However, the concept did not reap its full potential under the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) as envisioned by Mr. Svensson. He decided that to ensure the availability of funding to the start-ups this GIC program creates, a new approach was necessary. Now that UNOPS is not involved with the GIC program, GSF also has the incubator operational arm that ensures deal flow.
The Global Sustainability Fund “GSF” is a private, Canada-domiciled investment partnership magnifying the impact of UN innovation initiatives by investing in companies and technologies that are identified and fostered by a network of Global Innovation Centers.
Innovation challenges and impact investing means new models, breaking down barriers and fresh innovation
Start-ups access UN procurement opportunities and international markets via other GICS, attracting private funding
Cognitive diversity from around the globe knows no borders, strengthening innovation capacities
Start-ups share ideas with peers around the globe leveraging frontier ideas and innovation height
International innovation hubs create solutions together with local, regional and national ecosystems
New start-up pilot projects, innovation challenges for specific needs, or SDG focus
