The program will provide startups with free access to tech, coaching, and support, helping them find opportunities and to avoid common pitfalls.
Shortlisted applicants will pitch their solutions to a panel of judges that include Avanade, a cloud solutions provider; EcoLabs, a greentech firm that targets the energy sector; Finlab, a startup accelerator; and NCS, a digital services provider that focuses on consulting, tech, and cybersecurity, among others.
The launch of the new program comes as Southeast Asia stands to lose up to US$200 billion in gross domestic product by 2030 because of climate shocks and a delay in timely action.
Investors are also cheering green investments in tech startups in the region as they associate sustainability with improved tangible financial returns. However, the region has some way to go before achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Source: TechInAsia
Date: 15 November 2021
Reference: https://www.techinasia.com/microsoft-launches-greentech-program-startups-sea
November 25, 2021
