2. 2
The LCBA is a business platform to increase trade volumes and economic exchange between the EU and companies form
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Mexico, seeking for energy efficient, low carbon and circular economy
solutions. For this purpose, the project brings together multidisciplinary players and stakeholders:
Other Stakeholders
Clusters Chambers of
Commerce
Universities Technological
Centres
Associations
Financial
Institutions
Governmental
Institutions
Key Target Groups
EU SMEs and small-mid
caps (technology providers)
Companies in
target countries
LOW CARBON AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY BUSINESS ACTION
3. 3
The project enhances the sustainable transition of
companies to a low carbon and circular economy
via:
MAIN GOALS & SECTORS
This business-driven initiative aims to promote the
principles of
&
Increase competitiveness of
Argentinian, Brazilian, Chilean and
Colombian companies thanks to
green technology transfer
Internationalization of EU
SMEs providers supporting
innovation & sustainability
of local counterparts
AGRICULTURE &
FORESTRY
ACTIVITIES
RENEWABLE &
CLEAN ENERGY
BIOFUELS
INDUSTRIAL
PROCESSES
WASTE TO
ENERGY
ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
STRATEGIC LCBA SECTORS
4. 4
LCBA SECTORS
Technological areas:
Energy Efficiency Buildings
Energy Efficiency Industry
Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)
Transport
Cogeneration
Solar PV
Wind Power
Hydropower
Biomass
Biogas & Biomethane
Biodiesel
Anaerobic Digestion
Aerobic Composting
Waste Collection & Treatment
Manure Management
Smart & Precision Agriculture
Low Carbon Agriculture
Agroforestry & Restoration of Forest
Landfill disposal
Wastewater Treatment
5. 5
LCBA SERVICES
Identifying
mitigation sectors
and technology
demands
Providing technical
assistance services to
help business partners
overcome difficulties
throughout the whole
process
Sept.
2023
Sept.
2020
Promoting
interactions with
clusters, industrial
associations,
governments and
financial entities,
within a low
carbon ecosystem
Supporting the
replicability and
scaling up of
business projects in
the target countries
In-depth low carbon market
analysis, regulatory
framework, economic and
technological trends and
engagement of key players
Bringing together EU
technology providers
and LATAM
companies to
implement a
sustainable business
project
Close the deal
Get the right partners
Transforming low carbon technology demands into effective sales contracts
Business Opportunities
Market Intelligence Matchmaking Technical Assistance
In Argentina, Brazil, Chile
and Colombia
6. 6
TIMELINE OF THE PROJECT
The duration of the project is 36 months, from 15th September 2020 to 15th September 2023. It is divided in the
following phases:
Phase I
Mapping of
technological needs &
identification of key
potential business
partners
Phase II
Pre-screening &
Recruitment of
potential buyers, and
EU technology
providers
Phase III
Matchmaking
Launching of
business
opportunities and
matchmaking
events
Phase IV
Technical Assistance
• Technical &
feasibility studies
• Financial coaching
• Legal advice
Phase V
Contact signature
& Impact
Assessment of the
projects
COMMUNICATION
7. 7
IMPORT OF EUROPEAN UNION TECHNOLOGY
POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (GHG
REDUCTION, WATER RESOURCES, ENERGY
EFFICIENCY, WASTE....)
PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY FROM SMEs/MID-
CAPS EU <499 employees >51% equity EU
EXPECTED CLOSURE OF THE AGREEMENT UNTIL Q2-2023
LCBA SELECTION CRITERIA
