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1 Build a better world the change Power of Youth 2014 hydro-nations.com

2 The opportunity The challenges set by the Global Goals for Sustainable Development present amongst the most significant opportunities for enterprise in the foreseeable future. The SDGs address the core needs of a rapidly growing population with constrained resources, and the organisations that meet these needs are likely to grow faster than any other on the planet. This is an invitation to become a partner in an initiative to build sector specific ecosystems that bring together the very best technologies, expertise and networks to scale the leading solutions in each industry sector.

4 The Pilot 2016 : Clean Water and Sanitation

5 2017: apply model to three more vertices

6 And build ecosystems around each of the world's greatest challenges

7 The model for each vertical Two Summits : Scotland India 30 hand picked entrepreneurs and industry leaders: building high impact enterprises (at different scales) in the water sector that provide world leading solutions to identified needs Growth Partners: Organisations that can provide the resources and expertise needed to superscale these enterprises Impact Investors / Service Providers Senior Government Leaders: who have the power to facilitate the growth of ecosystems in the region where the ecosystem is based Led by entrepreneurs, powered by big business and facilitated by government delivering long term sustainable growth. A highly curated, effective, actionable network With a common purpose Based on a proven model with funding secured 2 to 4 day retreats every six months in host nations to keep the community engaged and accountable.

8 Welcome You have been selected to join us on the inaugural summit of this programme. The summit will be held at Harburn House on the 26th and 27th of September and will bring together 30 selected individuals who will begin to build the ecosystem at the heart of this endeavor.

9 Aim of the We are going to bring together some of the world's leading water entrepreneurs to work with leading organisations and governments from across the globe to build, mainstream and scale these technologies and bring them to the world.

10 Why We want to ensure we achieve our Sustainable Development Goals for Water We want Scotland, India and other to be the global leaders in this business sector with the technologies they have developed, tested and mainstreamed together setting the global standard We will create a world leading example of how business can be used to change the world for the better and put the at the forefront of these sectors.

11 How Through building highly collaborative, dynamic and world leading partnerships between the Governments and ial Ecosystems of the in the Water technology sector we will find the world's most high potential Water Sector entrepreneurs build a global ecosystem and brand create lasting partnerships because this is what we do...

12 The locations Harburn House Scotland September 2016

13 The locations My Native Village, Bangalore, India January 2017 For selected delegates

The Summit design How each summit is structured The Hourglass model YOUR EXPERIENCE We start open as we explore our collective experience and context We then begin to focus on ourselves as

14 The Summit design How each summit is structured The Hourglass model YOUR EXPERIENCE We start open as we explore our collective experience and context We then begin to focus on ourselves as individuals, as leaders our story and our purpose YOUR CONTEXT FOCUS BROAD VIEW We then move back to the wider global context with input from peers providing insight into the problems/opportunities ahead and begin to explore the impact on ourselves, our business, our communities and the ecosystem as a whole. IMPACT

POY Track Record: WORLD CLASS HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMMES 2011: Beijing, China POY convened a task force of 40 entrepreneurs (representing China and the EU) to develop policy recommendations for

2012: Cape Town, South Africa Working with the National Youth Development Agency of South Africa, POY convened 35 entrepreneurs from South Africa and across the world as part of the 2012 Year

2013: New Delhi, India In partnership with EY and the Shell Foundation POY convened 35 Indian and International entrepreneurs to understand the potential of the social economy in India.

15 POY Track Record: WORLD CLASS HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMMES 2011: Beijing, China POY convened a task force of 40 entrepreneurs (representing China and the EU) to develop policy recommendations for entrepreneurship. In 2014 the European Commission wrote in two of these recommendations. 2012: Cape Town, South Africa Working with the National Youth Development Agency of South Africa, POY convened 35 entrepreneurs from South Africa and across the world as part of the 2012 Year of Youth. 2013: New Delhi, India In partnership with EY and the Shell Foundation POY convened 35 Indian and International entrepreneurs to understand the potential of the social economy in India : Edinburgh, Scotland Supported by Telefonica, RBS and the Scottish Government, the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Scotland was developed. 2015: Bangalore, India In preparation for the next evolution of POY s model a further 40 Indian and International entrepreneurs delivered a summit and met with senior leaders in India's Government. Scotland s Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth John Swinney invited POY contribute to the development of the ecosystem in Scotland

16 Our vision is of Scotland as a world-leading entrepreneurial nation a place where growth and innovation deliver benefits to all of society. Scotland CAN DO is our way of making this happen. Power of Youth exemplifies this approach and the group s enthusiasm towards values-based business makes it a first-class ambassador for Scotland CAN DO. I look forward to hearing of its endeavours at this summit in India. Play Video

17 Build a better world the change Power of Youth 2014

18 POY: Established Leaders Perspective

POY is phenomenal, the concept is so simple and so powerful,

in places like Scotland it is clear the Indian ecosystem

Consulting Past: Global Deputy Leader Not For Profit

and it is important for us to give dreams to others, and that

19 POY is phenomenal, the concept is so simple and so powerful, and if you look at the leadership and success they have had in places like Scotland it is clear the Indian ecosystem needs this Parul Soni Global Managing Partner Thinkthrough Consulting Past: Global Deputy Leader Not For Profit Organisations EY it is important for us to realise our dreams and it is important for us to give dreams to others, and that is what I think Power of Youth will do here Ritu Raina Hindustan Times Media Group

India is a difficult market to do this kind of work however the values

Bhattacharya Chief Executive Breakthrough TV Ashoka POY is viral in

. The potential it has to create a network that is both virtual and

20 India is a difficult market to do this kind of work however the values of this community and the empathy they show sets them apart Sohini Bhattacharya Chief Executive Breakthrough TV Ashoka POY is viral in the way thinks and the way it has done work so far.. The potential it has to create a network that is both virtual and physical to get this work done is immense Anuradha Bhavnani Regional Head India Shell Foundation

The whole idea of promoting international entrepreneurialism

exceptional, it s something I want to support Bob Keiller

a group of like minded people with a positive attitude and

for themselves and for the country, that would be an

21 The whole idea of promoting international entrepreneurialism with a heart, with a soul, based on true values is exceptional, it s something I want to support Bob Keiller Chief Executive Wood Group plc Speaking at the 2013 Summit If a group of like minded people with a positive attitude and with values of integrity attempt to create something of value for themselves and for the country, that would be an extremely good example to set for everybody Rana Vikram Head of Commercial RBL BANK

22 Past Sponsors & Patrons British Council University of Edinburgh The European Commission Heriot Watt University The Chinese Government Edinburgh Napier University The Scottish Government Adam Smith Business School Ernst and Young All China Youth Federation Minister for External Affairs & International Development 02 Telefonica Ascendia Design Baron Robert Smith of Kelvin Royal Bank of Scotland Cherry Media Group Oracle Stirling Care Homes NYDA South Africa ISSOS Bonamy Grimes Co-founder of Skyscanner John Swinney MSP Deputy First Minister Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth in the Scottish Government Humza Yousaf MSP Chairman Green investment Bank Roy Leckie Managing Partner Walter Scott Power of Youth 2014

Entrepreneurship and SME Development

HM Sultan Qaboos Award for Excellence in egovernment Muscat, April 2014 Entrepreneurship and SME Development April 2014 YBI s Founder and Patron The simple fact is that, given the right level of support,