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Historical CLP25 ClimateLaunchpad applications

bikeU Projects S.A.S · Transportation

bikeU Projects S.A.S

Country: Colombia Category: Transportation Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Launched Team Size: 3 Website: https://www.bikeu.com.co/ Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

bikeU connects people and companies with bike operators for courier and bike mechanics services, promoting decent work, health, sustainable cities and climate action through 100% bicycle logistics.

Climate Problem

The existing problem is the lack of sustainable solutions for bicycle courier and repair, the offer is dominated by models with motorized vehicles and bicycles operators invisible to the customer, without technology or decent working conditions.

Solution

bikeU promotes clean and humane urban logistics, connecting people and companies with experienced and empowered bike operators with technology, dignified work and a purpose: to transform the city by pedaling and reduce our environmental footprint.

Revenue Model

bikeU generates revenue by charging a percentage for each service performed through the platform. In the future, we will implement a complementary monthly subscription model for partner companies based on growth and usage.

Target Market

Our target market are people who need to send packages or repair their bike in a sustainable and expert way, companies looking to reduce their environmental impact, and bike startups that dream of growing with autonomy, visibility and technology.

Social Impact

Migrants Women

Demand Evidence

The use of delivery platforms is growing and companies are increasingly adopting green logistics practices to reduce their carbon footprint and we have identified close to 150 potential partner companies that could be integrated to respond to this demand.

Competitors

Platforms such as: Rappi Favor DiDi Deliveries Uber Eats (with delivery option) Urban couriers Picap

Founder Expertise

bikeU's team integrates expertise in engineering, urban mobility, business management and operational strategy. Their expertise has been key to develop a scalable technology solution with a sustainable approach and commercial viability.

External Support

Everything has been financed with our own resources and we have had mentoring support from entrepreneurship centers of the Universidad de los Andes and the Universidad Nacional, and we have participated in events organized by the BogotĦ Chamber of Commerce.

Team

lvaro leads strategy, marketing and commercial team, and performs services. Monica executes the operational model and provides services. Carlos supports in the acquisition of clients and the search for investment to scale the project.

Founder

Alvaro Camilo Bravo Lopez

Minimalista · Clean Industry

Minimalista

Country: Peru Category: Clean Industry Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Ideation Team Size: 2 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Sustainable fashion brand that manufactures clothing with certified organic cotton, through ethical and scalable production. It reduces waste and water consumption with a circular model and eliminating intermediaries to achieve a price 50% better than other brands.

Climate Problem

We reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry by using organic cotton, which consumes up to 80% less water. Our garments combat fast fashion with greater durability and reduce soil contamination and textile waste.

Solution

We manufacture clothing with certified organic cotton, under an ethical and scalable model in Peru. We use technology to personalize the shopping experience and reduce waste, eliminating intermediaries to offer fair prices.

Revenue Model

We generate revenue through direct e-commerce sales of sustainable garments. We eliminate intermediaries, which allows us to offer competitive prices with healthy margins and scale quickly in Latin America.

Target Market

Young people between 20 and 35 years old in LATAM and Mexico, who value product quality and sustainability. They are looking for ethical, durable and affordable fashion. They shop online, live in cities and prefer brands that care for the planet and respect people.

Social Impact

Indigenous Peoples People Living in Extreme Poverty Women

Demand Evidence

Sustainable fashion grew 83% in LATAM between 2023 and 2024. 73% of young people in the region are willing to pay more for responsible products. In addition, e-commerce in LATAM exceeded US$ 270 billion in 2023 and continues to grow.

Competitors

International premium brands such as Patagonia or Everlane, but they have high prices and focus on developed markets. Also local sustainable brands. As for the business model, Grana Clothing is the closest, but they do not use organic cotton.

Founder Expertise

Roger, 15 years working in the textile industry, in charge of the whole production process for international brands. Paulo, expert in digital mkt, worked in the commercial area for some of the most commercial brands in Peru.

External Support

None, we are at the stage of having the minimum viable product and we are just finalizing details for the market launch. Once colors and sizes are defined, the process of purchasing organic cotton takes about 90 days.

Team

Roger, CEO, in charge of strategic planning and the entire production process, from raw material sourcing to garment production. Paulo, in charge of marketing and sales, digital strategy and goal setting.

Founder

Roger Pasco

More Chance · Air & Environment

More Chance

Country: El Salvador Category: Air & Environment Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Ideation Team Size: 1 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Renewing, repairing and reusing technological devices is the goal of More chance. to combat the culture of consumerism and the accumulation of electronic scrap. to bring together professional technicians who offer services at affordable prices.

Climate Problem

More Chance, would reduce electronic waste, which is a source of pollution, giving another opportunity, if the item is functional, but is discarded, it is renewed, if it no longer works, it is repaired and if it can no longer be repaired, it is given a new use.

Solution

providing a professional and affordable repair service, bringing the service closer to the people through social networks, and buying parts in bulk to offer better prices but with an optimal service.

Revenue Model

1- charging for renewals. 2- charging for repairs. 3- buying, repairing and subsequently selling the technology products.

Target Market

all people who use technological devices

Social Impact

People Living in Extreme Poverty

Demand Evidence

I've seen all the electronic junk coming out of society, so there's a market for me to work with.

Competitors

the sellers of new products, but there it would be to raise awareness among the population on the culture of environmental protection.

Founder Expertise

I have knowledge in social networks to carry all the marketing of the project, I have experience in environmental struggles, so I move in the area.

External Support

none

Team

just me with my idea

Founder

Sara Valladares

ENERGA AUT“NOMA · Clean Energy

ENERGA AUTNOMA

Country: Peru Category: Clean Energy Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 1 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Empresa de Energ­a con generadores de imĦn permanente autoalimentados, totalmente limpia y segura a menor costo de las renovables, replicable en cualquier parte del mundo en zonas urbanas y rurales, a pequeħa, media y gran escala

Climate Problem

La idea es la implementaci³n de generadores autoalimentados que tiene cero emisiones reales de CO2 y costos de instalaci³n y mantenimiento mĦs bajos que las energ­as e³lica y solar, con potencialidad de ser mucho mas eficiente

Solution

Obtener energ­a elİctrica 100% limpia y abundante, con costos mĦs bajos capaz de llegar a todos los rincones de la geograf­a de Perş y que a su vez se puede replicar en otras partes del mundo ya que no depende de factores ambientales intermitentes

Revenue Model

La idea es la instalaci³n de centrales elİctricas en las principales regiones con carencias energİticas, los ingresos se generaran por la venta de la energ­a suministrada al sistema elİctrico nacional, venta de generadores industriales y para hogares.

Target Market

Mercado elİctrico del Perş, empresas industriales, edificios pşblicos y privados de alto consumo (hospitales, estadios, etc.), comunidades organizadas, pequeħos negocios y hogares.

Demand Evidence

Al igual que muchos pa­ses, Perş tiene necesidades energİticas llegando a tener mas del 5% de la poblaci³n sin acceso a la electricidad. Si bien Perş tiene un gran potencial para las renovables, tambiİn es cierto los desaf­os econ³micos İstos representan

Competitors

Esta propuesta es nueva, y se trata de proveer la energ­a directamente a la red elİctrica o vender generadores adecuados a las necesidades. Los competidores potenciales son las pocas empresas generadores con energ­a e³lica que operan en el pa­s

Founder Expertise

Soy Licenciado en Administraci³n de Empresas, puedo aportar no solo la idea sino tambiİn el liderazgo para la conducci³n del proyecto y direcci³n de la empresa.

External Support

No he recibido apoyo y İsta es la primera vez que me presento a una convocatoria

Team

desarrollo de la propuesta

Founder

Arnoldo López

Guardianes del Planeta: Educando para un Futuro Sostenible · Efficiency

Guardianes del Planeta: Educando para un Futuro Sostenible

Country: El Salvador Category: Efficiency Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 0 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Guardians of the Planet seeks to inspire action and create a positive impact on the community.

Climate Problem

Lack of environmental awareness and insufficient practical education on sustainability. Disconnection between people and their natural environment. Difficulty in translating environmental knowledge into concrete actions. Lack of resources.

Solution

A comprehensive educational program combining theoretical and practical workshops, community action projects and awareness campaigns. The creation of an online platform with accessible educational resources and interactive tools.

Revenue Model

Ninguna

Target Market

To foster environmental awareness and promote sustainable practices in the community through participatory education and community action.

Demand Evidence

Demand is high: growing global awareness, young people demanding action, green legislation and local impact of environmental problems. Organizations and educators are looking for solutions.

Competitors

In the field of environmental education, competition can arise from a variety of sources, and it is important to note that in many cases there are collaborations and synergies rather than direct competition. For example, many NGOs.

Founder Expertise

Environmental knowledge, clear communication and data analysis, educational content, innovative ideas, and digital and technical support.

External Support

None

Team

The "Guardians of the Planet" project focuses on performing a number of key functions to address environmental education in a comprehensive manner.

Founder

Néstor Alexander Ramirez Vividor

GREEN FASHION · Not Assigned/ Unknown

GREEN FASHION

Country: El Salvador Category: Not Assigned/ Unknown Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Prototype Team Size: 2 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Elegant clothing designed and produced with sustainable and ecofriendly materials.

Climate Problem

One of the basic needs of us as humans is clothing to protect our bodies and look elegant.

Solution

Everyone caan be in the same page if we create access to it .

Revenue Model

By keeping production costs low.

Target Market

18 to 38

Demand Evidence

When it comes to pricing, there is a big gap between conventional ZARA like stores and people who can not afford them.

Competitors

H&M, ZARA, ARTURO CALLE, BANANA REPUBLIC, GAP

Founder Expertise

I need 2 more semesters of time to finish my Marketing Bachelors at Universidad Tecnologica of El Salvador. I am also a backpacker traveller and aware of foreign markets, cultures, beliefs of different people.

External Support

Not yet. I am looking for it

Team

Market on social media. Structuring the business

Founder

JOSE EFRAIN GUZMAN

AireVivo · Clean Energy

AireVivo

Country: Peru Category: Clean Energy Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Prototype Team Size: 1 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

AireVivo desarrolla microgeneradores e³licos de bajo costo, diseħados especialmente para zonas rurales que carecen de acceso estable a electricidad. Nuestra soluci³n facilita el acceso a energ­a renovable para iluminar hogares.

Climate Problem

AireVivo busca resolver la falta de acceso a energ­a confiable y sostenible en zonas rurales y remotas de Latinoamİrica, donde muchas comunidades todav­a dependen de combustibles f³siles caros o viven sin suministro elİctrico constante.

Solution

AireVivo diseħa y fabrica generadores e³licos asequibles y fĦciles de instalar, adaptados para entornos rurales. Nuestra tecnolog­a permite generar electricidad limpia a partir del viento local, proporcionando una fuente de energ­a constante

Revenue Model

Venta directa de microgeneradores e³licos a comunidades, ONGs y entidades gubernamentales. Alianzas con organizaciones de desarrollo y programas de electrificaci³n rural que financian soluciones energİticas sostenibles.

Target Market

Nuestro mercado objetivo inicial son las comunidades rurales del Perş que carecen de acceso confiable a la energ­a elİctrica. Segşn datos del Ministerio de Energ­a y Minas, aşn existen poblaciones en la sierra y selva peruana que no estĦn conectadas

Demand Evidence

La demanda estĦ respaldada por la necesidad urgente de electrificaci³n rural en el Perş. Programas como "Perş Electrificado" y estudios de entidades como Osinergmin confirman que aşn existen miles de hogares sin acceso a energ­a.

Competitors

Existen competidores indirectos como empresas que ofrecen paneles solares o generadores diİsel. Sin embargo, muy pocas startups locales estĦn enfocadas en generadores e³licos para zonas rurales espec­ficas de Perş.

Founder Expertise

Como estudiante de Negocios Internacionales con enfoque en comercio exterior y sostenibilidad, tengo experiencia en identificar oportunidades de mercado, construir redes estratİgicas y gestionar proyectos que requieren coordinaci³n log­stica y comercial.

External Support

Actualmente estamos en la fase inicial de desarrollo, habiendo recibido apoyo principalmente en forma de mentor­a tİcnica y estratİgica de expertos en energ­a renovable y emprendimiento social.

Team

Actualmente, soy el fundador principal del proyecto. Me encargo de la conceptualizaci³n, la investigaci³n de mercado, la planificaci³n del modelo de negocio y la bşsqueda de alianzas estratİgicas. Estoy en proceso de formar un equipo tİcnico

Founder

Nelson Antonio Rondon Castro

Cosecha de granos bĦsicos sin fertilizantes qu­micos solo con organicos · Food & Agriculture

Cosecha de granos bĦsicos sin fertilizantes qu­micos solo con organicos

Country: El Salvador Category: Food & Agriculture Impact Areas: Nature-Based, Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 6 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Barato Fuerte Y cuida el medio ambiente

Climate Problem

El cultivo de alimentos con elementos qu­micos que daħan el suelo y la capa de ozono

Solution

Utilizar fertilizantes naturales para obtener una cosecha buena bonita y barata

Revenue Model

Con la venta del producto a un precio mĦs bajo que el mercado y mĦs mucho mĦs saludable

Target Market

Las personas que venden el producto

Demand Evidence

Son alimentos muy necesarios y que a diario se consumen en la saciedad

Competitors

No conozco

Founder Expertise

El conocimiento en la cosecha y comercializaci³n del producto

External Support

Ninguno comienzo con mi emprendimiento

Team

Comercializar el producto

Founder

Mario Alexander Menjivar Rivera

Taller escuela de saberes en madera nĦufraga del AtlĦntico · Air & Environment

Taller escuela de saberes en madera nĦufraga del AtlĦntico

Country: Colombia Category: Air & Environment Impact Areas: Adaptation Stage: Launched Team Size: 6 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Recupera madera tra­da del r­o Magdalena transforma en objetos artesanales ,evitando que el CO2 regrese a la atm³sfera. Generando empleo y trasmitiendo saberes ancestrales, mejorando ecosistemas en manglares y playas de Puerto Colombia AtlĦntico

Climate Problem

Evitamos la contaminaci³n de playas y manglares con exceso de madera que arrastra de toda colombia el r­o Magdalena y evitamos que la madera se descomponga por cada tonelada recuperada evitamos que 1 tonelada de CO2 regrese a la atm³sfera

Solution

Recoger,procesar y transformar la madera en piezas artesanales de gran calidad, generando empleo,eso capacitaci³n empoderamiento bajando la huella de carbono y minimizando la tala de arboles para uso artesanal. Descontaminaci³n de manglares

Revenue Model

Transformando la madera en objetos artesanales, tablas de corte, c³ctel, mesas,lĦmparas todo tipo de objetos utilitarios para el uso de los hogares y vendiendo los en ferias y empresas. Dictando talleres con entidades publicas y privadas y capacitaci³n

Target Market

Personal conciencia ambiental que les guste la decoraci³n la cocina y los productos verdes eninnovadores, diseħadores de interiores ya artesanos que usen madera para realizarmsusmproductos

Demand Evidence

Por la cantidad de productos que se utilizan en en d­a a d­a hechos en madera

Competitors

Ninguno

Founder Expertise

Equipo de 6 talleres artesanales capacitados en el uso y transformaci³n de esta madera, con excelentes acabados que compiten a nivel local y nacional destacados como maestros artesanos , capacidad para transmisi³n de conocimientos

External Support

Ninguno

Team

Artesanos expertos en talla y mezcla de madera con otros materiales

Founder

Mariana Constanza Quiñones López

Wheelo · Air & Environment

Wheelo

Country: Colombia Category: Air & Environment Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Ideation Team Size: 8 Website: https://wheelo.my.canva.site/wheelo-co#home Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Wheelo is the first sustainability platform that connects sustainable companies with people. Allowing you to save money by carrying out environmentally sustainable actions or practices. Wheelo helps people reduce their carbon footprint trough an app.

