Call for Proposals: 5th UfM Energy and Climate Business Forum Deal-Making Workshop

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About UfM Energy and Climate Business Forum Deal-Making Workshop

Deal-Making Workshops
The Deal-Making Workshops at the UfM Energy and Climate Business Forum are designed to catalyse strategic partnerships addressing the Mediterranean region’s just energy transition, climate resilience, and sustainable development challenges. These workshops serve as a matchmaking exercise that provides stakeholders with focused opportunities to translate innovative ideas into actionable solutions through collaborative engagement.

To remain competitive, the Mediterranean region needs to address global and regional priorities, including a just transition to renewable energy, developing climate-resilient infrastructure, and promoting sustainable economic growth. These priorities demand diverse partnerships that leverage the unique strengths of private sector stakeholders, public institutions, and civil society.
While more traditional panel discussions will take place in the morning, Deal-Making Workshops will be scheduled for the afternoon in the form of practical brainstorming sessions. By incorporating structured thematic discussions, facilitated negotiation sessions, and tools for building shared value, these workshops ensure that participants move beyond dialogue to form concrete partnerships.

Objective
The Call for Proposals (CfP) seeks to mobilize innovative solutions from stakeholders across UfM member countries, focusing on energy transition, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Selected proposals will be featured in structured discussions designed to foster partnerships and unlock financing opportunities.

Proposals should:
• Address pressing regional challenges in renewable energy, climate adaptation, and infrastructure resilience.
• Demonstrate feasibility, scalability, and alignment with UfM’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Foster cross-sector collaboration and contribute to UfM’s regional integration and
sustainability goals.

Scope
This Call for Proposal targets initiatives that:
• Focus on innovation in energy transition, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure.
• Promote public-private partnerships and cross-sector collaboration.
• Demonstrate readiness for implementation and potential for broad regional impact.

Project Themes

• Renewable Energy Partnerships: Solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects.
• Climate Resilience Solutions: Adaptation projects in water management, agriculture, urban cooling, and nature-based solutions.
• Sustainable Infrastructure: Smart cities, low-carbon transport, and resilient urban planning.

• Integrated Energy-Water Solutions: Innovations in the water-energy nexus, such as desalination and energy efficiency.

• Sponsor Organisation: Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)

Benefits of UfM Energy and Climate Business Forum Deal-Making Workshop

Promising projects may receive post-event support, including:

• Mentorship & Capacity Building: Guidance from industry experts to refine project strategies.
• Funding & Partnership Opportunities: Introductions to investors and potential collaborators from the Gulf and Mediterranean region.
• Technical & Business Model Development: Support to strengthen feasibility and scalability.

UfM Energy and Climate Business Forum Deal-Making Workshop Requirements

The Call for Proposal is open to:

• Project developers: Entrepreneurs, mature start-ups, and companies with projects aligned with UfM's strategic priorities.
• Investors and funders: International Financial Institutions (IFIs), business leaders, private investors, development agencies, and other funding entities seeking green investment opportunities.
• Public and private sector and other organizations: Government institutions, local authorities, utilities, incubators, accelerators, research institutions, and NGOs involved in project development and capacity building.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to get started with your application.

Application Deadline

07 March, 2025

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