On the 15 – 16 October 2013, 20 entrepreneurs will be
presenting a business case for investment at Viridis Africa. Among them will be Ben van Rooyen, CEO,
ZEO Africa
Zeo Africa was established in 2013 in order to commercialise ZeoForm, a
patented product developed by Zeo IP, an Australian company. ZeoForm granules
and products made from the granules are completely biodegradable, non toxic,
and compostable. These capabilities are developed through chemical bonding at
the molecular level, making ZeoForm and its derivatives nanotechnology compounds and products.
Zeo Africa has exclusive rights to all proprietary intellectual property
of Zeo IP in South Africa, including patents, trade secrets, methods and plans
for the production of ZeoForm granules and products, and all trademarks and
copyrights. Zeo Africa also has non-exclusive rights to the technology for the
rest of the African continent, with a first right of refusal for an exclusive
license in any country.
“Zeo Africa’s mission is to develop and commercialize ZeoForm and derivatives
– transforming recovered and renewable cellulose fibers into an array of new
eco-materials for specialized and everyday use. By doing this we intend to be a
leading African supplier for companies seeking biodegradable and recyclable raw
materials,” says Ben van Rooyen, CEO of Zeo Africa.
Another entrepreneur is Joel Arcus, BioWaste Technologies
Joel is a man of
vision and intention. A dedicated father and husband who is passionate about
the environment and believes that a community involved in sustainable,
bio-friendly solutions is the way to heal our planet. “I am a firm believer
that education, integrity, purpose and uplifting others will build humanity as
a whole and allow for the alleviation of poverty and afford others the
opportunity to achieve success and establish a bright future for generations to
come.”
Joel is the general manager of Green Waste Energy
Development Africa which is developing green waste to energy projects in
Africa. http://greenwasteenergy.com/
He is also the director of BioWaste Technologies (PTY)
LTD. BioWaste Technologies (PTY) LTD is a consulting and solutions based
company that addresses a huge need for developing South African entrepreneurs
by creating and driving functional, adaptable and sustainable Green Projects in
partnership with our clients.
The company’s vision is Zero
Waste to Landfill.
BioWaste Technologies is a services oriented company
delivering green waste management solutions through the implementation of a few
niche products. “We drive functional,
adaptable and sustainable green projects in partnership with our clients, assisting
them with their waste management strategies.
We thus enable them to contribute to a greener and healthier environment
, while simultaneously adding valuable
cost saving solutions to their existing waste removal practices,
through the implementation of either one of our product solutions.” says
Arcus.
“BioWaste Technologies was created in 2010 out of a deep passion
to do something constructive about our South African environmental
degradation and climate change.”
Founding partners, Joel Arcus and Ray Finch left their
jobs and set themselves the challenge to find sustainable technology solutions
for dealing with organic waste. Today they and their team of partners are
pioneers and leaders in the field.
"Recycling" is growing or
"recyclables" with up to 25% of plastics, glass, metals, paper &
cardboard now being recycled in our
biggest cities. Organic waste though, is posing significant unsolved
challenges. Not only in South Africa, but all over the world.
“Realistically the only "long term solution",
is that we need to find ways to USE or RECYCLE,
EVERYTHING so, we have set our Vision for South Africa to achieve
"Zero Waste to Landfill".”
“We are investing heavily in bringing innovative
solutions including:
In-Vessel Composting plants; Waste to Energy Plants; and
comprehensive waste management facilities where recyclable is recycled, organic
waste is composted and the rest is gasified to produce electricity,” concludes
Arcus.
The
intention of Viridis Africa is to bring together investors such as Inspired Evolution, Sterling Waterford Securities,
Lerako Metier, the IDC, Curatio Capital, Vantage Capital and the Technology
Innovation Agency and entrepreneurs from Africa and the rest of the
world, to jointly explore commercial initiatives in green technologies.