Climate Problem

The general lack of knowledge in society regarding sustainability and the circular economy, bringing these two topics closer to people's daily lives, so that in their daily lives, people generate a positive impact by reducing their carbon footprint.

Solution

Wheelo helps people reduce their carbon footprint through an app by connecting them with green initiatives, sustainable actions and practices that they can implement in their daily lives

Revenue Model

1) Wheelo Points Annual Subscription (CleanTech Companies) 2) Carbon and Water Footprint Compensation and Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) (Enterprises)

Target Market

TAM 165.17 Billion USD

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Migrants People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

Although there are sustainable companies on the market today, there are not enought incentives for people to consume their products/services

Competitors

1) Future Green Card

Founder Expertise

1) Mario Alejandro Muñetón Durango - Experience in Enterprises such as Accenture 2) Mileynis Yulieth Velasquez Mendoza - Serial entrepreneur. Previously Co-Founded Nomad Agency and Towers CEM 3) Cristian Ceballos Rodriguez - Senior Developer

External Support

2.500 USD - Grant

Team

1) Mario Alejandro Muñetón Durango - CEO & Founder at Wheelo 2) Mileynis Yulieth Velasquez Mendoza - CO-Founder & CMO at Wheelo 3) Cristian Ceballos Rodriguez - CTO at Wheelo

Founder

Mario Alejandro Muñetón Durango

Mano de Sol, conservaci³n ambiental y turismo de naturaleza · Air & Environment

Mano de Sol, conservaci³n ambiental y turismo de naturaleza

Country: Colombia Category: Air & Environment Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Launched Team Size: 10 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Mi idea de negocio es vivir del turismo de naturaleza mientras se practica la regeneracion natural asistida de un terreno que en la antiguedad era destinado a la ganader­a. Llevamos 12 aħos de regeneraci³n y dos aħos ofreciendo cabaħas en alquiler.

Climate Problem

Restauraci³n de bosques, bancos de co2 y proteccion del agua en zonas de retiros de fuentes hidricas

Solution

Aumentar las zonas verdes ofreciendo a las comunidades otras fuentes de ingreso alternas a la ganaderia y la deforestaci³n del medio ambiente

Revenue Model

Los ingresos se generan desde el turismo de naturaleza, con el alquiler de las cabaħas y el cobro por recorridos e ingresos a reservas naturales

Target Market

Turismo nacional e internacional

Demand Evidence

Colombia es un destino de naturaleza, uno de los paises megadiversos que mĦs atraen para ser visitados por los amantes de la naturaleza

Competitors

Es una propuesta a nivel municipal, muchas personas estan adquiriendo esta idea de negocio como modo de vida

Founder Expertise

Soy bi³loga, amante de la naturaleza y tengo habilidades para la administraci³n. mis conocimientos desde la biologia me permiten diseħar una reserva de importancia para la biiodiversidad y el cambio climatico

External Support

Ninguno

Team

Funciones administrativas y de coordinaci³n

Founder

Paubla Andrea Otalvaro Villada

PAOLA SOLAR INSIGHTS · Clean Energy

PAOLA SOLAR INSIGHTS

Country: Colombia Category: Clean Energy Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Launched Team Size: 16 Website: https://www.paolasolarinsights.com/ Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

PAOLA SOLAR INSIGHTS is a startup driving the energy transition in Colombia by advising households and businesses on the implementation of efficient, safe, and customized solar systems. Through a network of expert partners and a customer-focused model, we

Climate Problem

We facilitate access to solar energy and provide guidance on energy strategies to prevent, control, and reduce consumption, helping households and businesses make smart, sustainable decisions.

Solution

We offer expert advice on solar energy and energy efficiency, connecting clients with tailored solutions that reduce their consumption, costs, and environmental footprint

Revenue Model

We generate revenue through consulting services, commissions from solar system implementations, energy efficiency advisory, and personalized support programs.

Target Market

Empresas del sector comercial e industrial, hogares con alto consumo energİtico y entidades interesadas en sostenibilidad, eficiencia energİtica y transición a energ­a solar.

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Roma - Sinti and Travelers Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities Migrants Refugees - Asylum-seekers and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

e and more companies and households seek to reduce energy costs and meet sustainability goals. The lack of technical information and trust in providers reveals a strong need for expert advice.

Competitors

I compete with traditional solar installers who prioritize sales over guidance. In my area, few companies offer personalized support and comprehensive energy efficiency strategies.

Founder Expertise

have experience in renewable energy, marketing, and sales. Iâve led solar projects and created the SolarWin model focused on strategic advice, customer care, and tailored energy solutions.

External Support

I have received mentoring from solar energy professionals, participated in sector-specific workshops, and collaborated with technical allies for project development.

Team

My team supports with technical studies, system sizing, financial analysis, commercial management, customer support, and the creation of educational content about solar energy.

Founder

PAOLA ANDREA SANCHEZ GUTIERREZ

Organic & Wealthy · Transportation

Organic & Wealthy

Country: Colombia Category: Transportation Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 1 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

My idea is to build a consulting startup, for sustainability business, to make them profitable

Climate Problem

The gap between Great sustainability ideas and entrepreneurs and sustainability and profit for being sustainable.

Solution

Help them with consulting

Revenue Model

By consulting hours , I’m trying to charge depending on profit

Target Market

Green entrepreneurs

Social Impact

Indigenous Peoples Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Women

Demand Evidence

I have been at COP16 and other meetings where my services are requested

Competitors

Not known

Founder Expertise

I’m a business administrator, with experience in finance and supply chain, also marketing specialists and with a Sustainability diploma.

External Support

Not yet

Team

I’m now the CEO and all

Founder

Angelica Reyes

Embergy · Clean Energy

Embergy

Country: Colombia Category: Clean Energy Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Ideation Team Size: 6 Website: https://embergy.com/ Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Embergy was founded as a sustainable and circular economy startup. Through years of research, we have patented a process capable of transforming and invasive species in the Colombian rural area, into a green fuel alternative for wood and coal.

Climate Problem

Our business is solving 3 main issues: 1. It provides a solution for the elimination of an invasive species 2. It provides formal and stable jobs to local communities 3. It yields a product that serves as a clean energy substitute for coal and wood

Solution

Our solution to these problems is to take the hazardous biomass derived from this species and transform it into a sustainable fuel through our patented process. This will be done by providing training and jobs to local communities.

Revenue Model

There are two main revenue sources: 1.Commercialization of the biomass byproduct derived from the transformation process. This can be sold as substitute for existing solid bio fuel sources 2. Government contracts focused on eliminating the invasive spe

Target Market

There are two target markets for the byproduct: 1. Fuel for industrial heating applications (larger inventory, lower price) 2. Outdoor Living: wood pellets for bbq and smoking applications (lower inventory, higher price)

Social Impact

People Living in Extreme Poverty Women

Demand Evidence

We have already reached out to interested parties: 1. Industrial: There are thermo electric companies and biomass reactos in need of supply. 2. We have already sold pellets for household grilling in small quantities. We are lacking distribution

Competitors

Industrial: The main competitor is coal from local mining companies Outdoor Living: Main competitors are imported pellets from the US and Canada, though are prices are much more competitive given how we are locally produced

Founder Expertise

I published an article on the invasive species' viability as a fuel source and patented the process to convert it into solid biofuel, whilst eliminating the genetic material in the process. I have also become and expert on the local problematic.

External Support

We have been able to acquire a broad and positive reception to the project concept from important organizations involved in the subject. We have been unable to acquire financing due to budget restrictions in government projects in the past 2 years.

Team

1. AN: director of operations and strategy 2. JC: Chief technical officer 3. AB: Director of marketing 4. BM: Financial and Social manager 5. JN: Social network manager 6. AM: Production Manager

Founder

Alejandro Nuñez

Cosmo · Not Assigned/ Unknown

Cosmo

Country: Colombia Category: Not Assigned/ Unknown Impact Areas: Adaptation Stage: Prototype Team Size: 4 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

an AI Budgeting, forecasting and reporting Green tracker for green expenses and investment of companies helping companies channel capital towards decarbonization and just transition journey.

Climate Problem

Manual tracking of expenses still relying on spreadsheets More than 2 days are spent in expense reporting with an average of 40% of mistakes. Companies are reporting sustainability information and financial separately when should be together.

Solution

B2B SaaS that integrates accurately expense reporting, categorizing, tracking, budgeting and reporting based on EU regulation identifying sustainable investments and expenditures.

Revenue Model

Expense management software market is expected to grow 10% annually. Subscription based (€50 for freelancers, €100 for SMEs and customizable for larger companies. Transaction based model when there are third party app interacting, and AI expense forecast

Target Market

60M

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Roma, Sinti and Travelers Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Migrants Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

Because the regulation obligues company to report their CapEx and OpEx KPIs that are being channeled towards green investments

Competitors

Workiva

Founder Expertise

more than 5 years working in managerial roles in leading consultancy groups and experience building startups.

External Support

none

Team

CSO , CTO, Backend, frontend developer and UI/UX designer

Founder

Maria Alejandra Mora

Agrogreenhouse · Food & Agriculture

Agrogreenhouse

Country: Colombia Category: Food & Agriculture Impact Areas: Nature-Based, Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 3 Website: https://agrogreenhouse5.wixsite.com/agrogreenhouse-3?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad1hfGINDjinNeMLVXTEWtpOxksslvQLNTpXICH4_n064HNgRu1_ZUJ7THC_Q_aem_NSJuNURnNPc1Hi7K5kNwfA Funded: YES ($1,500.00)

Elevator Pitch

Agrogreenhouse is a technological tool that helps farmers control the climate in their greenhouses and sell their products without intermediaries.

Climate Problem

Agrogreenhouse solves the lack of climate control and monitoring in crops, allowing farmers to remotely adjust temperature, humidity, and irrigation, increasing productivity, reducing losses, and facilitating direct marketing.

Solution

A device-connected app that allows you to monitor and control crop climate in real time via WiFi, Bluetooth, or LoRaWAN, and also includes a marketplace for farmers to sell their products directly.

Revenue Model

We offer monthly or annual memberships that include access to the app, climate control, and the marketplace. We also generate commission income from sales within the platform.

Target Market

Our target market is small and medium-sized farmers who need to monitor and optimize their crops, as well as merchants interested in purchasing fresh produce directly from the field.

Social Impact

Migrants Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women

Demand Evidence

We've validated the need directly with farmers facing losses due to weather conditions. We've also received interest in events and support from organizations that confirm the relevance of our solution.

Competitors

Yes, there are other initiatives in the area that seek to support the agricultural sector with technological solutions. However, many of them focus on limited functions or require high costs, while our proposal is more accessible and comprehensive.

Founder Expertise

I have a background in international business and experience developing sustainable projects. I also led Agrogreenhouse in national and international competitions, strengthening my skills in management, innovation, and teamwork.

External Support

We have received support from Enactus and BASF through mentoring, international visibility in Kazakhstan, and a financial award that boosted the initial development of the project.

Team

My main responsibilities in the Agrogreenhouse project are: coordinating the team, leading the growth strategy, managing partnerships, representing the project before tenders and juries, and ensuring that the solution meets the real needs of farmers.

Founder

Katerin Perez Rueda

PLANET GREEN · Air & Environment

PLANET GREEN

Country: Costa Rica Category: Air & Environment Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 1 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Bolsas para basura y Productos (guantes, bolsas en general, vasos desechables de seguridad, etc) 100% compostables, certificadas por BPI, OK COMPOST HOME, OK COMPOST INDUSTRIAL, DIN CERTCO, ETC.

Climate Problem

Resolvería la contaminación ya que este producto al ser certificado, no emite gases contaminantes y se degrada en 180 días al entrar en el estado de descomposición (tierra, agua, interperie).

Solution

Que en los hogares se utilicen bolsas sin plástico(certificada), que al llegar a los rellenos sanitarios no emitan gases y estas bolsas de desingren en 180 días, esto ayudaría en la salud de las personas y el daño a la capa de ozono entre otras cosas.

Revenue Model

Este proyecto lo mantengo como idea, y con gran ilusión de ponerlo en marcha, ya que esto podría expandirse a las industrias exportadoras a nivel mundial, por ejemplo en el empaque del banano para exportación(toda caja de banano lleva una bolsa plastic

Target Market

Supermercados, abastecedores, industrial en general.

