{"id":485,"date":"2025-02-12T16:29:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T16:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/greentech4ce\/?page_id=485"},"modified":"2025-09-01T10:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T09:00:02","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/greentech4ce\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e485-e1 mdh-0\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e485-e2 mdh-1 mdh-2 mdh-3\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e485-e3 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e485-e4 mdh-e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Chapter 1: About GREENTech4CE<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e485-e5 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-acc e485-e6 mdh-f\" id=\"x-acc-e485-e6\"><div class=\"e485-e7 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e7\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e7\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e7\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is the GREENTech4CE project?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e7\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e7\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e8 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GREENTech4CE (Green Recycling Enterprises Engaging in New Technology for a Circular Economy in Zambia) project is a \u20ac22.7 million initiative funded by the European Union. Its aim is to promote sustainable practices by supporting the development of start-ups and MSMEs within the green, circular and digital economy that want to scale or transition to sustainable business models.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e9 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e9\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e9\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e9\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What type of support is available for applicants?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e9\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e9\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e9\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e10 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project offers a blend of technical assistance and financial support through matching grants for market studies, capacity building, product development, and innovation.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e11 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e11\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e11\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e11\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is the minimum and maximum grant amount available?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e11\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e11\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e11\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e12 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Call I, grants to be provided will range from a minimum of \u20ac100,000 to a maximum of \u20ac500,000.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e485-e13 mdh-j\"\/><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e485-e14 mdh-1 mdh-2 mdh-4\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e485-e15 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e485-e16 mdh-e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Chapter 2: Eligibility\n<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e485-e17 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-acc e485-e18 mdh-f\" id=\"x-acc-e485-e18\"><div class=\"e485-e19 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e19\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e19\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e19\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Who can apply for financial support through this project?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e19\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e19\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e19\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e20 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible applicants include Zambian-owned Medium Enterprises registered and domiciled in Zambia. Partnerships through Joint Ventures with European companies are encouraged to apply.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e21 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e21\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e21\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e21\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What are the criteria for eligibility?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e21\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e21\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e21\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e22 mdh-g mdh-h\"><ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium enterprise as defined in accordance with the MSME policy (2023).<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actions\/initiatives for which a grant may be awarded, and size of support required.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating in Zambia with supporting financial statements and management accounts.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies with audited financial statement of at least 2 of the last 3 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e23 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e23\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e23\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e23\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is the applicant eligibility criteria for the call?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e23\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e23\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e23\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e24 mdh-g mdh-h\"><ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be an established Zambian owned medium enterprise.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be incorporated in Zambia as a company. Individuals are not eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be a for-profit entity and seeking expansion and\/or growth capital.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be committed to sustaining practices of the green circular models both during and post the secured investment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e25 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e25\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e25\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e25\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can the turnover requirements be adjusted to better accommodate youth- and women-led enterprises that may operate on a smaller scale?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e25\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e25\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e25\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e26 mdh-g mdh-h\">No. This call is strictly for Meduim scale enterprises as described in the MSEM policy. However, subsquent call will encompass start-ups, micro and Small enterprises.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e27 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e27\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e27\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e27\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What are the eligible sectors for this project?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e27\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e27\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e27\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e28 mdh-g mdh-h\"><p>Manufacturing, Mining, Services, Construction, Digitla, Transport and Logistics, Energy.<\/p>\n<p>Agricultural sector is excluded from this support.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e29 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e29\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e29\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e29\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What types of activities can be supported under this call?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e29\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e29\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e29\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e30 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Economy Initiatives, Material Value Creation, E-Mobility Promotion, Strengthening Value Chains, Local Transformation of Raw Materials, Mining Sector ESG Improvements, Enhance ESG standards, productivity, and market access for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), Energy Supply Innovation, Machining and Fabrication Services, Recycling Centre Development, ASM Cooperative Formalization, Export Facilitation, Collaborative Waste and Management Initiatives.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e31 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e31\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e31\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e31\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is the role of women and youth in this project?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e31\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e31\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e31\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e32 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project places a strong emphasis on promoting the involvement of women and youth in the green circular economy by prioritizing social inclusion to create jobs for these groups. 50% and 75% of the beneficiaries of the beneficiaries of this project shall be women and youth respectively.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e485-e33 mdh-j\"\/><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e485-e34 mdh-1 mdh-2 mdh-5\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e485-e35 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e485-e36 mdh-e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Chapter 3: Application Process and Proposal ContentChapter 2: Eligibility\n<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e485-e37 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-acc e485-e38 mdh-f\" id=\"x-acc-e485-e38\"><div class=\"e485-e39 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e39\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e39\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e39\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">How do I apply for the GREEN Tech4CE support?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e39\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e39\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e39\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e40 mdh-g mdh-h\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application details are provided on the GREEN Tech4CE website. The application process involves two stages:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ol>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submission of a Concept Note (CN) through the GREENTech4CE online portal.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal based on the concept note\u2019s evaluation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e41 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e41\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e41\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e41\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is the deadline for submitting the concept note?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e41\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e41\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e41\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e42 mdh-g mdh-h\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The deadline for submission of concept notes is September 16th, 2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Any application submitted after the deadline will be rejected.<\/b><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e43 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e43\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e43\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e43\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can I submit more than one application?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e43\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e43\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e43\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e44 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, applicants are not allowed to submit more than one concept note in this call for proposals.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e45 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e45\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e45\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e45\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What happens if my concept note is approved?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e45\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e45\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e45\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e46 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If approved, you will be invited to submit a detailed project proposal for further evaluation of governance, management, and financial conditions.