DI supported JICA in decarbonization in various countries

• Client: JICA
• Country: India, Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, South Africa, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh
• Industry: Decarbonization (Energy, Transport, Agriculture & Forestry)

Background:

DI was commissioned by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (“JICA”) as a consultant to work on data collection and fundamental research to match the demand of developing countries with private sector technologies for achieving carbon neutrality, a global mega-trend emerging in developing economies.

The purpose of the study is to analyze the challenges and needs surrounding low-carbon transitions in developing countries, assess the potential of startups to tackle the issues involved, and create a new framework for public-private partnerships based on relevant project findings.

Support Overview:

Identified Local Issues, Stakeholders, and Needs:

• Defined approaches to achieving each country’s low-carbon goals.
• Identified issues and stakeholders’ needs in Energy, Transportation, Agriculture and Forestry.

Image: DI’s approach to the project

Matched Solutions from Technology Companies:

• Developed solution concepts across four sectors: Energy, Transportation, Agriculture, and Forestry.
• Identified relevant technologies, products, and business models to realize these concepts.

Sourced and Screened Products/Technologies:

• Organized a public seminar and invited applications to select 10 startups for support.

Provided Consulting Services for Regional Expansion:

• Supported technology companies with Product-Market Fit (PMF) and formulated entry strategies.

A publication on our work in this project can be found here: https://www.dreamincubator.com.vn/di-blogs/seminar-presentation-material-transition-towards-carbon-neutral-societies-in-developing-countries