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Roma, Sinti and Travelers Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Migrants Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

En Costa Rica por el momento no existe bolsas realmente certificadas, existes oxxo o recicladas que cono es de su conocimiento no son compostables y los precios son muy elevados

Competitors

En realidad en este momento no existe nada con el proyecto de bolsas para basura

Founder Expertise

me he asesorado con personas que han estado en el ambiente del plástico y a su vez e investigado sobre la contaminación del plástico

External Support

No he recibido ningún apoyo ya que en costa rica, el sistema bancario para realizar un préstamo, no exista apoyo a proyectos semilla o incubación

Team

Por el momento esto en la idea y luego valorare cuales serian los requerimiento del personal y sus diferentes funciones

Founder

Carlos Fernández

Vuelta a la Tela · Clean Industry

Vuelta a la Tela

Country: Colombia Category: Clean Industry Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Ideation Team Size: 2 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Vuelta a la Tela es un proyecto de economía circular que busca dar una segunda vida a textiles en desuso,transformándolo en productos útiles y sostenibles como cartucheras y kits de organización. A través del reciclaje creativo y la confección responsable

Climate Problem

Vuelta a la Tela reduce la contaminación textil, promueve el consumo responsable y genera impacto social a través del reciclaje y la reutilización de telas.

Solution

La solución es transformar textiles en desuso en cartucheras y kits de organización sostenibles, funcionales y con impacto social.

Revenue Model

Generaría ingresos vendiendo cartucheras y kits de organización sostenibles a consumidores, instituciones y tiendas aliadas.

Target Market

Mi objetivo son consumidores conscientes, padres de familia, estudiantes e instituciones educativas comprometidas con la sostenibilidad

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Roma, Sinti and Travelers Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Migrants Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

Sé que existe demanda porque cada vez más personas e instituciones buscan alternativas sostenibles, y hay una creciente preocupación por el impacto ambiental de la industria textil. Además, he recibido interés y retroalimentación positiva en espacios e

Competitors

Mis competidores son emprendimientos que trabajan con reutilización textil o productos sostenibles, como marcas de cartucheras artesanales y tiendas de productos ecológicos. En mi zona, conozco algunos talleres que reutilizan telas, pero pocos integran ec

Founder Expertise

Aporto experiencia en sostenibilidad, economía circular y trabajo comunitario, además de conocimientos en análisis ambiental y diseño de productos responsables con enfoque educativo y social.

External Support

Ninguno

Team

Una persona se encarga la fabricación de los productos, aplicando su experiencia en costura y reutilización de telas. Yo me encargo del diseño, gestión, ventas, comunicación y desarrollo del emprendimiento, incluyendo alianzas y estrategia de sostenibilid

Founder

Josep Díaz

ESPORA · Food & Agriculture

ESPORA

Country: Colombia Category: Food & Agriculture Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Prototype Team Size: 4 Website: https://www.naturalscience.com.co Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

ESPORA is a new technology and intra-venture that automates the cultivation of functional mushrooms, bringing science, wellness, and sustainability together in a precise, accessible, and disruptive system for health-focused users.

Climate Problem

ESPORA addresses the limited and unsustainable access to functional mushrooms by offering an automated, low-impact cultivation system that empowers users to grow health-enhancing fungi at home, reducing waste and fostering circular food resilience.

Solution

ESPORA is an automated, patented cultivation device that enables easy, clean, and decentralized production of functional mushrooms—bringing lab-grade precision and sustainability into homes, labs, and classrooms.

Revenue Model

We will generate revenue through direct sales of the ESPORA device, subscription-based kits with spores and substrates, licensing of our patented technology, and B2B partnerships with wellness brands, schools, and research institutions.

Target Market

Our target market includes health-conscious consumers, biohackers, wellness brands, researchers, educators, and urban farmers seeking sustainable, accessible solutions for cultivating functional mushrooms for health, science, and food resilience.

Social Impact

Women

Demand Evidence

We’ve identified growing global demand for functional mushrooms in wellness, nutrition, and research. Feedback from early adopters, scientists, and educators confirms interest in a simplified, sustainable cultivation solution like ESPORA.

Competitors

Our competitors include mushroom grow kits and DIY solutions, mainly from North America and Europe. Locally, no automated, patented systems like ESPORA exist. Our unique integration of precision, automation, and sustainability sets us apart.

Founder Expertise

Our team brings expertise in biotechnology, mechatronic engineering, agronomy, toxicology, and environmental sciences. We have experience in R&D, prototyping, and scaling patented technologies through public grants and science-based entrepreneurship.

External Support

We have received primary funding from Ki Natural Science, along with public support from Colombia’s Ministry of Science (Minciencias) through the “Crearlo no es suficiente” program and from the innovation agency Atenea to develop and validate ESPORA.

Team

Our team includes a mechatronic engineer leading device design and automation, an agronomist optimizing substrates and biological parameters, and scientists managing R&D, prototyping, and regulatory pathways. Together, we drive innovation and scalability.

Founder

CRISTIAN DIAZ

protectoCam · Clean Industry

protectoCam

Country: Colombia Category: Clean Industry Impact Areas: Adaptation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 1 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

seguridad para todos en cualquier momento

Climate Problem

La seguridad y la percepción que tengan las personas al caminar por donde sea sin tener miedo de que le vaya a pasar algo o que la con malas intenciones logre salir con la suya.

Solution

prefiriria decirselo a una persona que a un formulario porque siempre hay dudar de su funcionamiento y con el prototipo es mas facil explicarlo.

Revenue Model

venta del producto terminado, la base de datos en tiempo real que deben tener las personas pertinentes para hacer la recuperacion oportuna del objeto o dinero perdido.

Target Market

Estaria dirigido a B2B y B2Y para venderle a los comercios y completar el esquema de seguridad que tengan y al gobierno para que sea a nivel nacional con el sistema de camaras de seguridad que tiene la ciudad o el pais.

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Roma, Sinti and Travelers Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Migrants Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

por la cantidad de objetos robados que se evidencian diariamente en el pais y la cantidad de personas insatifechas con el sistema judicial del pais y con la ineficiencia de la autoridad competente.

Competitors

Actualmente no conozco un competidor nacional pero a nivel internacional hay una empresa solo que se basa en el reconocimiento facial y las personas maliciosas cada vez se las ingenian para cubrir las partes que puedan llegar identificarlos.

Founder Expertise

La creación de la idea y poder optimizarla para poder crearla, direcció'n de la posible ruta que debe seguir la empresa para poder crecer.

External Support

diplomado por parte de la universidad externado de colombia.

Team

por ahora desarrollar la idea

Founder

Jose Daniel Salas Parodi

nush. mindfoodness · Food & Agriculture

nush. mindfoodness

Country: Colombia Category: Food & Agriculture Impact Areas: Nature-Based, Mitigation Stage: Launched Team Size: 2 Website: https://nushfoods.co Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

our consumers are seeking flavor and nutrition without sacrificing quality or convenience. Nush is a frozen food solution that allows us to extend the shelf life of our products for 12 months taking care of their health and environment.

Climate Problem

nutritional quality is not affected by the time we spend in the kitchen, in addition to reduce the waste of fruits and vegetables, promoting biodiversity, circular economy and land restoration

Solution

An easy, quick, and delicious solution, rich in nutrients, fiber, protein, and superfoods that promote energy and productivity, in addition to encouraging the consumption of fruits and vegetables while reducing their waste.

Revenue Model

b2b2c with smoothie pack for retail, smoothie cubes in industrial size for restaurants, spa, cafeterias. b2b getting to the client with our own store,

Target Market

Busy individuals (active/aspiring) valuing convenience & efficiency for healthy meals. Seeking better energy, mood, weight, and increased fruit/veg/protein intake. Wanting delicious, healthy alternatives.

Social Impact

People Living in Extreme Poverty Women

Demand Evidence

we have been in Rappi for 1 year selling 18.000.000 Colombian pesos, as well as We have been approached by restaurant and cafe owners interested in our portfolio, and we are about to start a deal with Olimpica to sell our packages (retail).

Competitors

Acai companies are our main competitor in the market today, however their products contain sugar and no added protein. as OAK BERRY, good acai, selva bubble drinks, myth protein bar, Mel amore barra fresca, cosechas. however most don't have retail product

Founder Expertise

As a health coach and passionate about nutrition, I have dedicated myself to developing products that meet our purpose and standards. while strengthening my personal brand with the nutritional knowledge I've acquired over the past six years.

External Support

Santiago Gaitán: CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES; Luxco, Juan camilo perez: specialist in nutrition and sports training; Dr Felipe Torres - Medicina Funcional, Mon'tic sas: ingeniera de alimentos, Emprende + universidad externado

Team

Adriana is in charge of everyday production and Rappi service and delivery

Founder

alexandra sanclemente

Soħatea · Clean Industry

Soħatea

Country: Colombia Category: Clean Industry Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Launched Team Size: 2 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Soħatea is an upcycling brand focused in a magic aesthetic, with delicated details. We are dedicated to fashion design, rescuing pieces that yearn for a second chance to give life to unique and sustainable creations.

Climate Problem

The fashion industry produces large amounts of waste and pollution, encouraging overconsumption. Furthermore, the availability of sizes is limited, excluding many people. This creates a negative environmental and social impact that needs to be addressed.

Solution

Our brand transforms secondhand and scrap clothing into sustainable fashion, minimizing waste and pollution. We prioritize accessibility, size inclusion, and a circular model. We seek to balance environmental and social impact, innovating in the industry

Revenue Model

Selling those upcycled clothes

Target Market

Our audience is between 15 and 35 years old, creative, and passionate about fashion and trends. They seek to express their identity with unique garments and value authenticity, experimentation, and conscious consumption, prioritizing sustainable options

Demand Evidence

Several studies have been conducted on the upcycling market in Colombia, and the launch demonstrated how much the public is interested in achieving a balance between everything.

Competitors

Our direct competitors are other upcycling brands in the country, although we do not share the same aesthetic and that differentiates us, among other things.

Founder Expertise

I am a fashion designer from one of the best universities in the country and I also completed a master's degree in Europe that gave me the opportunity to expand my technical and social knowledge.

External Support

We had the opportunity to collaborate with a secondhand store on our launch. It was support in terms of display and materials, but not financial.

Team

Creative director Seamstress Finances

Founder

Daniela Rey

Tonatu Amazonas · Food & Agriculture

Tonatu Amazonas

Country: Colombia Category: Food & Agriculture Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Launched Team Size: 4 Website: https://linktr.ee/tonatuamazonas Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Creating natural products using ancestral raw materials that honor the richness and wisdom of our communities' traditions. In our business model, we adopt a circular economy, ensuring that all our processes are sustainable and respectful.

Climate Problem

Many people are increasingly disconnected from nature and use products full of chemicals or synthetics that harm their health and the environment. In many production models, natural resources are exploited without a focus on sustainability, leading to.

Solution

By reusing and maximizing resources, it offers a greener alternative that contributes to the preservation of the planet. It is based on the use and preservation of ancestral knowledge, which attracts those interested in products that keep culture and tra

Revenue Model

selling products such as shampoo, tooth powder, soaps, masks

Target Market

People of all ages, mainly between 25 and 45, looking for healthier and more natural options. Tourists who want to share an experience. Those who want to help preserve culture.

Social Impact

Indigenous Peoples Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

I am already in the market and have had good acceptance

Competitors

I don't have one in my area, but I know of other regions.

Founder Expertise

My contribution is knowledge of communities and logistics

External Support

none

Team

talks, business meetings, project presentations

Founder

Nelson enrique Hernandez

Sembrando Esperanza · Food & Agriculture

Sembrando Esperanza

Country: Guatemala Category: Food & Agriculture Impact Areas: Nature-Based, Mitigation Stage: Prototype Team Size: 1 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Sembrando Esperanza is a social project that provides clean water and nutritious food through sustainable solutions. Our innovation, Inno-plast, is a hygienic water filter integrated into a PVC-based cultivation system made from recycled materials, promot

Climate Problem

Sembrando Esperanza addresses the lack of access to clean water and proper nutrition for low-income families. Many parents cannot afford nutritious food, forcing their children to work, yet they still face health issues due to poor diets.

Solution

I offer access to water filtration and cultivation system made from recycled materials. It provides clean water and enables families to grow nutritious food, improving health, reducing costs, and promoting self-sufficiency in low-income communities.

Revenue Model

I will generate income through three sales lines: 1. Low-cost for low-income individuals 2. Sales to socially responsible companies 3. Premium line for middle- and upper-middle-income families

Target Market

My target market is low-income people without access to clean water or adequate food, companies seeking to generate a positive social impact, and upper-middle-class households interested in sustainable solutions.

Social Impact

Indigenous Peoples People Living in Extreme Poverty Women

Demand Evidence

I have seen it firsthand during the validation of this project, and I have statistical data that supports it. This real- world insight and evidence confirm the need for this solution in the target communities.

Competitors

I currently do not have direct competitors in my country. The market for sustainable water filtration and access solutions is still emerging, and my project is one of the few addressing these needs in the specific context of low- income communities.

Founder Expertise

I bring three years of study and hands-on experience with this project.I am currently studying Sustainable Business and Innovation at the University,which has equipped me with the knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement sustainable solutions.

External Support

I received external support from Rafael Landívar University, where they helped me structure my business and develop my idea. I also won second place in the 2024 Ilan LATAM awards, validating the impact and potential of Sembrando Esperanza.

Team

My main role is to handle everything necessary in this project to give Guatemalans hope and instill in them the vision that they are capable, important, and deserving of a life with better living conditions. I am committed to making this vision a reality.

Founder

Jose Sosa

EKO City · Clean Industry

EKO City

Country: Peru Category: Clean Industry Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Prototype Team Size: 3 Website: https://ekocity.my.canva.site/eko Funded: YES (16000)

Elevator Pitch

We biofabricate construction materials using biotechnology and waste, creating high-performance products with thermal and acoustic insulation. Our solution provides a technical alternative to conventional materials, reducing environmental impact.

Climate Problem

Construction generates 37% of global COâ emissions, with 30% of Peru's solid waste coming from this sector. Conventional materials like drywall produce 15M tons of waste annually. Sustainable alternatives are needed to reduce emissions and waste.