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e47 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e47\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e47\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e47\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can a single enterprise receive more than one grant under this call?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e47\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e47\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e47\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e48 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, an enterprise may not receive more than one grant under this call for proposals.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e49 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e49\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e49\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e49\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can I seek assistance from the GREENTech4CE team during the application process?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e49\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e49\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e49\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e50 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GREENTech4CE team members cannot assist with concept notes or proposals, and any attempts to solicit help will lead to disqualification.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e485-e51 mdh-j\"\/><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e485-e52 mdh-1 mdh-2 mdh-6\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e485-e53 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e485-e54 mdh-e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"> Additional Support and Proposal Content\n<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e485-e55 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-acc e485-e56 mdh-f\" id=\"x-acc-e485-e56\"><div class=\"e485-e57 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e57\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e57\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e57\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Is there any assistance for writing grant proposals?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e57\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e57\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e57\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e58 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, information sessions and co-creation support are available to help applicants prepare their proposals.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e59 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e59\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e59\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e59\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What should be included in the project proposal?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e59\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e59\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e59\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e60 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common elements include a project description, goals, timeline, budget, and impact and risks. Guiding notes will be provided on the GREENTech4CE website.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e485-e61 mdh-j\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e62 mdh-g mdh-i\"><b>Phase 2: Full Proposal Submission <\/b><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e485-e63 mdh-j\"\/><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e485-e64 mdh-1 mdh-2 mdh-7\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e485-e65 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e485-e66 mdh-e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Chapter 1: Co-Financing Requirements<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e485-e67 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-acc e485-e68 mdh-f\" id=\"x-acc-e485-e68\"><div class=\"e485-e69 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e69\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e69\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e69\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What does match-funding mean?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e69\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e69\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e69\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e70 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants are required to contribute at least 50% of the project costs, with the grant covering the remaining amount.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e485-e71 mdh-j\"\/><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e485-e72 mdh-1 mdh-2 mdh-8\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e485-e73 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e485-e74 mdh-e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Chapter 2: Reporting Requirements for Successful Applicants<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e485-e75 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-acc e485-e76 mdh-f\" id=\"x-acc-e485-e76\"><div class=\"e485-e77 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e77\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e77\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e77\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What are the reporting obligations for successful applicants?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e77\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e77\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e77\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e78 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful applicants must provide regular progress reports, including quarterly narrative and financial updates, as well as annual financial reports, to ensure compliance and demonstrate milestone achievements.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e485-e79 mdh-j\"\/><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e485-e80 mdh-1 mdh-2 mdh-9\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e485-e81 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e485-e82 mdh-e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Post-Award Questions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e485-e83 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-acc e485-e84 mdh-f\" id=\"x-acc-e485-e84\"><div class=\"e485-e85 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e85\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e85\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e85\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What happens if I need to make changes to the project after receiving funding?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e85\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e85\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e85\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e86 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the fund manager for guidance on modification procedures.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e87 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e87\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e87\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e87\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What are the consequences of not fulfilling the grant requirements?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e87\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e87\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e87\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e88 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to meet requirements may result in having to return funds or disqualification from future funding.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e485-e89 mdh-j\"\/><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e485-e90 mdh-1 mdh-2 mdh-a\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e485-e91 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e485-e92 mdh-e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Chapter 3: Concept note and Full Proposal Evaluation Criteria<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e485-e93 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-acc e485-e94 mdh-f\" id=\"x-acc-e485-e94\"><div class=\"e485-e95 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e95\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e95\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e95\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What are the criteria for evaluation of full proposals?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e95\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e95\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e95\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e96 mdh-g mdh-h\"><ol>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability of the business beyond the project financial and technical support provided.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The management capacity, professional competencies, qualifications and experience required to successfully complete the proposed action.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to complementary funding where appropriate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e485-e97 mdh-j\"\/><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e485-e98 mdh-1 mdh-2 mdh-b\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e485-e99 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e485-e100 mdh-e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Chapter 4: Financial Requirements and Support<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e485-e101 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-acc e485-e102 mdh-f\" id=\"x-acc-e485-e102\"><div class=\"e485-e103 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e103\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e103\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e103\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What are the minimum and maximum turnover requirements?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e103\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e103\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e103\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e104 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium enterprises must have a maximum turnover between EUR 350,000 - EUR 1,730,000 per year.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e105 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e105\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e105\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e105\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">How many years of operational history are required?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e105\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e105\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e105\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e106 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium enterprise must have at least three years of uninterrupted operations.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e107 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e107\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e107\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e107\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Who can apply for financial support through this project?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e107\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e107\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e107\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e108 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible applicant Must have at least 50% Zambian-ownership in the enterprise Joint ventures with European partners are encouraged.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e485-e109 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e485-e109\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e485-e109\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e109\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is the audited financial statement (AFS) requirement?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e485-e109\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e485-e109\" data-x-toggleable=\"e485-e109\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e485-e110 mdh-g mdh-h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The business must provide audited accounts for the past two years and the latest management accounts, prepared according to International Financial Reports Standards (IFRS) by an accountant accredited by the Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants (ZICA).<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e485-e111 mdh-j\"\/><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e485-e112 mdh-1 mdh-2 mdh-c\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e485-e113 mdh-d\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e485-e114 mdh-e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 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