People For Peat – Business Hub Accelerator Program 2021

Deadline: 21 May 2021
Open to: ASEAN countries (private sector, CSOs, NGOs, smallholder farmers & co-operatives, research and trade organisations; excluding Brunei & Singapore)
Benefits: 9-month long accelerator program

Description

Applications are open for the People For Peat (PFP) Business Hub Accelerator Program 2021. Aimed to optimise innovative solutions in business, finance, and peat management, successful cohort applicants will go through a 9-month program alongside fellow cohort members from across ASEAN (excluding Brunei & Singapore) assisted by peatland industry experts.

Eligibility

Peat-related businesses in ASEAN (private sector, CSOs, NGOs, smallholder farmers & co-operatives, research and trade organisations; excluding Brunei & Singapore) that hope to improve their environmental, financial, and/or social impact(s) are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria

Relevance to improving peatland management
Realistic financial plan & business models – preference for post-revenue enterprises
Prioritised themes:
- Peat protection and/or restoration
- Improving SME capacities & community livelihoods
- Economically viable & investible peat projects
Clearly-defined needs for business support & technical assistance
Impact measurements:
- Peat protection
- Social inclusion & empowerment
- Economic productivity
Local stakeholder buy-in
Organizational strength
Focus on under supported geographical areas

Benefits

9-month long accelerator program assisted by country-specific peatland consultants.
Business mentorship and technical assistance from a Panel of Experts made up of industry experts.
Project visibility to gain regional and global market access.
Partnership and collaboration with non-state actor peatland network across ASEAN.
Access to capital from the PFP financial ecosystem.
Multi-stage link to investors for detailed project funding alignment.