Solution

We use biotechnology to biofabricate construction materials by transforming agricultural and construction waste into high-performance products. These materials offer thermal insulation and fire resistance, and are biodegradable

Revenue Model

We will generate revenue through the sale of our biofabricated construction materials to construction companies, interior design firms, and hardware stores.

Target Market

We target construction companies, interior design firms, and hardware stores in Peru and Chile, seeking sustainable materials and circular economy solutions in construction and design.

Social Impact

Refugees - Asylum-seekers and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty

Demand Evidence

The demand for eco-friendly materials is driven by regulations like the Green Mivivienda Bond and the Sustainable Construction Code. The global market for sustainable materials will grow by 58% by 2029 (Fortune Business Insights, 2023).

Competitors

Our competitors include companies producing traditional construction materials like Foam, Triplay, Wood, Drywall, and sustainable alternatives like bambu.

Founder Expertise

I bring expertise in environmental engineering, sustainable construction, and business management. Additionally, I have experience in biotechnology, circular economy, and creating innovative, sustainable materials for the construction industry.

External Support

We have received support from La Mezcladora HUB by UTEC Ventures, ConservationX Labs, and Catal1.5°ST by Climate-KIC. These programs have provided resources, mentorship, and funding to accelerate our sustainable innovation.

Team

Alejandra V. (CEO) â Leads the company, focusing on strategy and business development. Piero Beraun (CTO) â Oversees biotechnological processes. Mariel Ccora (CDO) Manages design and product development.

Founder

Maricielo Alejandra Vera Riega

The Trocha Co · Transportation

The Trocha Co

Country: Colombia Category: Transportation Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Launched Team Size: 1 Website: https://ursooutdoors.com/ Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Through collaborative partnerships with private enterprise, volunteers, and passionate adventurers, we support Colombia's most isolated communities with vital education and healthcare initiatives.

Climate Problem

Responsible travelers are increasingly disillusioned by "socialwashing" in tourism. They seek authentic experiences that generate a positive and tangible impact on the communities they visit, beyond empty promises.

Solution

We ally firms, volunteers & adventurers: firms provide funding, volunteers aid, adventurers transport. This synergy delivers sustainable aid to remote communities.

Revenue Model

We charge a trip fee to each adventurer and a fee to the private company to take their donatios to the comunity.

Target Market

Approximately 85% of global tourism is responsible tourism. In Colombia, it is expected that by 2025 tourism will move approximately 15,000,000 people. Our initial market will be 1% of that, meaning around 128,000 people.

Social Impact

Indigenous Peoples People Living in Extreme Poverty

Demand Evidence

We have prior experience with these trips, having organized them for approximately two years.

Competitors

Our most direct competitor is Academia 4x4 and Green Souls

Founder Expertise

I've been passionate about 4x4 adventures for over 10 years. I've traveled Colombia by car since I was very young and I have in-depth knowledge of the 4x4 community.

External Support

So far, we have only received support from the Externado University's entrepreneurship center Emprende+ and some external consultancies.

Team

Currently, I, as the founder, handle all aspects: expedition planning, promotion, and execution.

Founder

Francisco Bayona

Colombia por Naturaleza · Water

Colombia por Naturaleza

Country: Colombia Category: Water Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Ideation Team Size: 4 Website: https://www.instagram.com/colombiaxnaturaleza/ Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

CoilxN is an innovative startup that leverages smart collection points, IoT technology, and blockchain to prevent used cooking oil from polluting rivers and oceans. By transforming waste oil into biofuels, biodegradable soaps, and eco-friendly fertilizers

Climate Problem

CoilxN prevents water pollution by collecting and repurposing used cooking oil into biofuels, soaps, and fertilizers, promoting a circular economy and protecting ecosystems.

Solution

CoilxN collects and repurposes used cooking oil into biofuels, soaps, and fertilizers, preventing water pollution and promoting a circular economy with smart technology.

Revenue Model

We generate revenue by selling biofuels, fertilizers, and soaps, offering premium oil collection services, and monetizing carbon credits, creating a sustainable and scalable business model.

Target Market

Our target market includes households, restaurants, and food industries generating used oil, plus biofuel producers, organic farms, and eco-friendly manufacturers seeking sustainable solutions.

Social Impact

Migrants People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

Growing environmental regulations, increasing sustainability awareness, and the rising demand for biofuels and eco-friendly products confirm the need for responsible oil disposal and recycling solutions like CoilxN.

Competitors

Our competitors include traditional oil collectors and recycling companies. However, few offer a tech-driven, transparent, and circular economy approach like CoilxN. In our area, informal disposal remains common, highlighting the need for our solution.

Founder Expertise

Our team brings expertise in environmental law, technology, logistics, and circular economy. With experience in sustainability and water protection projects, we develop an effective, scalable solution with real impact.

External Support

We have received support through mentorship, and networking, helping us refine our model and expand our impact.

Team

Our team handles strategy, operations, and technology. One focuses on legal and environmental compliance, another on logistics and partnerships, and the third on innovation and tech integration.

Founder

Nikol Tatiana Camacho Pinto

Nishtamali · Food & Agriculture

Nishtamali

Country: Colombia Category: Food & Agriculture Impact Areas: Nature-Based, Mitigation Stage: Prototype Team Size: 10 Website: https://nishtamali.com Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Nishtamali is a sustainable foodtech startup revolutionizing tortilla production with an innovative process that preserves 95% of corn's nutrients and improves its yield by 40%. Its scalable and highly efficient model reduces costs, minimizes waste, and r

Climate Problem

Nishtamali revolutionizes tortilla production with solar energy, preserving 95% of nutrients, increasing yield by 40%, and reducing waste. Aligned with SDGs 2, 3, 7, 12, and 13, we promote a sustainable and scalable model to transform global nutrition.

Solution

Nishtamali offers a sustainable solution that maximizes corn yield while preserving 95% of nutrients, uses solar energy, and reduces waste. It provides nutritious and affordable food, combating food insecurity (SDG 2) and promoting health (SDG 3).

Revenue Model

Income will be generated by supplying direct customers such as hotels, restaurants, distributors, points of sale and direct sales to consumers.

Target Market

Nishtamali's target market includes hotels, restaurants, dark kitchens, and vulnerable communities, as well as producers and cooperatives seeking nutritious, affordable, and sustainable food. It also focuses on the social sector combating food insecurity.

Social Impact

Indigenous Peoples Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women

Demand Evidence

We know there's demand for our solution due to the growing interest in more nutritious and sustainable foods, the trend toward healthy eating, and the pressure to reduce waste and emissions, especially in the hotel and restaurant sector.

Competitors

While there are competitors in the tortilla industry, Nishtamali stands out with its innovative process that preserves 95% of the corn's nutrients, improves yield by 40%, and uses solar energy, making it a more sustainable and efficient option

Founder Expertise

Nixtamali brings a unique combination of experience in sustainable traditional techniques, business management, and culinary leadership, ideally suited for a ClimateLaunchpad 2025 project. Their focus on nixtamalization and heirloom corn, coupled with the

External Support

We have not received any external support because the project managers have knowledge of the value chain and business support.

Team

The roles of the Nishtamali team range from the technical side operating our state-of-the-art nixtamalization equipment, tortilla machine operators, administrative team, and business development.

Founder

JAVIER MOZO

Glu Energy · Clean Energy

Glu Energy

Country: Colombia Category: Clean Energy Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 3 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Somos una EnergyTech que transforma el acceso a la energía con soluciones digitales, descentralizadas y sostenibles. Facilitamos el acceso a la energía limpia mediante un modelo descentralizado, eficiente y apalancado por nuevos modelos de negocio.

Climate Problem

Las afectaciones por el cambio climático en el sector de energía en Latam, debido a la dependencia de fuentes hidroeléctricas haciendo que los costos de energía sean más altos, falta de acceso en zonas rurales y nula participación del usuario final.

Solution

Integramos tecnologías de medición inteligente, sistemas de generación renovable y baterías con software de control de sistemas eléctricos y adicionalmente integramos IA para aprendizaje de hábitos de consumo y desarrollo de modelos predictivos de demanda

Revenue Model

Venta de energía en proyectos de 1MW, fee por AO&M y representación ante el mercado de energía mayorista, comercialización de software de control de sistemas eléctricos, consultoría en eficiencia energética con base tecnológica y desarrollo de CE.

Target Market

Agentes Comercializadores y Generadores de Energía, empresas denominadas altos consumidores energéticos y Pilotos gubernamentales en Comunidades Energéticas.

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

En Colombia la demanda de energía crece anualmente un 3.1%, el alza en los costos de energía por causa de fenómenos climáticos impulsa un alto interés en usuarios de autoconsumo industrial y comercial y la necesidad de plan de eficiencia energética.

Competitors

Nuestros competidores pero también aliados y posibles compradores: Bia Energy, Neu Energy, Unergy, Enerbit, Klik Energy. Son agentes generadores y comercializadores por lo tanto son competencia pero también potenciales clientes en compra de energía.

Founder Expertise

Tengo conocimiento de más de 7 años investigando modelos de negocio para la transición energética, en eficiencia energética, medición inteligente, generación, Virtual Power Plants, relacionamiento con Universidades, corporativos y gobierno.

External Support

Hemos trabajado con la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, hemos participado en procesos de incubación con la CCB, alianzas estratégicas con actores de la industria y actualmente estamos buscando inversión para 10 proyectos de Generación Distribuida.

Team

Wilmer Lemus CEO relacionamiento estratégico consecución de equipo desarrollo comercial y gerencia Juan Martínez CLO experto regulatorio contratos de venta de energía acuerdos etc Camilo Sepúlveda Ingeniería en energía diseño y estructuración técnica.

Founder

Wilmer Lemus

Bubble Octopus & Baths · Clean Industry

Bubble Octopus & Baths

Country: Colombia Category: Clean Industry Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Ideation Team Size: 2 Website: N/A Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

BOB has reinvented handwashing with dissolvable, non-toxic agar-based spheres that clean hands deeply—removing bacteria like E. coli—without using water. A fun, soap-free solution for kids and adults, and the only one of its kind in the world.

Climate Problem

Our product solves the lack of access to proper hand hygiene by providing a waterless, soap-free solution that removes harmful bacteria like E. coli—anytime, anywhere.

Solution

Our solution is cleaning spheres made with organic ingredients that are effective against diseases, requiring no water to work. They're ideal for situations where access to water is limited or unavailable, ensuring hygiene in water-scarce environments.

Revenue Model

We will generate revenue by selling our cleaning spheres directly to consumers, partnering with humanitarian organizations, and offering bulk sales to institutions like schools, hospitals, and businesses that operate in water- scarce regions

Target Market

Our target market includes water-scarce communities, humanitarian organizations, schools, hospitals, and businesses, with a focus on providing an eco-friendly, water-free hand hygiene solution, especially for children.

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Roma, Sinti and Travelers Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Migrants Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

In Colombia, 3.7 million people lack access to clean water, and nearly 70% of rural households don't have proper sanitation. This creates a significant demand for water-free hand hygiene solutions.

Competitors

Our start-up is tackling the water waste problem by offering a solution that doesn’t require water for hand washing.

Founder Expertise

Valentina: Marketing & communication. Liliana: Chemical engineering & product development. Both drive innovation & market strategy for BOB.

External Support

We have received support and mentorship from the Universidad del Externado's business department after winning the best project in class.

Team

Valentina leads marketing and communication, focusing on brand messaging, outreach, customer insights, and partnerships. Liliana oversees chemical engineering and product development, ensuring quality control and continuous product improvement.

Founder

Valentina Jacome

Re-construye · Air & Environment

Re-construye

Country: Colombia Category: Air & Environment Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Ideation Team Size: 1 Website: N/A Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

My company will be in charge of receiving and transforming construction and demolition waste into new useful and economical products for the housing sector.

Climate Problem

It solves the problem of construction and demolition waste management and seeks to give it a new use through new products for the housing sector.

Solution

Transforming CDW into new materials and new elements as economical as possible for the construction sector. This ensures the proper disposal of these wastes and gives them a second useful life.

Revenue Model

By selling new building materials made from construction and demolition waste. Such as bricks, paving stones and any other type of construction element that can be created.

Target Market

The construction sector, especially in the housing sector

Social Impact

Personas de ascendencia africana Pueblos indígenas Romaníes, sinti y nómadas Personas pertenecientes a minorías nacionales o étnicas, religiosas y lingüísticas Inmigrantes Refugiados, solicitantes de asilo y desplazados internos Personas que viven en la pobreza extrema Mujeres Personas LGBTQI+

Demand Evidence

The demand for construction materials is associated, among others, with the housing sector, which always has a demand for new goods.

Competitors

Companies that manufacture traditional construction materials.

Founder Expertise

I am a civil engineer with more than 6 years of experience in hydraulic design, management and formulation of construction projects of different types of infrastructure.

External Support

None, it is an idea that I would like to make a reality.

Team

Do what is required to materialize my idea

Founder

Luis Guillermo Barrera Barrios

Linko Workers sas · Industria limpia (es decir, innovación en materiales, diseño, equipos, control, producción, envasado)

Linko Workers sas

Country: Colombia Category: Industria limpia (es decir, innovación en materiales, diseño, equipos, control, producción, envasado) Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Ideation Team Size: 6 Website: https://www.cleanpops.co/ Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

At Linko we work "Tikkun Olam" by manufacturing sustainable effervescent cleaning tablets that eliminate the need for single-use plastic packaging and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with the transportation of cleaning products.

Climate Problem

Our tablets eliminate the use of single-use plastic packaging and reduce CO2 emissions from transportation, offering a compact, biodegradable and efficient alternative to traditional liquid cleaning products.

Solution

Cleaning tablets that dissolve in water at the customer's home or company NOT AT THE MANUFACTURER'S FACTORY, replacing polluting liquid products with a lightweight, plastic-free and highly effective option for domestic and industrial use.

Revenue Model

Manufacture and sale of our tablets.

Target Market

B2B En USA de Cleaning Companies, hoteles y restaurantes

Social Impact

Personas de ascendencia africana Pueblos indígenas Personas pertenecientes a minorías nacionales o étnicas, religiosas y lingüísticas Inmigrantes Refugiados, solicitantes de asilo y desplazados internos Personas que viven en la pobreza extrema Mujeres Personas LGBTQI+

Demand Evidence

We have been developing our own formulas for 7 years after going to Europe and the USA to meet with this type of customers.

