Capacity-building expertise on economic and financial modelling for innovative energy systems and nature-based solutions

Objectives: The present assignment aims to the development of a mentoring process aimed at key experts from the Climate Transition Team including the Landscape Laboratory of Guimarães (LLG) and Municipality Staff to expand their knowledge in urban innovation through design thinking methods. To achieve this main goal, the following specific objectives are identified: Personal skills: identify both the skills and training gaps of the human resources participating in the mentoring process, to adapt the training offer to the real needs of the key staff. Map of tools: know the map of technologies, tools and methodologies used within the LLG team with the aim of integrating them into a new work model based on design thinking. Capability-building: develop an adequate and viable training to ensure a strong foundation of competent professionals that will ensure adequate sustainable business models for green and innovative public procurement. Build the case: focus the mentoring and training process around the selected pilot project (e.g. implementation of photovoltaic charging ports), integrating the different knowledge required to achieve a specific sustainable business model.