AIDG is pleased to announce its 2nd business plan competition in Guatemala, GuateVerde 2010! This competition invites local entrepreneurs with new or established business that provide increased access to energy, water and sanitation using renewable technologies.

What type of business are we looking for?

* "Green" businesses that are either established (less than 100 employees) or new

*Examples of businesses: plastics recycling; solar energy; wind energy; hydroelectric; water pumps; diagnostics; biodiesal; biogas or any other business that uses renewable energy and increases access to energy, water and/or sanitation in Guatemala

* The business may be a product distributor, service provider or manufacturer

* The business must present an environmental, social and/or economic impact in Guatemala

*The business must be located within the following departments: Quetzaltenango, Totonicapan, Solola, San Marcos, Retalhuleu, Suchitepequiz, Huehuetenango, Chimaltenango, Guatemala

What is the prize?

* A $10,000 grant 

* Available financial assistance via $40,000 in very low interest loan

* Technical and logistical assistance

* Business planning and administration support

How to participate?

* The application will be available at this website on June 4, 2010

* Each applicant will have 8 weeks to submit the application and send it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Questions?

* Please write to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it