Competitors

Blueland, Fomin, Greenllama, nune, Terramandi, Simplehuman, Fabtab, Refill Route Tirtyl

Founder Expertise

We have for Colombia the certification of production capacity issued by Invima which requires that we have a technical director, quality leader, production leader and standardized plant.

External Support

From resources none, we receive training with Cleantechhub

Team

Lead and develop the entire team with strategies that lead to the fulfillment of the vision and objectives.

Founder

Nicolas Parra

MasVerde · Aire y medio ambiente (comercio, compensación y secuestro de carbono, emisiones, reciclado, biorremediación)

MasVerde

Country: El Salvador Category: Aire y medio ambiente (comercio, compensación y secuestro de carbono, emisiones, reciclado, biorremediación) Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 4 Website: https://masverde.sv Funded: YES ($19.81)

Elevator Pitch

MasVerde is a digital platform that drives sustainable trade and the creation of green spaces, promoting the circular economy and social inclusion to combat climate change in Latin American communities.

Climate Problem

MasVerde solves the lack of access to digital commerce for green entrepreneurs, promoting sustainable practices, urban green spaces and economic opportunities for vulnerable populations.

Solution

MasVerde is an app that digitalizes the trade of ecological products and services, promoting urban green spaces, responsible consumption and empowering green entrepreneurs in vulnerable contexts.

Revenue Model

Our model combines commissions for transactions within the platform, premium subscriptions for entrepreneurs, strategic alliances with sustainable companies and complementary services such as green logistics and educational programs.

Target Market

Entrepreneurs in the green sector (nurseries, gardeners, organic artisans) and urban consumers looking for sustainable products and services, with a focus on people interested in green spaces, circular economy and responsible consumption.

Social Impact

Inmigrantes Refugiados, solicitantes de asilo y desplazados internos Personas que viven en la pobreza extrema Mujeres

Demand Evidence

We have validated demand through surveys, partnerships with more than 30 nurseries and gardeners interested in digitizing their services, and the growing interest of consumers to access sustainable products and services in one place.

Competitors

Traditional physical nurseries, informal sales on social networks and generalist platforms such as Facebook Marketplace. MasVerde differentiates itself by its digital, sustainable approach and support for green entrepreneurs.

Founder Expertise

I am a social entrepreneur with experience in sustainability, digitalization and women's leadership. I have developed MasVerde from its idea to being recognized by regional programs, combining environmental impact, technology and social inclusion.

External Support

MasVerde has received support from programs such as Techstars Founder Catalyst Mujeres, Bridge for Billions (Conecta Centroamérica), INCAE Entrepreneur Award, Emprelatam, BCIE and Ayudando a Quienes Ayudan de Fundación Gloria Kriete.

Team

I lead the overall strategy, business model development, partnership management, participation in incubation programs, brand representation, and coordinate the areas of sustainability, social impact and growth of MasVerde.

Founder

María Elena Vásquez de Flores

GRUPO MAIN SAS · Agua (tratamiento, transporte, producción, control)

GRUPO MAIN SAS

Country: Colombia Category: Agua (tratamiento, transporte, producción, control) Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Prototype Team Size: 4 Website: http://www.grupomain.com.co/ Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Supporting and making of chemistry analysis on enviromental samples for diagnosis of contamination. In addition we research about remediation nanomaterials in enviromental.

Climate Problem

Atmospheric emissions of hydrogen sulfide.

Solution

Biomaterial composite filters from the region and eco-friendly nanoparticles.

Revenue Model

Socializing results in environmental fairs and validating the prototype with potential users.

Target Market

Filter companies for acid gas production systems located in WWTPs, thermoelectric plants or solid waste treatment operations.

Social Impact

Mujeres

Demand Evidence

We have a regional ally, a solid waste manager who informed us of the need and according to bibliographic references.

Competitors

Activated carbon filters

Founder Expertise

We are 4 people from the areas of engineering and basic sciences.

External Support

none.

Team

Chemist with a PhD in Analytical Chemistry and Nanomaterials for the Environment - Quality Manager. Environmental research chemist has published on metal oxide nanoparticles-Operational researcher. Chemical Engineer-Head of Pilot Plant. Economist-Manager

Founder

Yuri Lorena Moreno Mariño

RaicesVivas · Food & Agriculture

RaicesVivas

Country: Costa Rica Category: Food & Agriculture Impact Areas: Nature-Based, Mitigation Stage: Prototype Team Size: 5 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

RaícesVivas is an agroecological startup that grows pesticide-free vegetables using regenerative practices and precision technology. We produce our own bio-inputs with native microorganisms, lowering costs and transforming food systems toward a healthier,

Climate Problem

It addresses agrochemical dependency and soil degradation by promoting regenerative agriculture with local bio- inputs that enhance soil health and food system resilience.

Solution

Regenerative agroecological production using precision technology and locally produced bio-inputs to enhance soil health and reduce agrochemical use.

Revenue Model

RaícesVivas generates income through the sale of pesticide-free vegetables and locally produced bio-inputs, offering sustainable solutions to farmers seeking to reduce agrochemical use and improve soil health.

Target Market

Small and medium-scale farmers in rural areas seeking sustainable alternatives to agrochemicals, and consumers who value healthy, pesticide-free food produced responsibly.​ This concise description highlights the two primary groups that RaícesVivas ser

Social Impact

People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

The growing demand for agrochemical-free foods and farmers' interest in sustainable alternatives confirm the need for regenerative solutions like ours.

Competitors

Currently, in my area, there are no direct competitors offering a comprehensive agroecological production model with regenerative practices and local bio-input production. However, there are small farmers interested in improving their practices to regener

Founder Expertise

The RaícesVivas team is composed of an industrial engineer expert in optimization, a conservationist focused on sustainability, a computer technician for data analysis, a producer with 20 years of experience, and a financial administrator.

External Support

I have not received external support

Team

Process optimization, sustainable management, data analysis, hands-on production experience, and financial administration of the project.

Founder

Mariana Chaves Araya

Eco Energy · Energía limpia (eólica, solar, renovables, biomasa, geotérmica, pilas de combustible, nuclear, medición)

Eco Energy

Country: El Salvador Category: Energía limpia (eólica, solar, renovables, biomasa, geotérmica, pilas de combustible, nuclear, medición) Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 4 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Sustainable and efficient Environmentally friendly Development for the energy sector.

Climate Problem

Energy supply and energy supply

Solution

The implementation of self-sustainable renewable energy systems (solar )

Revenue Model

In the installation of such systems and training for users who use them

Target Market

Companies and individuals

Social Impact

Refugiados, solicitantes de asilo y desplazados internos Personas que viven en la pobreza extrema Mujeres Personas LGBTQI+

Demand Evidence

Because a considerable part of the population still lacks this basic service.

Competitors

Energy sector companies

Founder Expertise

Technical knowledge of the subject Development of other previously installed systems Feasibility studies

External Support

have not received support

Team

Administrator Resource Manager Designer Installer

Founder

Hander Palacios

ABS -Alternativas Biológicas Solubles · Industria limpia (es decir, innovación en materiales, diseño, equipos, control, producción, envasado)

ABS -Alternativas Biológicas Solubles

Country: Guatemala Category: Industria limpia (es decir, innovación en materiales, diseño, equipos, control, producción, envasado) Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 2 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Production and commercialization of products of biological origin for the ecological management of drinking water, wastewater and agriculture and the production of inputs for industrial and commercial use.

Climate Problem

The absence of a massive supply of ecological products for wastewater treatment, drinking water and organic agriculture, and of inputs for industrial activity and commercial products.

Solution

To have industrial-scale supply and commercial access to biological alternatives for all these users.

Revenue Model

By means of business activity: The planning, projection, production and commercialization of products of biological origin aimed at the aforementioned activities and markets.

Target Market

Public Institutions: Municipal, Community and Central Governments. Private institutions: Local development organizations (NGOs), industries, businesses, buildings, hospitals and farmers.

Social Impact

Pueblos indígenas Personas pertenecientes a minorías nacionales o étnicas, religiosas y lingüísticas Inmigrantes Refugiados, solicitantes de asilo y desplazados internos Personas que viven en la pobreza extrema Mujeres Personas LGBTQI+

Demand Evidence

Several studies show the increase in solid waste, liquid waste and greenhouse gas pollution resulting from population growth across the country, and at the same time the growing demand for environmentally friendly solutions.

Competitors

Small and medium-sized producers of chemical and biological products for the same purposes.

Founder Expertise

Environmental Engineer. Three years of work experience in small scale and community testing and production.

External Support

None.

Team

My person as General Manager; Define business strategy (Mainly production and commercialization). The second collaborator, Engineer in Renewable Natural Resources, Assistant Manager; Support in technical and administrative processes.

Founder

Eduardo Lico

ReFi Collective · Air & Environment

ReFi Collective

Country: Colombia Category: Air & Environment Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Launched Team Size: 4 Website: https://www.reficollective.xyz/ Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

We are a regenerative finance platform that germinates Latin American projects/startups and connects them with our global network of impact investors to restore ecosystems and empower local communities. Our moonshot is to regenerate 100 bioregions by 2030

Climate Problem

The global SDG funding gap exceeds $4T/year. In Latin America, the lack of early-stage support and aligned capital is forcing regenerative entrepreneurs to abandon high-impact projects, weakening the region’s response to social and environmental crises.

Solution

We connect regenerative entrepreneurs in LatAm with impact investors through ReFi's multi-sided platform offering a portfolio of investment-ready ventures, funding match-making, capacity-building, and nature-based innovation to scale high-impact solutions

Revenue Model

We generate revenue through success fees on capital raised, startup acceleration and training programs, investor subscriptions, and consulting services for organizations and leaders on impact narrative, fundraising strategy, and systemic business design.

Target Market

Our target market includes impact investors (VC, CVC, philanthropy), accelerators, autonomous organizations (startups, projects, foundations), transitioning corporates, and educational institutions seeking regenerative finance and innovation tools.

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Migrants Women

Demand Evidence

We’ve validated demand through paid consulting services, strategic alliances, and participation in acceleration programs. Our pipeline includes 150+ regenerative Latam ventures and growing interest from investors seeking aligned, high-impact opportunities

Competitors

We share space with platforms like Innpactia, Regen Network, and 2811. While others focus on impact or innovation, ReFi uniquely integrates systemic design, regenerative finance, and decentralized tech to create investable life-centered solutions in LatAm

Founder Expertise

Our diverse team blends expertise in regenerative finance, storytelling, innovation, and data science. We’ve led consulting, design, fundraising, community-building and education initiatives across LatAm to activate and scale regenerative solutions.

External Support

ReFi has relied on the founders own financial resources and revenue generation from consulting services and strategic alliances. In 2024 we joined the EAN Impacta's acceleration program and also participated in Brooklyn2Bogota's incubation program in 2022

Team

Daniel Delgado is the Dream Orchestrator, shaping vision and alliances. Andrea Camargo the Storyteller, leads narratives and fundraising. Genaro Feijoó, Innovation Director, designs methodologies. Juan José Torre is the Data Engineer building the platform

Founder

Andrea Camargo

Vox Network Colombia · Transportation

Vox Network Colombia

Country: Colombia Category: Transportation Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Prototype Team Size: 3 Website: https://voxtourscolombia.com Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Vox its a tour operator in Buga Valle, Colombia, we provide electric scooters for city tours to tour guides.

Climate Problem

Unemployment for low income young disabled people.

Solution

Provide an exclusive delivery network (offices and restaurants) also providing a low rental daily basis adapted electric scooters to their wheelchair.

Revenue Model

Renting the electric scooters on a daily basis. They rent an adapted scooter using their own wheelchair and we provide the scooter, the maintenance, the insurance and the job, all in one, its a win win

Target Market

Young disabled people, Offices, restaurants, tourism

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Roma, Sinti and Travelers Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Migrants Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

Lack of opportunities for disabled people

Competitors

Regular delivery companies but not working with disabled people, therefore not a single competition on that area.

Founder Expertise

I'm a business administrator, with over 20 years of experience, I already have a company that provides electric scooters for tourism purposes, with experience creating proyects of clean alternative electric energy.

External Support

So far no external support received.

Team

1 business administrator (CEO) 1 electric technician 1 sales person

Founder

John Acosta

La segura verde · Alimentación y agricultura (cultivos, silvicultura, animales, acuicultura)

La segura verde

Country: El Salvador Category: Alimentación y agricultura (cultivos, silvicultura, animales, acuicultura) Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 3 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Produce crops with the hydroponics technique, ensuring quality and hygienic products for your health and helping the environment.

Climate Problem

We avoid soil contamination and exploitation, avoiding spilling liters of pesticides on the land, thus also protecting human health and fauna.

Solution

To implement hydroponics as a way of cultivating, taking care of our health and ensuring hygiene for the health of human beings.

Revenue Model

With some seed capital, and once the project is up and running, harvesting will be marketed directly or by providing the product to local traders.

Target Market

Local buyers and traders.

Social Impact

Personas que viven en la pobreza extrema Mujeres

Demand Evidence

Because the hydroponics technique is the future since it minimizes resources, facilitates processes and there is guaranteed quality and hygiene, and vegetables are of daily consumption of the population.

Competitors

In the canton where I live there are no competitors, but in the local markets products from Guatemala and Honduras are sold.

Founder Expertise

because it is a technique that can improve the quality of life of human beings and contributes to the care of the environment.

External Support

So far none, since there is no foundation or association that supports future entrepreneurs, since when they arise it is only by affinity and is not taken into account.

Team

Willing to carry out the project.

Founder

Krissia Nohemy Cruz Segura

Lupahelp · Aire y medio ambiente (comercio, compensación y secuestro de carbono, emisiones, reciclado, biorremediación)

Lupahelp

Country: Guatemala Category: Aire y medio ambiente (comercio, compensación y secuestro de carbono, emisiones, reciclado, biorremediación) Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 3 Website: https://lupahelp.com/ Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Lupahelp is a digital platform that makes local businesses visible and provides tools to improve their environmental management. https://youtu.be/I6MCfe0Heqw?si=n4tfM67Aq1SmTJBM

Climate Problem

It faces the lack of visibility and support to neighborhood businesses, in addition to the lack of environmental management in the area of solid waste.

