1. The Switchers is a community network of inspiring entrepreneurs and changemakers for sustainability in the Mediterranean / Maghreb / MENA region.
Breakdown of activities:
Activity management (preparing the Terms of References and work-plan);
Partnering with FEBEA in the identification of, peer-to-peer seminars for International Investment Networks;
Organising peer-to-peer seminars on SCP/RE opportunities for the national financial sector(s);
Support the development of innovative financial instruments for investing in Green Young Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean (including expansion of existing one such as COOPMED).
Indicators and means of verification:
At least 8 International Investment Networks attend peer-to-peer seminars and corresponding SWOT analysis;
At least 12 national financial sector investors participate in peer-to-peer seminars and corresponding SWOT analysis;
Business report of the support actions taken for the development of innovative financial instruments for investing in Green Young Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean.

2. What makes a Switcher? (social) enterprise grassroots initiative
ecologic & social impact
local
innovative
inspiring
active
operational & running
organic food & agriculture
sustainable textiles & clothing
renewable energy & energy efficiency
housing & construction
organic cleaning products & cosmetics
sustainable tourism
sustainable transport
resource efficiency & waste management
Breakdown of activities:
Activity management (preparing the Terms of References and work-plan);
Partnering with FEBEA in the identification of, peer-to-peer seminars for International Investment Networks;
Organising peer-to-peer seminars on SCP/RE opportunities for the national financial sector(s);
Support the development of innovative financial instruments for investing in Green Young Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean (including expansion of existing one such as COOPMED).
Indicators and means of verification:
At least 8 International Investment Networks attend peer-to-peer seminars and corresponding SWOT analysis;
At least 12 national financial sector investors participate in peer-to-peer seminars and corresponding SWOT analysis;
Business report of the support actions taken for the development of innovative financial instruments for investing in Green Young Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean.

3. Target 2018: 500 Switchers Breakdown of activities:
Activity management (preparing the Terms of References and work-plan);
Partnering with FEBEA in the identification of, peer-to-peer seminars for International Investment Networks;
Organising peer-to-peer seminars on SCP/RE opportunities for the national financial sector(s);
Support the development of innovative financial instruments for investing in Green Young Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean (including expansion of existing one such as COOPMED).
Indicators and means of verification:
At least 8 International Investment Networks attend peer-to-peer seminars and corresponding SWOT analysis;
At least 12 national financial sector investors participate in peer-to-peer seminars and corresponding SWOT analysis;
Business report of the support actions taken for the development of innovative financial instruments for investing in Green Young Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean.

4. Developing new services for The Switchers: Ideas & Questions
Online networking opportunities Open Innovation Platform Technical Mentoring Access to Finance Self-Assessment Tools Promotion & Communication support Certification Scheme
Breakdown of activities:
Activity management (preparing the Terms of References and work-plan);
Partnering with FEBEA in the identification of, peer-to-peer seminars for International Investment Networks;
Organising peer-to-peer seminars on SCP/RE opportunities for the national financial sector(s);
Support the development of innovative financial instruments for investing in Green Young Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean (including expansion of existing one such as COOPMED).
Indicators and means of verification:
At least 8 International Investment Networks attend peer-to-peer seminars and corresponding SWOT analysis;
At least 12 national financial sector investors participate in peer-to-peer seminars and corresponding SWOT analysis;
Business report of the support actions taken for the development of innovative financial instruments for investing in Green Young Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean.

5. Services for Green Impact Investing Network

6. Services for Green Impact Investing Network
Breakdown of activities:
Activity management (preparing the Terms of References and work-plan);
Partnering with FEBEA in the identification of, peer-to-peer seminars for International Investment Networks;
Organising peer-to-peer seminars on SCP/RE opportunities for the national financial sector(s);
Support the development of innovative financial instruments for investing in Green Young Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean (including expansion of existing one such as COOPMED).
Indicators and means of verification:
At least 8 International Investment Networks attend peer-to-peer seminars and corresponding SWOT analysis;
At least 12 national financial sector investors participate in peer-to-peer seminars and corresponding SWOT analysis;
Business report of the support actions taken for the development of innovative financial instruments for investing in Green Young Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean.

7. Service 4 Services for Green Impact Investing Network
Access to a pool of
Green Projects
Access to a green projects porfolio (Switchers + Green Entrepreneurs).
Online database with more than 3800 green ideas
>1400 GE trained
500 Switchers available on an online platform
8 National synergy workshops and > than 400 expected participants
8 local entrepreneur-meet-investor events
April 2017: Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Lebanon
270 specific coach sessions to improve business canvases
2.000 hours of trainig for the best selected initiatives
8 months of incubation phase for GEs selected by a regional “High Level Jury”
>100 Executive Summaries dully cheked
>100 Financial needs assessment
2018 Regional Matchmaking event
Access to a green projects porfolio (Switchers + Green Entrepreneurs), most of them already suitable for financing.

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