To showcase how technology can successfully address the urgencies of climate change, the award recognises ICT SMEs that have embraced environmental responsibility and have demonstrated the positive outcome of tech as an ally against climate impact*.
Examples:
- Smart Energy Management Systems
- Smart Mobility Solutions
- Precision Farming solutions
- Waste management and circularity solutions
the jury
the criteria
EGDC KPI 2
Annual revenue from deployed ICT solutions as a proportion of total annual revenue (%)
25
POINTS
IMPACT
Has the solution been deployed and already demonstrated an impact on the problem it aims to solve?
5
POINTS
LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY & SCALABILITY
How is the solution supported (through funding or self-sustainable) and is it meant to continue in time?
What are the sources of financial support, and is it structured in a way that will allow it to expand in the future?
5
POINTS
REPLICABILITY
Can the solution be replicated in other countries/regions and is any support envisioned for other organisations wishing to implement it in their area/sector?
If any use of software is envisioned, is this open source or can a license be extended to third parties also?
5
POINTS
INNOVATION & ORIGINALITY
Is the solution innovative in its area/region of implementation?
What are the innovative characteristics?
This can refer to both technology or tools used or to processes or to the outreach strategy.
5
POINTS
CONTRIBUTION TO OTHER CATEGORIES
Points will be awarded if the solution has a positive impact on the other award categories.
5
POINTS
TOTAL
50