Solution

We will create content for social networks and businesses will be organized on the page. We will provide tools and guidance on environmental management issues and in the future we want to create community recycling contests.

Revenue Model

Through the payment of local businesses or stores (accessible subscription), companies wishing to promote themselves on the site, advertising, etc.

Target Market

small and medium sized businesses, local advertisers

Social Impact

-

Demand Evidence

We live in the area where we developed the pilot project (Colonia Roosevelt zone 11 Guatemala), visitors and new residents are not aware of what exists in the neighborhood. Many businesses do not make themselves known and we turn to distant businesses.

Competitors

Our competitors are projects or platforms that focus on supporting and making local businesses visible. Such as Guatemala.com and lolocalgt.com. We differentiate ourselves because we offer a combination of communication and sustainability in accompaniment.

Founder Expertise

Juan Pablo Pérez is an aquaculture technician with experience in solid waste management. Carlos Salázar is a Theoretical Physicist and supports in data analysis, and my person María Cristina Rivas, Environmental Engineer in environmental issues.

External Support

None

Team

We have the categories of: communication with local businesses, social media management and site configuration. We have been formulating the project for a month, so the site is still under construction. Currently we all support each other in everything

Founder

María Cristina Rivas González

CircularMente · Not Assigned/ Unknown

CircularMente

Country: Guatemala Category: Not Assigned/ Unknown Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Prototype Team Size: 6 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

CircularMente convierte residuos plásticos en filamento para impresión 3D, conectando reciclaje y tecnología. Capacita comunidades en reciclaje, emprendimiento y fabricación digital, promoviendo sostenibilidad, inclusión y economía circular.

Climate Problem

CircularMente enfrenta la mala gestión de residuos plásticos, especialmente PET, que contamina ecosistemas y afecta la salud. Propone una solución que reduce la huella ambiental y crea oportunidades económicas en comunidades vulnerables.

Solution

Transformamos botellas PET en filamento para impresión 3D, cerrando el ciclo de desecho y promoviendo la economía circular. Con tecnología accesible y talleres prácticos, impulsamos el emprendimiento, la educación ambiental y el empleo local.

Revenue Model

El modelo de ingresos incluye la venta de productos 3D hechos con filamento reciclado y la oferta de talleres y capacitaciones a comunidades e instituciones, que incluyen la implementación de kits de reciclaje e impresión 3D.

Target Market

Nuestro mercado objetivo incluye jóvenes y mujeres de comunidades vulnerables, centros educativos, ONGs y gobiernos locales que buscan soluciones de economía circular. Se benefician al acceder a capacitación, tecnología y oportunidades de empleo digno.

Social Impact

Indigenous Peoples People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

La alta participación en talleres piloto y el interés de centros educativos y organizaciones confirman una creciente demanda de soluciones locales para el manejo de residuos, validando la viabilidad e impacto del enfoque de CircularMente.

Competitors

Nuestros competidores son recicladoras industriales y programas tradicionales, pero CircularMente se destaca al integrar tecnología, educación y enfoque social, ocupando un nicho de innovación sustentable y empoderamiento comunitario.

Founder Expertise

Como productor audiovisual y comunicador con experiencia en proyectos sociales y educativos, aporto habilidades en narrativas efectivas, metodologías participativas y coordinación de equipos, ideal para comunicar el impacto de CircularMente.

External Support

Contamos con apoyo técnico desde Washington D.C., donde uno de nuestros socios implementó un piloto en escuelas públicas. Esta colaboración validó la tecnología, el proceso y el impacto educativo de nuestra propuesta.

Team

Somos un equipo de profesionales en distintas áreas que diseñamos e implementamos proyectos de comunicación, campañas de impacto social y capacitación en talleres de comunicación, inclusión y también enfoque de medio ambiente.

Founder

Jeffree Carvajal

¡Super Chigüi, the defender of a planet in rush rush\! · Air & Environment

¡Super Chigüi, the defender of a planet in rush rush!

Country: Colombia Category: Air & Environment Impact Areas: Adaptation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 1 Website: https://www.instagram.com/super.chigui?igsh=dHN2N3cxMGU5Y2w2 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Super Chigüi is a heroine that fights against the villains of climate change and seeks Eco-helpers to complete missions of climate innovation and circular economy. Super Chigüi is an inspiring character that protects the planet.

Climate Problem

Super Chigüi seeks to protect the planet from: 1. waste crisis and plastic pollution; 2. resource waste and consumerism; 3. deforestation and biodiversity loss; and 4. textile waste.

Solution

The solution to combat the villains of climate change is defined by executing 7 missions: Re-Generation, Ecological Rescues, Energy Saving, Operation River Rescue, Battle of the Thermos, Roots and 360° Economy.

Revenue Model

Physical products such as T-shirts, agendas, thermoses, pins, patches, recycling kits, stuffed animals, solar lamps, tree planting kits, mission kits; and digital products such as mobile applications with mini-games, digital comics, online courses.

Target Market

The main target audience is children (5-12 years old), parents (25-45 years old), educators and schools, youth (13-25 years old), and companies with CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Migrants People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

Through MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Testing and Pilot Partnerships in Schools, Stores and Influencers.

Competitors

Companies with children's or alternative characters that teach good eco-sustainable practices.

Founder Expertise

Technical knowledge in environmental education, sustainable design and circular economy, as well as creative,

External Support

I have not received external support.

Team

Creating engaging stories by designing Super Chigüi's universe, his personality, villains and dialogues; Community Management - Interacting with the audience; Platform Strategy; Innovation and Trend; Collaborations and Alliances; and Metrics Analysis.

Founder

Sirley Acosta Ricaurte

Soñatea · Clean Industry

Soñatea

Country: Colombia Category: Clean Industry Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Launched Team Size: 2 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Soñatea is an upcycling brand focused in a magic aesthetic, with delicated details. We are dedicated to fashion design, rescuing pieces that yearn for a second chance to give life to unique and sustainable creations.

Climate Problem

The fashion industry produces large amounts of waste and pollution, encouraging overconsumption. Furthermore, the availability of sizes is limited, excluding many people. This creates a negative environmental and social impact that needs to be addressed.

Solution

Our brand transforms secondhand and scrap clothing into sustainable fashion, minimizing waste and pollution. We prioritize accessibility, size inclusion, and a circular model. We seek to balance environmental and social impact, innovating in the industry

Revenue Model

Selling those upcycled clothes

Target Market

Our audience is between 15 and 35 years old, creative, and passionate about fashion and trends. They seek to express their identity with unique garments and value authenticity, experimentation, and conscious consumption, prioritizing sustainable options

Social Impact

Women

Demand Evidence

Several studies have been conducted on the upcycling market in Colombia, and the launch demonstrated how much the public is interested in achieving a balance between everything.

Competitors

Our direct competitors are other upcycling brands in the country, although we do not share the same aesthetic and that differentiates us, among other things.

Founder Expertise

I am a fashion designer from one of the best universities in the country and I also completed a master's degree in Europe that gave me the opportunity to expand my technical and social knowledge.

External Support

We had the opportunity to collaborate with a secondhand store on our launch. It was support in terms of display and materials, but not financial.

Team

Creative director Seamstress Finances

Founder

Daniela Rey

Amate Legacy · Not Assigned/ Unknown

Amate Legacy

Country: Guatemala Category: Not Assigned/ Unknown Impact Areas: Adaptation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 3 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

El proyecto crea y vende canastas plásticas resistentes y con estilo, pensadas para mujeres. Son versátiles, hechas localmente en Guatemala, generan empleo femenino y promueven el consumo de productos nacionales, impulsando el desarrollo económico local.

Climate Problem

Nuestro proyecto ofrece canastas plásticas reutilizables como alternativa sostenible a las bolsas desechables. Son funcionales, ecológicas y con diseño de moda, ideales para mujeres que buscan estilo y consumo responsable, promoviendo la sostenibilidad.

Solution

Nuestra canasta artesanal, hecha con plásticos reutilizados y técnicas guatemaltecas, reemplaza bolsas desechables con estilo. Es sostenible, funcional y hecha por mujeres artesanas, combinando moda, impacto ambiental y empoderamiento local.

Revenue Model

Generaremos ingresos mediante la venta en línea de canastas artesanales reutilizables. Usaremos una tienda virtual y redes sociales para mostrar su historia, diseño y sostenibilidad, atrayendo a un público consciente y ampliando nuestro alcance.

Target Market

Nuestro mercado objetivo son mujeres de 18 a 55 años, activas y conscientes, que buscan productos funcionales, sostenibles y con estilo. Valoran la moda artesanal y apoyan el consumo responsable y los emprendimientos locales.

Social Impact

Indigenous Peoples Women

Demand Evidence

Existe una creciente demanda de productos sostenibles, estéticos y hechos a mano, impulsada por el consumo responsable y el interés de mujeres en accesorios versátiles que reflejen su estilo de vida consciente y apoyen lo artesanal y local.

Competitors

Competimos con marcas de bolsas reutilizables y productos artesanales, pero nos diferenciamos al combinar moda, funcionalidad, sostenibilidad e impacto social, todo respaldado por una tienda en línea que refuerza nuestro valor único en el mercado.

Founder Expertise

Cuento con más de 13 años de experiencia en gestión de proyectos sociales, con enfoque en monitoreo, evaluación, género, empoderamiento y respuesta humanitaria, lo que me permite liderar proyectos orientados a resultados, equidad y sostenibilidad.

External Support

De momento no se ha recibido ningún apoyo externo.

Team

Rol mujeres: Trabajar de la mano con mujeres indígenas, proveerles mentoría y asistencia técnica, brindarles los diseños y gamas de colores a utilizarse. Rol hombre: es el socio capitalista con un pensamiento estrategico.

Founder

Karla Caballeros Caballeros

Fábrica Tavico · Water

Fábrica Tavico

Country: Guatemala Category: Water Impact Areas: Adaptation Stage: Prototype Team Size: 4 Funded: YES

Elevator Pitch

Fábrica Tavico ofrece el ECODIGESTOR, un producto hecho con material local para tratar aguas residuales domésticas en áreas rurales con falta de drenaje. Su capacidad es para 8 a 10 usuarios diarios, mejorando el manejo de aguas residuales en esas zonas.

Climate Problem

El tratamiento de las aguas residuales

Solution

Contar con el ECODIGESTOR para el tratamiento de las aguas residuales

Revenue Model

Con las recomendaciones de los clientes y dando servicio al producto

Target Market

Familias de 8 a 10 integrantes

Social Impact

Indigenous Peoples

Demand Evidence

Si el producto no cumple con las normas

Competitors

Empresas que cuentan con productos para el tratamiento de las aguas residuales. Una de ellas es biodigestor Roto Plas

Founder Expertise

Trabajar en equipo, buscar asesoría y oportunidades para iniciar un proyecto

External Support

Apoyo de programas para hacer crecer el emprendimiento

Team

Fundador: Marcos Tavico Asesor técnico: Juan José Tavico Representante: Sandra Tavico Asesora de ventas: Timotea Tavico

Founder

Sandra Sabina Tavico Pú

Recicla con Ollie · Not Assigned/ Unknown

Recicla con Ollie

Country: Costa Rica Category: Not Assigned/ Unknown Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Prototype Team Size: 1 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Convertimos plásticos de un solo uso en soluciones 3D accesibles y sostenibles. Reciclamos para crear tecnología útil que mejora vidas, cierra el ciclo del desperdicio y demuestra que la basura de hoy puede ser el recurso del mañana.

Climate Problem

Abordamos dos retos: la contaminación por plásticos de un solo uso y la falta de acceso a tecnología accesible. Transformamos residuos en soluciones 3D inclusivas, reduciendo el impacto ambiental y mejorando la calidad de vida de personas vulnerables.

Solution

Combinamos reciclaje y diseño 3D para crear dispositivos accesibles con plástico reciclado. Fabricamos soluciones personalizadas, sostenibles y replicables, reduciendo el impacto ambiental y promoviendo tecnología inclusiva y economía circular.

Revenue Model

Nuestro modelo de ingresos incluye venta de productos accesibles hechos con plástico reciclado, servicios de diseño personalizado, talleres educativos y alianzas con ONGs, empresas y gobiernos, generando ingresos sostenibles con impacto social y ambiental

Target Market

Nuestro mercado incluye personas con discapacidad y comunidades vulnerables, organizaciones sociales y educativas, y empresas o gobiernos que promueven la sostenibilidad. Ofrecemos tecnología accesible, programas educativos y soluciones de bajo impacto

Social Impact

People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

La demanda de soluciones accesibles y sostenibles crece por la conciencia ambiental, la falta de dispositivos adaptados y el auge de la fabricación digital y economía circular. Las organizaciones sociales validan la necesidad de productos reciclados

Competitors

El mercado de reciclaje en el país está en crecimiento con competencia limitada. Aunque existen empresas de reciclaje e impresión 3D, ninguna ofrece soluciones accesibles e innovadoras que combinan reciclaje y tecnología 3D para personas con discapacidad

Founder Expertise

Como "Maker", combino experiencia en diseño de producto, fabricación digital y reciclaje, con conocimientos en animación digital y sostenibilidad. He trabajado en laboratorios de fabricación, desarrollado soluciones accesibles y recibido mentoría de HP

External Support

Hemos recibido mentoría en reciclaje, diseño y sostenibilidad, y trabajamos con HP en un programa que fortalece nuestro modelo de negocio, mejora procesos y amplía nuestra red. Este apoyo impulsa nuestro crecimiento y desarrollo de prototipos.

Team

Fundador

Founder

Gustavo Moya Castro

PlastiFuel Colombia · Energía limpia (eólica, solar, renovables, biomasa, geotérmica, pilas de combustible, nuclear, medición)

PlastiFuel Colombia

Country: Colombia Category: Energía limpia (eólica, solar, renovables, biomasa, geotérmica, pilas de combustible, nuclear, medición) Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 3 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

PlastiFuel Colombia is an idea committed to the care of the environment, with the transformation of plastic waste into gasoline. It seeks to reduce plastic pollution and promote a cleaner energy alternative.

Climate Problem

It addresses the serious problem of environmental pollution caused by non-recyclable plastic waste. Through pyrolysis, we transform this waste into useful fuels, reducing the amount of plastic in landfills and ecosystems.

Solution

It consists of implementing pyrolysis technology to convert non-recyclable plastic waste into clean and usable gasoline. In this way, we reduce the accumulation of polluting plastics and promote the circular economy.

Revenue Model

Through the sale of gasoline produced by pyrolysis to companies in the transportation, agricultural and industrial sectors. In addition, we will offer plastic waste processing services to municipalities and organizations interested in environmental management.

Target Market

It includes municipalities and waste management companies seeking sustainable solutions for plastics management, as well as industrial and transportation sectors interested in alternative fuels.

Social Impact

Personas que viven en la pobreza extrema Mujeres

Demand Evidence

Growing global concern about plastic pollution and the need for cleaner energy sources. Market studies, environmental regulations and the interest of governments and companies in adopting sustainable practices are evidence of real demand.

Competitors

Companies working in waste recovery through processes such as mechanical recycling or incineration, as well as some emerging initiatives in pyrolysis of plastics.

Founder Expertise

I bring experience in management of research and technological development projects, especially in the field of sustainable solutions and integration of new technologies. In addition to knowledge to generate the structure of the prototypes.

External Support

None.

Team

Project management leader and coordinates the technological implementation. Operations and logistics supervisor, ensuring the smooth running of the plant. Assistant accountant and scheduling manages the financial analysis and technological support.

Founder

Diana Paola Sanabria Chaparro

Corteza Amarillo complementos upcycled · Clean Industry

Corteza Amarillo complementos upcycled

Country: Costa Rica Category: Clean Industry Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Ideation Team Size: 2 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Corteza Amarillo transforma jeans olvidados en bolsos, estuches y accesorios con alma. Rescatamos telas con historia para darles nueva vida, uniendo diseño, conciencia ambiental y el poder de florecer desde lo que otros desechan.

Climate Problem

Mi proyecto busca reducir la contaminación textil y el desperdicio de ropa en buen estado que termina en vertederos. En particular, me enfoco en los jeans, una prenda con alto impacto ambiental en su producción. Promuevo la reutilazacion

Solution

Recolecto jeans usados (donados o adquiridos en tiendas de segunda) y los transformo artesanalmente en nuevos productos como bolsos, cartucheras y accesorios. Cada pieza es única y hecha a mano, promoviendo la economía circular y la creatividad.

Revenue Model

A través de la venta directa de los productos en ferias, redes sociales, marketplaces sostenibles, y eventualmente, mediante alianzas con tiendas o marcas afines. También planeo ofrecer talleres de upcycling y colaboraciones con artistas o diseñadores.

Target Market

Personas entre 18 y 45 años interesadas en la moda sostenible, creativa y funcional. Clientes con conciencia ambiental, especialmente mujeres, estudiantes, artistas, activistas o personas que valoran la reutilización.

Social Impact

Migrants People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

He comprobado interés a través de redes sociales y ferias de diseño sostenible. Además, el crecimiento del mercado de moda circular y el interés creciente en productos upcycled respaldan la demanda de propuestas como esta.

Competitors

Sí, he identificado algunos emprendimientos locales con quienes podría colaborar o diferenciarme por estilo y propuesta.

Founder Expertise

Soy artesana y emprendedora con experiencia en ferias, costura creativa, diseño de productos y reutilización de materiales. Tengo habilidades manuales, creatividad y sensibilidad por los temas ambientales y sociales.

External Support

Hasta ahora, el proyecto ha recibido apoyo de forma informal por parte de amistades y personas que donan sus jeans, además de retroalimentación de potenciales clientes en ferias locales.

Team

Recolectar materia prima Diseñoy confección Venta y distribucion Marketing digital

Founder

Mildred Guzman Navarro

INDUSTRIAS MOLINILLITO FOODTECH SAS · Industria limpia (es decir, innovación en materiales, diseño, equipos, control, producción, envasado)

INDUSTRIAS MOLINILLITO FOODTECH SAS

Country: Colombia Category: Industria limpia (es decir, innovación en materiales, diseño, equipos, control, producción, envasado) Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 11 Website: https://www.molinillito.co Funded: YES ($15,000.00)

Elevator Pitch

We are a foodtech with a highly sustainable invention, aimed at replacing plastic blender straws as a sustainable alternative, contributing to the reduction of the impact of personal carbon footprint, eliminating the use of plastic straws.

Climate Problem

We are a FoodTech, a Sustainable Food Industry, focused on developing products to replace single-use plastic blender straws with sustainable and innovative technologies. We revolutionize the way of sweetening and blending.

Solution

Disruption Maturity Level TRL9. It is a bar of 10 cm long and 5mm thick, with a net weight of 5g. It comes in presentations of White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Organic Sugar and Light Sugar with Stevia and Natural and Organic Panela Presentation.

Revenue Model

Sales of the product in the channels Technology transfer

Target Market

Coffee shops, hotels and restaurants, and supermarkets

Social Impact

Mujeres

Demand Evidence

With the TAM SAM SOM Methodology, 140 million cups of coffee are served in the world in a single day, 50% of these cups of coffee are sweetened.

Competitors

Sugar mills Single-use plastic manufacturing companies

Founder Expertise

More than 20 years of experience in FMCG and food companies.

External Support

Seed capital from sena colombia

Team

Market development

Founder

Marlio Silva

GREEN SEGUROS · No asignado/ Desconocido

GREEN SEGUROS

Country: Colombia Category: No asignado/ Desconocido Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Prototype Team Size: 2 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenseguros-colombia/ Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

We design insurance solutions that protect agricultural producers and the natural capital of the regions from the negative impacts of climate change. Delivering real financial guarantees to the new models of the Bioeconomy.

Climate Problem

Adverse weather events and losses in crops and livestock. In addition, losses in strategic ecosystems (natural assets) and indirect economic and environmental losses derived from climate change are resolved.

Solution

Insurance policies and risk management programs, which focus on conserving and mitigating risks associated with agricultural activities and biodiversity-generating biomes (natural assets).

Revenue Model

With the commissions generated by the policies and the renewals of such insurance, as well as with the risk management consulting services.

Target Market

Agricultural Producers and the Government of the countries.

Social Impact

Pueblos indígenas

Demand Evidence

There are currently several specialized insurance cases in the world that are doing the same.

Competitors

ibiza network

Founder Expertise

Julio Caldas Business Administrator, with more than 10 years of experience. Specialist in Agricultural Risk Management and Pets. David Torres Risk management specialist with more than 13 years of experience in the insurance sector.

External Support

None

Team

CEO, CRO, COO

Founder

Julio Alberto Caldas Arboleda

Agricoforestal, siembra de verduras, arboles forestales y frutales. · Alimentación y agricultura (cultivos, silvicultura, animales, acuicultura)

Agricoforestal, siembra de verduras, arboles forestales y frutales.

Country: Guatemala Category: Alimentación y agricultura (cultivos, silvicultura, animales, acuicultura) Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 10 Funded: YES

Elevator Pitch

It is the planting of vegetables and cultivation under protected conditions. It is the sowing of native fruit trees and also of hot soil.

Climate Problem

I resolve to provide work for my people. I contribute so that low-income families can have a daily plate of food on their table with what can be provided.

Solution

Through this project it would reduce the emigration of people to other countries in search of employment opportunities and a good economic income.

Revenue Model

Through sales of crop products depending on the time of development.

Target Market

Local and export.

Social Impact

Pueblos indígenas Personas que viven en la pobreza extrema

Demand Evidence

Because it is in high demand for daily consumption in my country.

Competitors

Public and private agricultural entrepreneurs and independent producers.

Founder Expertise

Theoretical and practical teaching and learning in the agricultural and forestry sector.

External Support

Ningino solo valdo de mi autonomia.

Team

Coordinator, 9-position board of directors

Founder

Alberto Tomás Puác Vásquez

Laboratorio local San Francisco · Not Assigned/ Unknown

Laboratorio local San Francisco

Country: Costa Rica Category: Not Assigned/ Unknown Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Prototype Team Size: 4 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Creamos productos con plástico reciclado del distrito. Tras 4 meses de recolección, innovamos con filamento 3D, madera plástica y PWC, promoviendo la economía circular y los ODS como familia.

Climate Problem

Estamos resolviendo el problema de la contaminación ambiental generada por los desechos plásticos, evitando que terminen en las calles, en los ríos y en los rellenos sanitarios.

Solution

Mediante la recolección de residuos plásticos, para su gestión y producción de nuevos objetos usando como materia prima el plástico recolectado, evitando que los mismos terminen en nuestras calles, ríos y vertederos o rellenos sanitarios.

Revenue Model

Transformamos residuos plásticos en polímeros, filamento 3D y productos como bisutería, mobiliario, PWC y partes para autos. Ofrecemos recolección a hogares, empresas e instituciones, con rutas en trenes, ríos, parques y zonas verdes.

Target Market

Apuntamos a mercados que buscan sostenibilidad, promoviendo economía circular, productos innovadores y alianzas público-privadas. Llevamos soluciones a comunidades afectadas y educamos a jóvenes sobre los ODS con talleres, ferias y campañas.

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Roma, Sinti and Travelers Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Migrants Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

Convertimos el problema del plástico en solución con servicios de gestión de residuos y productos personalizados o en masa, duraderos y sostenibles. Atendemos una alta demanda en un mercado con pocas opciones completas y amigables con el ambiente.

Competitors

Otras empresas recicladoras. Productores de materiales similares o usando como materia prima plásticos reciclados. Sistema de recolección tradicionales(pueden convertirse en un añadido estratégico).

Founder Expertise

Contamos con formación y experiencia en áreas clave del proceso: recolección, lavado, triturado, moldeo, así como en idiomas, contabilidad, RRHH y atención al cliente. Cada miembro aporta conocimientos y habilidades valiosas al proyecto familiar.

External Support

Ninguno.

Team

Valoramos la asesoría externa y la retroalimentación. Buscamos capacitarnos en sostenibilidad, economía circular, tecnología 3D e inglés, clave para el desarrollo profesional e internacional.

Founder

Nelson Enrique Zumbado Avendaño

Solef sas · Clean Energy

Solef sas

Country: Colombia Category: Clean Energy Impact Areas: Adaptation Stage: Launched Team Size: 2 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Diseño de proyectos innovadores fotovoltaicos que contribuyen con el medio ambiente y la comunidad

Climate Problem

Le estamos cambiando el pensamiento a los ciudadanos, le estamos despertando el interés de contribuir con el medio ambiente mendicante un modelo de reforestación innovador.

Solution

Un modelo de reforestación ciudadana, donde mediante un mensaje be to be le explicamos la importancia de reforestar y usar energías no convencionales para ayudar al cambio climático y sus consecuencias

Revenue Model

Mediante un modelo de negocio que tenemos.

Target Market

Empresas, universidades, comercio general.

Social Impact

Indigenous Peoples Women

Demand Evidence

Hicimos un estudio en LATAM, no encontramos un modelo de reforestación ciudadana semejante. Al ser innovador , sabremos que tendremos una buena demanda.

Competitors

El modelo de reforestación es único, no hay una enseñanza semejante.

Founder Expertise

Soy el CEO y creador del modelo de reforestación del proyecto

External Support

Ninguno.

Team

Innovar

Founder

Luis Castro

Biotrash · Alimentación y agricultura (cultivos, silvicultura, animales, acuicultura)

Biotrash

Country: Guatemala Category: Alimentación y agricultura (cultivos, silvicultura, animales, acuicultura) Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Prototype Team Size: 150 Website: https://www.biotrash.com Funded: YES ($180,000.00)

Elevator Pitch

Company dedicated to the handling and management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. recycling management through circular economy projects and development of innovative solutions and technologies for organic waste management.

Climate Problem

This project solves the problem of improper segregation of organic waste that generates pollution and emissions. It offers the production of clean energy and fertilizer, reducing environmental impacts and promoting the circular economy.

Solution

Our solution is the installation of biodigesters in rural communities, accompanied by practical training in their use. This allows transforming waste into clean energy and organic fertilizer, providing an alternative for their crops.

Revenue Model

We will generate income through the sale, installation and training for the use of biodigesters, offering technical service and solutions to the needs of each agricultural community.

Target Market

Health, Industry and Commerce

Social Impact

Personas que viven en la pobreza extrema Mujeres

Demand Evidence

We know there is demand because in Guatemala, poor management of organic and other waste has caused the collapse of landfills and contamination of rivers, especially affecting rural communities.

Competitors

Other companies engaged in waste management.

Founder Expertise

We have 26 years of experience in hazardous waste management at Biotrash, which provides us with a natural knowledge of waste management. Now, we apply this experience to offer sustainable solutions such as biodigesters, looking for social impact.

External Support

We donated a biodigester to the Rafael Landívar University, in the Faculty of Agronomy, where it is now being used for research and development of a user manual to support implementation in rural communities.

Team

Plan, execute, monitor and close projects, ensuring that objectives, budget and timelines are met, managing the team and resources efficiently and communicating them to stakeholders.

Founder

Camille Knoepffler

Sustenta · Industria limpia (es decir, innovación en materiales, diseño, equipos, control, producción, envasado)

Sustenta

Country: Guatemala Category: Industria limpia (es decir, innovación en materiales, diseño, equipos, control, producción, envasado) Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 3 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Sustenta: Sustainable architecture that combines aesthetics, efficiency and sustainability. We design spaces that minimize environmental impact and promote quality of life.

Climate Problem

Management of solid waste and waste caused by the use of food containers. Giving a second use to household and work electronics.

Solution

The solution is to look for an eco-friendly way to treat waste derived from food packaging and other products and to reuse, giving a second use to household appliances in the home, as well as in the work area.

Revenue Model

We are a group of architects who are dedicated to teaching and have our own professional office.

Target Market

Sustenta focuses on the sustainable architecture and construction market, targeting real estate developers, building owners and governments seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability.

Social Impact

Personas de ascendencia africana Pueblos indígenas Romaníes, sinti y nómadas Personas pertenecientes a minorías nacionales o étnicas, religiosas y lingüísticas Inmigrantes Refugiados, solicitantes de asilo y desplazados internos Personas que viven en la pobreza extrema Mujeres Personas LGBTQI+

Demand Evidence

Undertake a solution to climate change, reduce the carbon footprint and establish policies that promote sustainability to eco-friendly solutions.

Competitors

Architecture and sustainable construction companies, sustainability and energy efficiency consultants.

Founder Expertise

Architecture professionals with experience in bioclimatic architecture, environmental management and neuroarchitecture, as well as research methodologies and university teaching.

External Support

No external support has been received since none of the above has been done.

Founder

Angelo Vettorazzi

BIOCONVERSIONCHOCO BSF · Alimentación y agricultura (cultivos, silvicultura, animales, acuicultura)

BIOCONVERSIONCHOCO BSF

Country: Colombia Category: Alimentación y agricultura (cultivos, silvicultura, animales, acuicultura) Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Ideation Team Size: 8 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

IS A COMPANY DEDICATED TO THE VALUATION OF ORGANIC WASTE WITH INSECTS AND FROM THESE, THE PRODUCTION OF ANIMAL PROTEIN AND ORGANIC BIOFERTILIZER.

Climate Problem

FINAL DISPOSAL OF ORGANIC WASTE, CONTAMINATION OF WATER SOURCES, REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS. SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF PROTEIN FOR ANIMAL FEED, GENERATION OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER.

Solution

BIOCONVERSION OF ORGANIC WASTE WITH BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE, THIS INSECT IN ITS LARVAL STAGE HAS THE CAPACITY TO EFFICIENTLY DEVOUR ALL TYPES OF WASTE, WHICH ALLOWS US TO REDUCE THE GENERATION OF GHGS AND POLLUTION.

Revenue Model

WITH THE SALE OF MINOR SPECIES PRODUCED IN OUR UNIT, I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, PIGS, THE SALE OF FRUITS AND OF THE FERTILIZER OR ORGANIC FERTILIZER THAT WE OBTAIN FROM THE BIOCONVERSION PROCESS THAT WE CARRY OUT.

Target Market

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS and the Government of the countries.

Social Impact

Personas de ascendencia africana Mujeres

Demand Evidence

THE PANDEMIC, THE CONFLICT BETWEEN UKRAINE AND RUSSIA, EXPOSED LATAM'S SHORTCOMINGS IN THE PROCUREMENT OF RAW MATERIAL FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC BIOFERTILIZERS AND COMMERCIAL CONCENTRATE.

Competitors

TRADITIONAL PRODUCERS OF SYNTHETIC FERTILIZERS, WHICH HAVE A HIGH CARBON FOOTPRINT.

Founder Expertise

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MATTERS, WE ARE IN CONSTANT INTERACTION WITH THE COMMUNITIES, CARRYING THE MESSAGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, THE NEED TO CARRY OUT SEPARATION AT SOURCE AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY.

External Support

N/A

Team

PSYCHOSOCIAL : IN CHARGE OF THE INTERACTION WITH THE COMMUNITY, AND THE SOCIALIZATION OF OUR PROJECT. OPERATORS : PLANT OPERATION TECHNICAL: IN CHARGE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TECHNICAL COMPONENTS. ADMINISTRATIVE: IN CHARGE OF MAKING THE OPERATION POSSIBLE.

Founder

MILLER YAMIL RENTERIA VALDERRAMA

Raíz de Seda Jardín · No asignado/ Desconocido

Raíz de Seda Jardín

Country: El Salvador Category: No asignado/ Desconocido Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 5 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Creation of a nursery of non-invasive root stock shrubs, focused on directly reforesting new residential projects that generally do not have vegetation.

Climate Problem

In El Salvador the construction of new residential buildings is almost always characterized by not having trees, causing the place to have a bad climate and a bad image, implementing shrub planting can help to solve this problem.

Solution

Install a nursery that offers the service of selling shrubs and ornamental plants that are friendly to the building and that improve air quality, landscaping and brighten up the daily life of every inhabitant of that site.

Revenue Model

Wholesale to builders and developers, retail sales to homeowners of these residential offering design and planting service, sale of substrates and fertilizers suitable for these shrubs.

Target Market

Homebuilders, developers, homeowners, homeowners

Social Impact

Mujeres

Demand Evidence

Because of my work as a real estate agent, I visit these residences a lot and I know that the lack of vegetation is one of the objections that many people have when they think of buying a house in these places.

Competitors

Common nurseries

Founder Expertise

I have a background in sales and one of the people on the team has knowledge in nursery management, an agronomy student for technical support.

External Support

None since it is still a project.

Team

2 technical and management knowledge 2 sales people 1 logistics manager

Founder

Violeta Salazar de perla

Majesiwi · Energía limpia (eólica, solar, renovables, biomasa, geotérmica, pilas de combustible, nuclear, medición)

Majesiwi

Country: Colombia Category: Energía limpia (eólica, solar, renovables, biomasa, geotérmica, pilas de combustible, nuclear, medición) Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 6 Website: https://www.facebook.com/marilu.verano Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Quipile Cundinamarca a distant and forgotten town; Majesiwi is an idea to encourage agrotourism, investment and clean energy.

Climate Problem

-Supplies for the inhabitants of the region. -Incentivize the visit of third parties to encourage investment in the territory. Implementation of a solar energy collection system for Majesiwi's sustenance and self-consumption. -Stress and tension

Solution

Create an agro-tourism project, where there will be accommodation with an infrastructure that self-sustains energy and different processes, aquaculture, poultry farming and production and marketing of products grown in the region.

Revenue Model

Through the rental of lodging and recreational and agricultural activities, and the commercialization of products grown in the region.

Target Market

Colombians and foreigners and surrounding farmers

Social Impact

Pueblos indígenas Personas pertenecientes a minorías nacionales o étnicas, religiosas y lingüísticas Inmigrantes Refugiados, solicitantes de asilo y desplazados internos Personas que viven en la pobreza extrema Mujeres Personas LGBTQI+

Demand Evidence

The surrounding farmers have few options of supplying products and businesses are very remote; on the other hand tourism is Colombia's forte as it is a wonderful and diverse country in all things flora and fauna. Visibility is needed

Competitors

Other agritourism farms in other regions, due to proximity there is no competition.

Founder Expertise

In crops, administration, electricity, self-sustaining energy systems.

External Support

None.

Team

Cultivate

Founder

MARILU DEL CARMEN CHACON VERANO

Agua Verde · Water

Agua Verde

Country: El Salvador Category: Water Impact Areas: Nature-Based, Mitigation Stage: Prototype Team Size: 3 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Es una iniciativa ecológica que combina la producción de alimentos orgánicos con sistemas hidropónicos para optimizar el uso del agua, eliminar el uso de pesticidas químicos, y fomentar la agricultura urbana sostenible.

Climate Problem

Nuestro negocio soluciona la falta de acceso a alimentos saludables y sostenibles, reduciendo el uso de agua y eliminando químicos mediante el cultivo hidropónico orgánico en espacios urbanos y rurales.

Solution

Nuestra solución es un sistema de cultivo hidropónico orgánico que permite producir hortalizas limpias y saludables en espacios reducidos, utilizando nutrientes naturales y un 90% menos de agua que la agricultura tradicional.

Revenue Model

Generaremos ingresos mediante la venta directa de hortalizas orgánicas, la comercialización de kits hidropónicos para el hogar, suscripciones a huertos personalizados y la realización de talleres educativos sobre cultivo sostenible.

Target Market

Nuestro mercado objetivo incluye consumidores conscientes que buscan alimentos orgánicos, restaurantes que priorizan productos frescos y sostenibles, familias urbanas interesadas en cultivar en casa, y centros educativos.

Social Impact

People Living in Extreme Poverty Women

Demand Evidence

Hay interés creciente en El Salvador por métodos de cultivo sostenibles y saludables como orgánico e hidropónico. La hidroponía está ganando terreno por su eficiencia y menor uso de recursos

Competitors

Competidores potenciales incluyen otras huertas hidropónicas y orgánicas en El Salvador, mercados locales, supermercados e importadores.

Founder Expertise

Aportamos conocimiento en agricultura hidropónica y orgánica, gestión de recursos sostenibles y experiencia en implementación de proyectos comunitarios. Entendemos los desafíos locales en Ilopango y buscamos soluciones adaptadas al contexto.

External Support

Hemos recibido apoyo a través de asesorías técnicas locales y colaboraciones con instituciones educativas para validar nuestra propuesta y realizar pruebas piloto del sistema hidropónico.

Team

Ingeniero en Sistemas(1): Responsable de la infraestructura tecnológica del sistema hidropónico. Licenciadas en Administración de Empresas Turísticas (2): Enfocadas en la gestión operativa de la producción (planificación, logística, control de calidad)

Founder

Rocio Ramos

Mano de Sol, conservación ambiental y turismo de naturaleza · Air & Environment

Mano de Sol, conservación ambiental y turismo de naturaleza

Country: Colombia Category: Air & Environment Impact Areas: Circular Economy Stage: Launched Team Size: 10 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Mi idea de negocio es vivir del turismo de naturaleza mientras se practica la regeneracion natural asistida de un terreno que en la antiguedad era destinado a la ganadería. Llevamos 12 años de regeneración y dos años ofreciendo cabañas en alquiler.

Climate Problem

Restauración de bosques, bancos de co2 y proteccion del agua en zonas de retiros de fuentes hidricas

Solution

Aumentar las zonas verdes ofreciendo a las comunidades otras fuentes de ingreso alternas a la ganaderia y la deforestación del medio ambiente

Revenue Model

Los ingresos se generan desde el turismo de naturaleza, con el alquiler de las cabañas y el cobro por recorridos e ingresos a reservas naturales

Target Market

Turismo nacional e internacional

Social Impact

People Living in Extreme Poverty Women

Demand Evidence

Colombia es un destino de naturaleza, uno de los paises megadiversos que más atraen para ser visitados por los amantes de la naturaleza

Competitors

Es una propuesta a nivel municipal, muchas personas estan adquiriendo esta idea de negocio como modo de vida

Founder Expertise

Soy bióloga, amante de la naturaleza y tengo habilidades para la administración. mis conocimientos desde la biologia me permiten diseñar una reserva de importancia para la biiodiversidad y el cambio climatico

External Support

Ninguno

Team

Funciones administrativas y de coordinación

Founder

Paubla Andrea Otalvaro Villada

Yaku · Water

Yaku

Country: Colombia Category: Water Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 1 Website: http://yaku-wt.com Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Yaku is a greywater collection and distribution system for comercial and residential buildings to save water we already waste.

Climate Problem

Water scarcity

Solution

Yaku is a modular system for capturing, filtering, and redistributing greywater for internal reuse in buildings (toilets, irrigation, cleaning) without impacting the building’s internal plumbing. It is installed in underutilized spaces.

Revenue Model

1. Selling the units 2. Renting the units and/or leasing them 3. Maintenance and Bio Filter replacement

Target Market

Construction Companies, Real Estate Developers, Property Owners, NGOs, governments

Social Impact

People of African Descent Indigenous Peoples Roma, Sinti and Travelers Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities Migrants Refugees, Asylum-seekers, and Internally Displaced People People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People

Demand Evidence

We are running out of water, our largest water reservoirs in Cundinamarca are reaching critical levels and the cities have been in a water saving plan periodically (which doesn't work) and deforestation has lowered the amount of rainfall in our region.

Competitors

There are only companies that do this on an industrial level, there's no such system for multi-family homes in Colombia.

Founder Expertise

Sales and passion, I've been in sales for 12 years and I want this to be my purpose in life.

External Support

None at all, it's on ideation stage, have received some free consultancies from friends and family and that's it.

Team

I'm the Founder & CEO (Chief Everything Officer)

Founder

Felipe Roa

ENERGÍA AUTӓNOMA · Clean Energy

ENERGÍA AUTÓNOMA

Country: Peru Category: Clean Energy Impact Areas: Mitigation Stage: Ideation Team Size: 1 Funded: NO

Elevator Pitch

Empresa de Energí­a con generadores de imán permanente autoalimentados, totalmente limpia y segura a menor costo de las renovables, replicable en cualquier parte del mundo en zonas urbanas y rurales, a pequeña, media y gran escala

Climate Problem

La idea es la implementación de generadores autoalimentados que tiene cero emisiones reales de CO2 y costos de instalación y mantenimiento más bajos que las energías eólica y solar, con potencialidad de ser mucho mas eficiente

Solution

Obtener energía eléctrica 100% limpia y abundante, con costos más bajos capaz de llegar a todos los rincones de la geografía de Perú y que a su vez se puede replicar en otras partes del mundo ya que no depende de factores ambientales intermitentes

Revenue Model

La idea es la instalación de centrales eléctricas en las principales regiones con carencias energéticas, los ingresos se generaran por la venta de la energía suministrada al sistema eléctrico nacional, venta de generadores industriales y para hogares.

Target Market

Mercado eléctrico del Perú, empresas industriales, edificios públicos y privados de alto consumo (hospitales, estadios, etc.), comunidades organizadas, pequeños negocios y hogares.

Social Impact

Indigenous Peoples Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities People Living in Extreme Poverty Women

Demand Evidence

Al igual que muchos países, Perú tiene necesidades energéticas llegando a tener mas del 5% de la población sin acceso a la electricidad. Si bien Perú tiene un gran potencial para las renovables, también es cierto los desafíos económicos éstos representan

Competitors

Esta propuesta es nueva, y se trata de proveer la energí­a directamente a la red eléctrica o vender generadores adecuados a las necesidades. Los competidores potenciales son las pocas empresas generadores con energía eólica que operan en el país

Founder Expertise

Soy Licenciado en Administración de Empresas, puedo aportar no solo la idea sino también el liderazgo para la conducción del proyecto y dirección de la empresa.

External Support

No he recibido apoyo y ésta es la primera vez que me presento a una convocatoria

Team

desarrollo de la propuesta

Founder

Arnoldo López