The program
includes the presentation of 20 projects of business initiatives, ranging in
size and scope and encompasses priority areas such as bioenergy, hydro, wind
power, green chemistry, recycling, water treatment, desalination, amongst others.
Principals
who would present their business opportunities at this event would have the
audience of numerous local and foreign investors who have $300 Million
available for investment into these various initiatives (Solar Energy – Bio
Energy – Waste Energy). Investors would include venture capital, private
equity, project and corporate finance outfits and others dedicated to the clean
tech sector. Also included are major companies who seek strategic alliance and
acquisitions.”
New
technologies currently being developed by academic and research institutions
will also have their opportunity so as to introduce potential business
opportunities through the commercialisation of the above.
“Additional
business proposals are invited from clean tech sub-sectors including clean
energy generation (wind, solar, hydro, biofuels, geothermal, clean coal
technologies), storage (fuel cells, advanced batteries, hybrid systems),
efficiency (smart grids, waste heat recovery), water & waste water (water
treatment, water conservation, waste water treatment, desalination) and
recycling and waste (recycling, waste treatment, organic matter, plastics)
etc.” says Adam.
The event
will also introduce parties with complementary technologies and business models
to one another in order to explore mutually beneficial opportunities.
The main
purpose of the conference and its exhibitions will endeavour to bring about a
vibrant market trading place for entrepreneurs and corporates to propose and
conclude investment deals with funders
Although the
event is to be held once a year, it is designed to give the participants long
term continuity vis a vis the provision of web-based interaction
platforms, inducing social networks.
For more
information about the conference: please visit us at www.viridisafrica.com.
Business case presenters:
Principals who would present their business opportunities at
this event would have the audience of numerous local and foreign investors,
stratified according to their interest and investment criteria.
The following are some of the clean tech sub-sectors in which principals may consider their company, initiative being presented:
Clean Energy Generation: Wind, solar, hydro, biofuels, geothermal, clean coal technologies
Storage: Fuel cells, advanced batteries, hybrid systems
Infrastructure: Management, transmission
Efficiency: Building efficiency, smart grids, waste heat recovery
Water & waste water: Water treatment, water conservation, waste water treatment, desalination
Recycling & waste: Recycling, waste treatment, organic matter, plastics,
Please note that the deadline for your business proposal submission is 20 September 2013.
An executive business summary of your project/ company is required in order for us to match your initiative/company business proposal with the appropriate theme and investors.
Importantly you need to indicate the funds you seek and the principal terms for investors participation.
The following are some of the clean tech sub-sectors in which principals may consider their company, initiative being presented:
Clean Energy Generation: Wind, solar, hydro, biofuels, geothermal, clean coal technologies
Storage: Fuel cells, advanced batteries, hybrid systems
Infrastructure: Management, transmission
Efficiency: Building efficiency, smart grids, waste heat recovery
Water & waste water: Water treatment, water conservation, waste water treatment, desalination
Recycling & waste: Recycling, waste treatment, organic matter, plastics,
Please note that the deadline for your business proposal submission is 20 September 2013.
An executive business summary of your project/ company is required in order for us to match your initiative/company business proposal with the appropriate theme and investors.
Importantly you need to indicate the funds you seek and the principal terms for investors participation.
Further, it is
important to note that certain of the investors participating have an interest
in projects within the municipal framework (public private partnership)
specifically relating to water and sewerage treatment and recycling plants as
well as renewable energy. Engaging such investors may prove most valuable to
your municipality in advancing its infrastructural development with the latest
technologies and best of breed business solutions.
Business case presenters cost to participate R2500
Delegates:
Full registration cost R4580. Register before 30 August 2013 and get 15% off the registration price. http://www.viridisafrica.com/registration.htm
Full registration cost R4580. Register before 30 August 2013 and get 15% off the registration price. http://www.viridisafrica.com/registration.htm
To exhibit costs R14 500 (including two discounted
registrations).
To sponsor, visit http://www.viridisafrica.com/sponsorships.htm
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