prioritize low-carbon manufacturing and sustainable production, Egyptian industrial companies must adopt energy-efficient technologies and resource optimization strategies to remain competitive. Beyond cost savings, compliance with international regulations such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is now a critical requirement for export/ international oriented corporates.
Climate (tech) startups offer innovative, scalable solutions for the industry that affects the whole value chain, all from carbon reduction, energy efficiency, to sustainable manufacturing (cleaner production, resource efficiency, circular designs) and waste management, yet Egypt"s startup ecosystem lacks the structured technical and financial support necessary to help these ventures develop viable and market relevant business models and attract investment. Addressing these gaps through targeted technical qualification programs, investor readiness support, and strategic matchmaking is essential to unlocking their full potential. By systematically integrating corporates into the startup support framework, solutions are directly aligned with market needs, increasing their potential scalability across international markets. Additionally, investors gain access to de-risked, investment-ready startups with corporate validation, ensuring greater confidence and accelerating capital flow into climate innovations.

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) subsequently commissioned the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to implement the "Private Sector Innovation II" (PSI II). PSI II started its activities in June 2024 and will probably end in March 2025. In partnership with public and private stakeholders the main objective of PSI II is "to improve the competitive situation of the Egyptian industry in light of increasing market requirements for a green transformation of the economy".

With the main focus of supporting the Egyptian industrial sector in adopting and implementing green transition and transformation measures, the project consists of four interconnected outputs:
1. Green Institutional Capacity Development
2. Green Finance
3. Green Business Development Services
4. Climate Startups.

Strategic Corporate-Startup Partnerships for Industry Climate Solutions (SCSP-ICS)

This assignment contributes to PSI II"s overall objective to improve the competitive situation of the Egyptian industry in light of increasing market requirements for a green transformation of the economy. The contractor will contribute to the implementation of Output 4. The contractor shallhould build and align, use experience, and create synergies with other startup activities of PSI II.

Output 4 seeks to enable climate start-ups and the startup ecosystem actors to develop innovative business models for climate solutions, especially for industry. The assignment focuses on strategically engaging industrial corporates in the development of climate startups. To this end, a climate startup support program is to be set up through strategic corporate-startup partnerships with the objective of aligning climate startups with industry needs while enhancing their technical qualifications and investment readiness.

The program is divided into 4 main phases
- Corporate Engagement - Identify industry needs & engage corporate stakeholders
- Startup Selection & Roadmap - Expert-based selection and assessment (development of a technical and investment readiness roadmap)
- Technical Qualification - Implementing strategic partnerships with corporates for technical advancement.
- (Complementary) Investment Readiness & Matchmaking - Preparing startups for investment and connecting them with investors.

The key activities for this assignment include:
- Mapping industry needs and engaging corporate partners to shape strategic interventions.
- Developing tailored technical and investment readiness roadmaps for selected startups.
- Supporting corporate-startup partnerships in implementing technical support measures.
- Providing complementary tailored investment readiness support, promoting investor engagement and organizing matchmaking events with investors.
- Showcasing partnership successes and hosting a closing event.

GIZ may optionally commission contract amendments and/or increases based on the criteria in the tender documents to the successful bidder of this tender. For details, please see the terms of reference.

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