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 Bridge Through innovation to a Sustainable future

2. Building Bridges

3. The GREENBridgepresents: IEDC ‘s THINK TANK Solar Powered Lighting Sustainability MBA Students Entrepreneurship Innovation New business models Environment Green Energy

4. IEDC-TT Bled 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

9. No working

10. No entertainment

11. No proper healthcare

13. IEDC THINK TANK

14. Benefits of solar powered lighting in Africa Creating new job opportunities Benefiting communities Better for health-compared to kerosene lamps Eco friendly Social aspect: light brings communities together Safety: No fire hazard + Road safety Last 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 lighting STIMULATE CHANGE

17. IEDC’s Green Bridge: