# CLP26 — Peru (94 ideas) ClimateLaunchpad 2026 — Peru 🇵🇪 # AGROPESCADORES · Food & Agriculture # AGROPESCADORES **Country:** Peru · CARABAYLLO **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Public Beta **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch We promote food sovereignty, climate resilience, and scalable production models that have a positive environmental and social impact. We develop agrochemical-free aquaponics and agroecology systems that produce healthy and sustainable food. ## Climate Problem We address food insecurity and agrochemical pollution in traditional agriculture, which degrade soil, water, and human health. Our solution reduces environmental impact and improves food security in the face of climate change. ## Solution We offer agrochemical-free aquaponics and agroecology systems that integrate fish and plant production in a closed-loop cycle. In practice, we reduce water usage, eliminate chemicals, produce healthy food, and promote sustainable models ## Revenue Model We generate revenue by selling sustainable food products, aquaponics systems, organic inputs, and implementation consulting services, as well as workshops and training programs for families, businesses, institutions, and entrepreneurs. ## Target Market Our target market includes middle- and upper-income urban families interested in healthy food, entrepreneurs seeking sustainable farming systems, and businesses and institutions (restaurants, schools, hotels) that require solutions ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women, LGBTQI+ People ## Demand Evidence This demand is evident in the growing interest in healthy and sustainable foods, as well as in the need among families, businesses, and institutions for agrochemical-free solutions in the face of food insecurity and climate change. ## Competitors There are hydroponics, urban agriculture, and organic farming initiatives in the country, but we have not identified any competitors that integrate aquaponics, agroecology, education, and community impact into a single scalable and sustainable model. ## Founder Expertise I have over five years of experience in environmental education, social and environmental activism, and the development of socio-environmental projects. I write children’s stories and am studying law, with an interest in specializing in environmental law and sustainability. ## External Support Yes. I have received support from TikTok’s Creators of Tomorrow, UNEP, and Makesense Americas to develop workshops for a specific socio-environmental project focused on sustainability and community impact through a community kitchen. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9327* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # AMARUM LABS SAC BIC · Clean Industry # AMARUM LABS SAC BIC **Country:** Peru · Juanjui, Moyobamba **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickrivasmori/ --- ## Elevator Pitch We upcycle cacao waste into standardized B2B cosmetic ingredients using green tech. We provide verified carbon abatement (LCA) and traceability, offering global labs a sustainable alternative to synthetics. ## Climate Problem Cacao husks are burned or wasted, emitting GHG. Simultaneously, the beauty industry relies on synthetics. We tackle agricultural waste and the lack of traceable Amazonian oils like Sacha Inchi to decarbonize the cosmetic supply chain. ## Solution We operate an Amazonian B2B biorefinery pilot. We upcycle cacao using green solvents and cold-press Sacha Inchi. We deliver standardized bio-actives alongside a full technical dossier and CO2 abatement data to global labs ## Revenue Model Through B2B wholesale of two lines: hydro-glycolic cacao extracts and lipidic Sacha Inchi oils. We use distribution partners for logistics, selling to Clean Beauty labs seeking high-performance, sustainable, and traceable active ingredients. ## Target Market Global Clean Beauty B2B formulators and specialty chemical distributors seeking traceable, GMP-compliant, and carbon-negative Amazonian active ingredients (Sacha Inchi lipidic oils and Cacao hydro-glycolic extracts) ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Through technical B2B sampling validating our physicochemical specs, resulting in formal Letters of Intent (LOIs) from labs urgently replacing synthetic lipids and antioxidants with our standardized Amazonian actives. ## Competitors Synthetic ingredient manufacturers and traditional Amazonian aggregators. Aggregators lack GMP/industrial standardization, while synthetics lack the traceable ESG narrative that modern Clean Beauty brands strictly demand. ## Founder Expertise CEO brings Industrial Engineering & agro-governance expertise. Supported by a Fractional Pharmaceutical Chemist ensuring GMP compliance and direct supply contracts with Sacha Inchi and Cacao cooperatives in San Martin ## External Support We secured S/ 67,000 from ProInnóvate Peru strictly for pilot machinery CAPEX and incubation. We also leveraged private seed capital for operations and obtained formal Letters of Intent (LOIs) from labs validating our technical sampling. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8683* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # AQUAHUERTO · Food & Agriculture # AQUAHUERTO **Country:** Peru · LIMA **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch PRODUCCIÓN DE HORTALIZAS ACUAPÓNICAS Y SISTEMAS ACUAPONICOS PARA EL USO EN CASA DE LAS FAMILIAS DE LIMA Y PERÚ ## Climate Problem La producción y consumo de alimentos ecológicos y sustentables, la escases de la tierra cultivable, la disponibilidad de agua y la reutilización de desechos. ## Solution En las urbes humanas en la actualidad no existen áreas de producción de cultivos autosustentables, la empresa AQUAHUERTO sustentará la producción de hortalizas de alto grado alimentario y la producción de sistemas acuapónicos para el uso en viviendas ## Revenue Model Con la venta de hortalizas de un alto valor nutricional, mejor que las cultivadas en tierra y las de hidroponía; así mismo con la vente de módulos acuapónicos de uso familiar, para personas que quieran producir sus alimentos en casa usando peces y plantas ## Target Market Personas que opten por productos vegetales ecológicos, libre de pesticidas o insecticidas y familais que quieran su independencia alimentaria produciendo parte de sus alimentos ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Por las tendencias del mercado a lo saludable, al uso de nuevas tecnologías ecológicas y sustentables y por que la población quiere una forma de vida mas sana y acorde a la naturaleza ## Competitors los productores de hortalizas hidropónicas ## Founder Expertise Soy Ingeniero Pesquero Acuicultor con una tesis laureada y calificada con excelencia en Acuaponía, he llevado cursos internacionales en acuaponía y soy especialista en acuicultura. ## External Support ninguno --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8299* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Agrilux · Food & Agriculture # Agrilux **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 5 **Website:** https://www.vitalfarmbright.store/ --- ## Elevator Pitch Agrilux es el "agrónomo de bolsillo" que utiliza IA para diagnosticar plagas al instante mediante una simple fotografía. Conectamos ese diagnóstico con un marketplace de insumos y una red de delivery motorizado que entrega la solución directamente en la p ## Climate Problem Abordamos la vulnerabilidad agrícola ante plagas intensificadas por el cambio climático. Es vital porque la falta de diagnóstico rápido causa la pérdida del 40% de cosechas en zonas rurales, amenazando la seguridad alimentaria y económica del productor ## Solution Ofrecemos un "agrónomo de bolsillo" con IA que identifica plagas por foto y entrega el remedio exacto vía delivery motorizado. En la práctica, reducimos el tiempo de respuesta de días a horas, salvando cosechas en Cutervo y el Valle del Tambo. ## Revenue Model Generamos ingresos mediante: 1. Comisiones por venta de insumos en nuestro marketplace; 2. Suscripciones SaaS para productores que requieren analítica avanzada; y 3. Tarifas de logística por el servicio de delivery motorizado a la parcela. ## Target Market 2.2 millones de pequeños y medianos productores en Perú sin asistencia técnica. Iniciamos con agricultores de papa, ajo y café en Cutervo y el Valle del Tambo, escalando a la región andina donde la logística rural es la principal barrera. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Lo sabemos por tracción real: ejecutamos pruebas piloto con 15 agricultores y 3 empresas en campo. Validamos que el agricultor está dispuesto a pagar por rapidez y precisión para salvar su cosecha, eliminando la incertidumbre del diagnóstico manual. ## Competitors Competimos con apps globales (Plantix, PictureThis) y la asistencia estatal (MIDAGRI), pero carecen de ejecución logística. En zona, no hay competidores digitales; solo agroveterinarias locales que venden sin diagnóstico técnico ni delivery. ## Founder Expertise Soy estudiante de Ingeniería Mecatrónica (UNI) con experiencia en Gestión de Proyectos. Nací en Cutervo y fui agricultor hasta los 16 años; entiendo el campo por herencia y vivencia, uniendo tecnología de élite con la realidad del productor rural. ## External Support Formamos parte del programa de Carlos Añaños, recibimos un reconocimiento en el Congreso Programático de Ideas de la UNI y actualmente participamos en Santander X Explorer. Estos respaldos validan nuestra solvencia técnica y potencial de negocio. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 7168* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Agro Pacífic Global Services SAC · Food & Agriculture # Agro Pacífic Global Services SAC **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** https://erikadelima.wixsite.com/my-site-1 --- ## Elevator Pitch Development Cabines for transformación of Healthy Food with the fruits and vegetables not exportable. This cabines recovers the Reefer container obsolet, and work only with green energy, with freeze-dried equipments and create more work for farmers. ## Climate Problem First, because dissapear the Food waste. Second, dissapear the cross-contamination from food spoilage. Third, create new works position for the rural women. Fourth, create a new line of Healthy Food affordable for everyone. Fifth, positions us better. ## Solution Implementing our Lio-Tech, we can recover the rural waste, recover the Reefer containers obsolets, increase the shelf life of foods, eliminate dependence on fosil energy, create more work for the little farmers, and our carbon footprint is zero. ## Revenue Model We can create a new line of Peruvian Products, Healthy Food, Cruelty Free and a Fair Price. Sancks, Flours, Sweets, Oils, Cookies and with our international logístic experience, we can export directly to the distribuidors, and with the Franchise. ## Target Market We have 3 targets markets, one is the end consumer for our products, the second is the little farmers that we going to advise, and the third is the carbon bonds market. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence The problem of the rural waste is around all the world and our solution can be a revolution because is compatible with all kind of fruits and vegetables, and, is compatible with all kind of climates. With the Franchise we offer our solution to Best Price ## Competitors Nowadays we don't have competence because nobody give this kind of Service at the little farmers, and in the markets the Healthy Food is too much expencive, and with the exclusive used of clean energy we can optomize the costs and offer an Fair Price. ## Founder Expertise We create our company in 2019 as international broker of fresh Food and commodities, in 2022 we start to export since our own lands of Hass avocado and dragón fruit, and Discovery all the problems the the little farmers have from personal experience. ## External Support At the moment we come working with our own capital, but If we want to generarte a real impacto we need a capital injection, and the the moment nobody in our country want to make a contribution on this. Include we was scammed for Panamá people with a loan. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9333* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # AgroLens · Food & Agriculture # AgroLens **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Private Beta **Team Size:** 5 **Website:** https://agrolens.pages.dev/ --- ## Elevator Pitch AgroLens uses drone imagery and AI to help farms detect crop stress and pest-risk signals earlier. We turn field images into actionable alerts so growers can reduce losses and avoid unnecessary pesticide use. ## Climate Problem Climate change is increasing pest pressure and crop stress, causing farmers to react late with more pesticide use and higher losses. This threatens yields, incomes, and food security in vulnerable farming regions. ## Solution AgroLens uses drone imagery and AI to detect early crop stress and pest-risk signals. In practice, we generate field insights and hotspot alerts so farmers can inspect targeted areas and act before losses spread. ## Revenue Model We will start with paid pilots for agroexporters, vineyards, and commercial farms, charged per hectare or scouting cycle. As we scale, AgroLens will offer recurring monitoring subscriptions. ## Target Market Our B2B TAM is LatAm’s export-oriented farms. Our SAM starts with Peru’s 2,742 agroexporters, prioritizing 641 medium/large firms in avocado, grape, blueberry, citrus and mango. We will enter through pilots and scale into recurring services. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples ## Demand Evidence Agroexporters already pay for manual scouting, satellite tools, or ERPs, but these often miss early pest signals. Feedback from growers and experts, plus the data from our pilot access, shows demand for faster, crop-specific insights. ## Competitors Alternatives include SpaceAG, Agricolus, AgroScout, EOSDA and Fermata, but LatAm’s export-farm market remains large and underpenetrated. AgroLens enters with affordable, crop-specific pest-risk insights for growers. ## Founder Expertise Our team combines business development, finance, sales, machine learning, software, and mechatronics/hardware. We bring experience in AI model development, drone-based field testing, farm validation, and go-to-market planning. ## External Support We won the START Hackathon in Lima, received formal mentoring from START and external advisors, secured pilot farm access, and obtained a Aspire Leaders grant to buy our first testing drone. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10216* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # BIO ACUANDES · Water # BIO ACUANDES **Country:** Peru · TARMA **Category:** Water **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation, Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch El agua agrícola y doméstica esta contaminada por pesticidas agrícolas lo que buscamos es crear pequeños sistemas de biofiltración acompañado de una app/web simple educativa para monitoreo mediante sensores simples que midan y generen alertas. ## Climate Problem El problema de la contaminación por el abuso de pesticidas y escasez de agua en zonas agrícolas de Junín donde hay lluvias irregulares esta situación esta produciendo cáncer y otras enfermedades en la población. ## Solution Se puede enseñar con herramientas pedagógicas a los estudiantes y otras personas a construir sensores simples a traves de programas accesibles que midan la calidad del agua, generen alertas. ## Revenue Model Venta de Kits basicos de biofiltros y accesorios, sensores, manuales, app de monitoreos. ## Target Market Los agricultores, población aledaña, instituciones educativas y municipalidades. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence la contaminación por pesticidas es un concepto conocido ademas de que existe el aumento de cáncer y otras enfermedades la necesidad de agricultura sostenible y falta de monitoreo. ## Competitors empresas que venden filtros genéricos, empresas que venden agua enbotellada. ## Founder Expertise Soy docente de computación con conocimientos en mecánica y electrónica conozco estrategias pedagógicas para trabajar con la comunidad y vivo en la zona. ## External Support ninguno --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10069* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # BIOMATERIALS HOPE · Clean Industry # BIOMATERIALS HOPE **Country:** Peru · Huánuco **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Public Beta **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch B HOPE is a sustainable fashion startup that transforms organic waste from the Amazon into high-quality bio-leather using ultrasound technology. It develops innovative biomaterials that reduce environmental impact and promote the circular economy. ## Climate Problem We are addressing deforestation, CO₂ emissions, and pollution from tanneries in the Peruvian Amazon. This is critical because it accelerates climate change and biodiversity loss, affecting ecosystems and communities. ## Solution HOPE develops sustainable bio-leather from aguaymanto waste using ultrasound technology. In practice, this reduces emissions, eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, and replaces conventional leather, transforming waste into high-value materials. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through a B2B and B2C model: selling bio-leather and finished products to brands, hotels, and consumers, as well as sheets of material to artisans and manufacturers, and, in the future, licensing our technology. ## Target Market Our target market includes sustainable brands, the fashion industry, hotels, and restaurants (B2B), as well as eco-conscious consumers (B2C). We also serve artisans and textile institutes that seek bio-leather as an alternative to traditional leather ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence We have validated the demand with over 400 interested parties and 22 companies on the waiting list, as well as clients in Peru and international markets. We are currently working with two fashion brands, demonstrating commercial traction and genuine interest in our solution. ## Competitors Our competitors include Caxacori, Fiquetex, and Qaya. There are similar initiatives in Peru, but HOPE stands out by using chemical-free agro-industrial waste, ultrasound technology, and a textile-free bio-leather that is more sustainable and innovative. ## Founder Expertise I bring experience in agroindustrial engineering and biotechnology, having led the development and validation of bio-leather. I have experience in applied research, prototyping, and the optimization of sustainable biomaterials ## External Support We have received support from Incuba UNAS, Emprende Mujer UNMSM, and Conservation X Labs. In addition, we are recipients of the ProInnóvate 11G grant, which provides funding and guidance to help us scale our sustainable innovation. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8348* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # BRIXSAN LIMPIEZA Y SEGURIDAD · Water # BRIXSAN LIMPIEZA Y SEGURIDAD **Country:** Peru · CAJAMARCA **Category:** Water **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation, Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 6 **Website:** https://brixsan.com/ --- ## Elevator Pitch We manufacture products and implement processes for the treatment of domestic wastewater, thereby reducing environmental pollution. ## Climate Problem I’m signing up for ClimateLaunchpad because I’m looking for the tools to turn our technical solution into a scalable and sustainable business model. My goal is to validate the potential of my idea in front of global experts. ## Solution We offer products called BIOLAC C3, BIOLAC PTAR, and BRIXCRETA, which are biological catalysts that help break down organic matter. We have already validated this solution in practice with more than 10,000 families in rural areas of Cajamarca. ## Revenue Model Revenue is generated through the sale of products and services, as there is a large market interested in wastewater treatment, but a lack of technical support and access to appropriate products limits this potential. ## Target Market Households in rural areas, small towns, and small wastewater treatment plants. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Because we have been growing steadily, and this has allowed us to add four new members to our team ## Competitors There are products available, but they are imported, and the instructions for use are unclear. Furthermore, since they are imported, they are not always suited to our climate. ## Founder Expertise At first, it was just West and me, but we later added four more people to the team. We have over seven years of experience working on sanitation issues, and the people who have joined us since then have remained with us. ## External Support PROINNOVATE ONG YOUNG WATER SOLUTIONS, ASOCIACIÓN SUIZA DEL AGUA (SWP) YOUTH, TOILET BOARD COALITION, BID FEMSA y SIRWASH --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9203* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Bio abono y escarabajos sostenibles · Air & Environment # Bio abono y escarabajos sostenibles **Country:** Peru · Puerto Maldonado **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 1 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch We raise beetles using sawdust, preventing it from being burned and turning waste into sustainable production. We produce for export, generating income and reducing poaching. A scalable model that promotes the circular economy and Amazonian conservation. ## Climate Problem Burning wood chips generates CO₂ emissions and air pollution. In addition, poaching reduces beetle populations. The project transforms waste into sustainable production, reducing emissions and protecting Amazonian biodiversity. ## Solution We transform sawdust into substrate for raising beetles in controlled systems, preventing it from being burned and reducing emissions. We produce for legal markets and export, thereby reducing poaching. In this way, we turn waste into a sustainable source of income. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue by selling live and preserved beetles for export and to collectors. In addition, we sell the organic fertilizer produced by the larvae to farmers, creating multiple sustainable and scalable sources of income. ## Target Market Our target market includes collectors and international markets specializing in insects, as well as companies and distributors interested in natural and educational products. We also serve local farmers who are looking for sustainable organic fertilizer. ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence We assess demand through consultations and contacts with customers interested in beetles. In addition, there is an active international market of collectors and exporters, which confirms the demand for these products. ## Competitors Organic fertilizer is available in other parts of Peru. There are no legal beetle farms in Peru. ## Founder Expertise I have experience in raising beetles and managing larvae, as well as knowledge of using sawdust as a substrate. I have developed a practical system for sustainable production and understand the insect market, which enables me to implement it. ## External Support None --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 7167* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Bio huertos agro ecológicos con intervención de suelos nutriéndolos con composición de residuos de nuestra propia alimentación, una línea circular sin desperdicio y al alcance. · Food & Agric # Bio huertos agro ecológicos con intervención de suelos nutriéndolos con composición de residuos de nuestra propia alimentación, una línea circular sin desperdicio y al alcance. **Country:** Peru · Chiclayo **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Have your own organic garden and enjoy access to a variety of foods and medicinal plants for your self-care, without incurring unnecessary expenses. Ensure a clean diet and live in harmony and balance with the ecosystem. ## Climate Problem Climate change is evident in my town through a lack of rainfall and water shortages for irrigation; there are no regulations in place to help small-scale and local businesses develop systems for collecting (recycling) water for irrigation. ## Solution A good practice in a family project would be to collect water used in the kitchen—such as for washing food—so that it can be stored and later used for safe irrigation. This is a responsible use of water. ## Revenue Model Have a well-structured and dynamic program that includes mentoring and follow-up for each family. An starter kit could be sold that includes seeds and everything needed for successful planting, with designated spaces for each component: compost, water tanks, and a greenhouse. ## Target Market The community, starting locally and then expanding to more underserved areas using an accessible format. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence I've seen a huge surge in interest in this alternative around the world, and I've been doing it for quite some time now. ## Competitors Some residents are taking it one step at a time, while in other cities I've noticed they're already promoting and encouraging initiatives like green roofs, planters, and hydroponics ## Founder Expertise My expertise in preparing all-natural growing media and foliar fertilizers, as well as my experience working with herbs as a herbalist—that’s who I am ## External Support Take a course on agroecological farming and germination techniques that are suitable for smaller spaces --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8450* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # BioPectinGrow · Food & Agriculture # BioPectinGrow **Country:** Peru · Cusco - Unión Ashaninka **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** https://www.tiktok.com/@jeanpierevraem?_r=1&_t=ZS-95l6egob9LW --- ## Elevator Pitch BioPectiGrow develops agricultural bio-inputs from cocoa pectin and beneficial microorganisms. We enhance crop productivity sustainably, reducing agrochemical use and valorizing agro-industrial residues. ## Climate Problem Agriculture relies on agrochemicals that pollute soil and water and increase emissions. At the same time, agro-industrial residues like cocoa husk are underutilized, contributing to waste and environmental impact. ## Solution We develop bio-inputs from cocoa pectin and beneficial microorganisms to enhance crop growth and reduce agrochemicals. Our approach valorizes agricultural waste and promotes sustainable, low-impact farming. ## Revenue Model We sell bio-inputs to farmers and cooperatives, supported by local distribution partnerships. We scale through licensing and decentralized production using locally available agricultural residues. ## Target Market Our target market includes small and medium-scale farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and sustainable agriculture projects seeking eco-friendly alternatives to agrochemicals, especially in regions with strong cacao production. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women, LGBTQI+ People ## Demand Evidence Demand is driven by the growing need to reduce agrochemical use and adopt sustainable practices. Initial interactions with farmers and trends in organic agriculture confirm strong interest in bio-based inputs. ## Competitors Competitors include chemical agro-input companies and emerging biofertilizer producers. However, few focus on cocoa-based pectin and integrated microbial solutions, giving us a unique value proposition. ## Founder Expertise Our team combines biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, and community-based experience. We integrate scientific research, field validation, and local knowledge to develop scalable bio-input solutions with real environmental impact. ## External Support We have academic and technical support, with access to laboratories for experimental validation. We also collaborate with farming communities for early-stage testing and development of sustainable bio-input solutions. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8294* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Biolab- Entusiastas de la Bioconstrucción · Air & Environment # Biolab- Entusiastas de la Bioconstrucción **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation, Nature-Based **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 80 **Website:** https://www.instagram.com/laboratoriodebioconstruccion --- ## Elevator Pitch Carry out public space projects using eco-construction methods with natural, recycled materials such as soil, grass, and leaf litter, and create functional objects for the benefit of the community. ## Climate Problem Creating and recycling materials for use in green building to reduce the carbon footprint generated by the construction sector and the damage it causes to the environment ## Solution The use of sustainable building techniques drawn from traditional knowledge, such as adobe, quincha, and rammed earth, as well as sustainable foundations made from local fibers and soil. The lowest possible cost ## Revenue Model Through projects in green building and bioclimatic architecture. With support from UPN, my workplace. ## Target Market Individuals and organizations interested in environmental protection and urban forest restoration ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women, LGBTQI+ People ## Demand Evidence Because sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity in project design. And this is our second project that has been well received by the community. ## Competitors Architects specializing in sustainability and bioclimatic architecture. There are very few of them in Lima—no more than 20 professionals. ## Founder Expertise My team consists of my students from the UPN’s Environmental Construction 2 workshop. Each semester, a group of 26 students works with me on social responsibility projects. This semester, I am in charge of three classes, totaling 80 architecture students. ## External Support Donation of 40 bamboo poles to carry out social responsibility projects and support the beneficiary community. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9392* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Biosumaq · Air & Environment # Biosumaq **Country:** Peru · Chiclayo **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch A company that will provide services related to the circular economy. ## Climate Problem Organic and inorganic solid waste ## Solution Regarding organic waste, provide businesses and households with a collection service for commercial and organic waste; use the organic waste to undergo a pyrolysis process and produce charcoal briquettes. ## Revenue Model With the pickup service for homes and businesses, charge a monthly subscription fee. Once the charcoal briquettes have been manufactured, sell them to businesses such as restaurants, households, etc. ## Target Market Socioeconomic levels A, B, and C (B2C), businesses (B2B) ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence In the north, traditional fuels such as coal and firewood are widely used, and these resources are often obtained through destructive methods. This can be used as an alternative to those resources. ## Competitors Street vendors, farmers' markets ## Founder Expertise My teammate is an industrial engineering student. ## External Support None --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8599* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Build your House · Clean Industry # Build your House **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Nature-Based **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Build a cheap house with the organic grass, gynerium sagitattum, that grows on the coast, to protect poor people against earthquakes. ## Climate Problem The coast valley in the coast, they grew the ginerium sagitattum grass, they use only for agricultural structures for wine grapes. If we can use for housing they can grow in more area in the valleys and absorb more CO2. ## Solution The grass, it's like a bamboo and strong, with a diameter between 3 and 4 cm and 6 meter approx of large, can be dry and then cut into pieces, then glue together with a resin to make beams and columns, it's an existing technique called scrimber board. ## Revenue Model Actually there is a huge housing deficit for poor pleople in Peru, and also for a regular market in prefabricated housing, they are companies of housing but all the material and cost are high so just a few can afford it. ## Target Market 2 million houses in deficit in 2025 ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Because the self construction technique , with poor materials is a reality in Peru, mostly surrounding the cities, but also in rural areas, the government already studied that and calculated a deficit of nearly 2 million houses for poor people in Peru. ## Competitors The prefabricated housing companies, the poor cement and steel small business in the coast, the first ones are expensive, because they use imported materials, and the second are informal and totally insecure against earthquakes ## Founder Expertise Right now we have experience in working in wood, and also in drying the grass in a solar kil dryer that we build, we are right now in the first step, to cutting the material and made a beam. ## External Support I already use my own money and also the support of a local --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8092* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # CIBS Pucallpa · Clean Industry # CIBS Pucallpa **Country:** Peru · Peru **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 5 **Website:** https://www.encsust4in4ble.earth/ --- ## Elevator Pitch CIB Pucallpa is a bio-industrial hub transforming Amazonian waste into high-value assets. Using our TRL-funnel and Law 30309, we de-risk private investment by 70%, making the standing forest financially superior to deforestation via tech-circularity ## Climate Problem Amazonian deforestation is a "profitability failure." We tackle the 90% agri-waste loss by converting biomass into high-value assets. This matters because it makes standing forests 35% more profitable than clearing land, fixing carbon via Biochar ## Solution We offer a Bio-Innovation Hub using SFE and Pyrolysis to turn agri-waste into bio-actives and Biochar. Practically, we deploy modular nodes that increase producer income by 35%, creating a TRL-validated, zero-deforestation circular circuit ## Revenue Model Revenue comes from: 1) B2B sales of bio-actives/Biochar. 2) Success fees via Law 30309 R&D tax optimization. 3) Tech-licensing of modular units. This diversified model ensures cash flow while de-risking high-tech Amazonian assets for global partners. ## Target Market Global Beauty and Pharma corporations seeking high-purity, zero-deforestation bio-actives. We also target large-scale agri-industries in Peru needing to optimize R&D taxes via Law 30309 by converting their environmental liabilities into new assets. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Validated through LOIs from Global Beauty off-takers and pilot tests with local exporters. We’ve identified a supply gap for traceable, high-purity bio-actives. Industrial partners confirm high interest in Law 30309 to de-risk their R&D investment. ## Competitors Competitors include traditional commodity exporters and synthetic bio-active labs. Locally, informal biomass collectors exist. We differ by integrating Law 30309 tax-benefits with TRL-7 tech, offering a de-risked, traceable, and circular ecosystem ## Founder Expertise Led by Ing. Eduardo Noriega, we combine 20+ years in Amazonian bio-industry with experts in Financial Engineering (Law 30309). Our team bridges the gap between field-level biomass sourcing, TRL-certified lab R&D, and global corporate ESG compliance. ## External Support Validated by ENC Sustainable through technical R&D cooperation. We’ve secured $50k in founder/private equity and local gov technical support. Our model is legally backed by Peru’s Law 30309, ensuring 70% risk reduction for upcoming industrial scale-up --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8430* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Café Circular · Food & Agriculture # Café Circular **Country:** Peru · Cusco **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Public Beta **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** https://cafe-circular.lovable.app/ --- ## Elevator Pitch Café Circular is a regenerative economy startup that transforms specialty coffee grounds from Cusco into Koricha, functional gummies that provide clean, prebiotic energy. Through this circular model, we offer young people and athletes a natural energy. ## Climate Problem We reduce methane emissions caused by the decomposition of coffee grounds in landfills. This is vital because methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and the industry currently wastes thousands of tons of valuable biomass. ## Solution We produce Koricha, natural energy gummies. We operate a circular logistics system: we collect fresh coffee grounds from partner coffee shops in Cusco and process them through micronization into prebiotic fiber for our snacks. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue by selling Koricha gummies in Doypack packaging. We sell through physical locations at partner coffee shops (B2B2C) and digital channels for repeat purchases (B2C). We maximize our profit margin by sourcing the biomass at no cost. ## Target Market Urban youth and working professionals (ages 16–35) in the wellness segment. They seek clean, portable energy for on-the-go use, free of chemicals. Initially focused on Cusco, we target conscious consumers who demand true sustainability. ## Social Impact Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence We interviewed more than 100 potential customers. 78% experience adverse effects (tachycardia, fatigue) from current energy drinks. 85% confirmed their intention to purchase our gummies, seeking a natural, portable, and clean-label energy source. ## Competitors We compete with liquid energy drinks (Volt, Red Bull) and local health bars from Cusco. What sets us apart is that no other brand in the region offers a gummy format, clean label, and circular upcycling of coffee grounds all in the same product. ## Founder Expertise As an industrial engineer, I bring expertise in designing scalable processes and optimizing reverse logistics. My proficiency in data analysis and the principles of the circular economy ensures that the project is executed in a technical, efficient, and m ## External Support We have validated the prototype (TRL 4) with the operational support of specialty coffee shops in Cusco, which provide us with biomass at no cost. We are currently participating in selection processes for incubators and global environmental grants. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 7960* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # CertMatch · Efficiency # CertMatch **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Efficiency **Impact Areas:** Mitigation **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 1 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch A platform that optimizes business and project decisions by aligning goals with sustainable certifications, maximizing resource efficiency and ESG incentives. It transforms reactive decisions into strategic ones: turning obligations into competitive advantages. ## Climate Problem More than 60% of companies fail to obtain sustainability certifications for their projects in a timely manner, thereby losing efficiency and opportunities to reduce CO2 emissions. This hinders the construction sector’s potential to mitigate climate change on a global scale. ## Solution A data-driven platform that recommends sustainable certifications based on project objectives and context, optimizing decisions and incentives. It improves efficiency, reduces emissions, and connects stakeholders to accelerate sustainable solutions and create value. ## Revenue Model A subscription-based SaaS model for businesses and consulting firms, supplemented by project-based payments and premium services. In the future, it will include success fees based on incentives earned and partnerships with banks and developers. ## Target Market Real estate developers, architecture firms, and consulting firms looking to optimize sustainability decisions. In the future, scalable to banks, investment funds, suppliers, and companies with ESG goals. ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence More than 60% of projects fail to obtain certifications on time, resulting in lost efficiency and value. This gap, confirmed by my own experience and that of colleagues at various consulting firms, highlights a clear need for solutions that optimize decision-making. ## Competitors The main options are certification consulting firms and ESG tools that operate manually or in a fragmented manner. There are several consulting firms in my area, but there is no digital solution that comprehensively optimizes these decisions. ## Founder Expertise Architect and sustainability director, consulting firm manager, with 7 years of experience. Certified as a LEED Green Associate, EDGE Expert, and Auditor. I have advised on national and international projects, identifying gaps that support this solution. ## External Support I have received market validation based on my experience with sustainable certifications, feedback from colleagues at various consulting firms, and comments from clients and suppliers interested in a platform that optimizes these decisions. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10067* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Chacras integrales · Food & Agriculture # Chacras integrales **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Establishment of integrated farms that promote the exchange of native seeds in indigenous communities ## Climate Problem Loss of agricultural biodiversity, soil and water degradation, food insecurity, and dependence on commercial seeds. ## Solution Crop diversification, the recovery and cultivation of native seeds, agroforestry and integrated management, a resilient community network, and reduced dependence on external sources. ## Revenue Model Experiential tourism and agroecology, Sale of agricultural surplus, processed products, seed exchanges and fairs, partnerships with eco-friendly restaurants and hotels, and cooperation funds and projects. ## Target Market Conscious urban consumers, the education and tourism markets ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples ## Demand Evidence There are more environmentally conscious consumers and businesses ## Competitors Organizations with similar activities ## Founder Expertise Technical expertise in project management and the preservation of ancestral knowledge ## External Support Financial support for a pilot --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9207* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Circular Amazon · Clean Industry # Circular Amazon **Country:** Peru · San Miguel, Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 5 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Circular Amazon is a circular economy startup that transforms paiche fish skin waste into sustainable leather for innovative fashion accessories, integrating traditional Kené designs of Indigenous communities in Peru’s Protected Natural Areas. ## Climate Problem We address waste pollution by transforming fish waste into sustainable materials and promoting circular economy practices. We also promote and preserve Amazonian culture by integrating traditional Shipibo-Conibo Kené designs into each fashion accessory. ## Solution Circular Amazon transforms Paiche fish waste into sustainable leather fashion. Besides that, we also want to commercialize Amazonian Sustainable Art & Decor to market sustainably sourced, handcrafted Amazonian products. ## Revenue Model Circular Amazon will generate revenue through the sale of sustainable fashion accessories made from paiche fish leather, including bags, wallets, and handmade products featuring traditional Kené designs and Amazonian Sustainable Art & Décor. ## Target Market Circular Amazon’s target market includes consumers seeking sustainable fashion, ethical lifestyle products, and eco-friendly home décor in national and international markets. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Sustainable fashion hit $8.1B in 2024 and grows 22.9% yearly to $33.1B by 2033. Shipibo-Conibo artist Sara Flores redesigned Dior's Lady Dior bags using Kené patterns on vegan leather—hailed worldwide. ## Competitors Nova Kaeru in Brazil and Qaya in Peru. However, Circular Amazon differentiates itself by integrating traditional Shipibo-Conibo Kené designs into each product and offering Amazonian sustainable art and décor products. ## Founder Expertise I bring international experience in sustainability, leadership, and social impact initiatives gained through programs in Peru, Taiwan, Germany, and South Korea. My background has given me a global perspective. ## External Support We collaborate with PescArte, a sustainable small business based in the Ucayali region that produces fish waste and works with Shipibo-Conibo communities. This collaboration supports access to sustainable raw materials and a community-based network. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9657* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Cocina Biótica · Food & Agriculture # Cocina Biótica **Country:** Peru · Lima - Perú **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Pre-orders **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Cocina Biótica produce alimentos probióticos con hortalizas y setas agroecológicas cultivadas con economía circular. Con etnobotánica y alimentación integrativa, mejoramos la salud digestiva y generamos ingresos para madres de jóvenes con discapacidad. ## Climate Problem La generación de CO2 por desperdicios alimenticios. La alta huella de carbono e hídrica de consumir alimentos procesados producidos en zonas lejanas. La falta de alimentos locales saludables y accesibles. ## Solution Cultivamos hortalizas y setas con técnicas agroecológicas y residuos reutilizados. Elaboramos alimentos probióticos fermentados y capacitamos a madres con hijos con discapacidad para producir en casa con enfoque circular. Producción local resilente. ## Revenue Model Vendemos alimentos probióticos, mezclas fermentadas para pan y talleres de alimentación integrativa. También generamos ingresos mediante pedidos personalizados y ferias saludables. ## Target Market Familias interesadas en alimentación saludable, familiares cuidadores de personas con autismo o inflamaciones crónicas, consumidores de productos naturales, tiendas saludables y comunidades que buscan alimentos funcionales sostenibles. ## Social Impact Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, Migrants, Women ## Demand Evidence Tenemos clientes recurrentes, pedidos personalizados y recomendaciones de familias que buscan mejorar su salud digestiva. Crece el interés por alimentos probióticos y funcionales en Perú, validado por estudios de tendencias. ## Competitors Competimos con marcas de alimentos saludables y fermentados artesanales en Lima. En nuestra zona hay dos marcas. Nuestra diferencia es integrar economía circular, producción agroecológica e inclusión social. ## Founder Expertise Tengo más de 10 años de experiencia en cocina probiótica, fermentación, nutrición integrativa y alimentación para personas con autismo e inflamaciones digestivas. Empecé este proyecto para mejorar la alimentación de mi hijo tea. ## External Support Hemos validado nuestros productos con clientes y familias locales. Participamos en redes de alimentación saludable y economía sostenible en Lima. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9882* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # DRAGOSENSE · Clean Industry # DRAGOSENSE **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** https://www.instagram.com/dragosenseproyect/ --- ## Elevator Pitch DRAGO-SENSE desarrolla un apósito bioactivo y biodegradable para la curación de heridas leves, basado en biomateriales y compuestos de origen amazónico como el Croton lechleri (sangre de grado). ## Climate Problem DRAGO-SENSE reduce residuos biomédicos plásticos generados por apósitos sintéticos desechables, promoviendo alternativas biodegradables y sostenibles para el sector salud. ## Solution Desarrollamos un apósito bioactivo biodegradable a base de biomateriales y Croton lechleri, diseñado para curar heridas leves y disminuir residuos médicos contaminantes. ## Revenue Model Mediante la venta B2B de apósitos biodegradables a farmacias, clínicas y centros de salud, además de futuras alianzas estratégicas con distribuidores médicos. ## Target Market Farmacias, centros de salud, clínicas y consumidores que buscan soluciones sostenibles para el cuidado de heridas leves. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities ## Demand Evidence Realizamos validaciones iniciales con usuarios y profesionales de salud que mostraron interés por alternativas biodegradables y funcionales para curación. ## Competitors Competimos con marcas tradicionales de apósitos sintéticos y productos importados; actualmente existen pocas alternativas biodegradables en Perú. ## Founder Expertise Contamos con formación en salud, investigación aplicada y bioemprendimiento, además de experiencia en validación de soluciones con enfoque sostenible. ## External Support Participamos en el bootcamp “Salvando la Amazonía” de Biohubventure, con mentoría en innovación, validación y modelo de negocio. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9109* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Desafío Ambiente · Air & Environment # Desafío Ambiente **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** https://desafioambiente.com/ --- ## Elevator Pitch Desafío Ambiente is a circular economy company that transforms plastic waste into plastic wood, manufacturing durable, low-maintenance furniture for businesses and public spaces in Chile for the past 10 years and in Peru for the past two years. ## Climate Problem We tackle plastic waste pollution and its associated emissions by transforming plastic waste into durable plastic lumber. This is crucial because it reduces waste, prevents emissions, and replaces high-impact materials such as wood and concrete. ## Solution We transform plastic waste into plastic wood to manufacture durable furniture and equipment. In practice, we collect, process, and produce low-maintenance solutions that replace traditional materials and repurpose waste. ## Revenue Model Through the sale of timber, consulting services, recyclability studies, and investors ## Target Market Businesses, real estate, construction, mining, and the public sector in Peru ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence We have been researching the market for two years from our headquarters in Peru. ## Competitors We understand that there are two other brands of composite wood. ## Founder Expertise Experience in the circular economy and B2B/B2G business development; management of sustainable projects, partnerships with companies and the public sector, and validation of wood-plastic composite solutions in Chile and Peru. ## External Support We came to Peru through a consortium that has since dissolved. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8572* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Duna Verde Piura · Food & Agriculture # Duna Verde Piura **Country:** Peru · Piura **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch AgTech startup producing nutritious hydroponic food in the desert, using a Piura-optimized formula, saving 95% water. We improve animal nutrition, protect the environment, and empower farmers with year-round climate resilience beyond extreme droughts. ## Climate Problem Extreme droughts in arid regions like Piura cause 40% livestock mortality and food insecurity. Conventional agriculture wastes too much water, making traditional forage production unsustainable under current climate change patterns. ## Solution We provide AgTech hydroponic modules using a Piura-optimized nutrient formula. We produce high-quality green forage year-round using 95% less water, allowing farmers to maintain production regardless of rainfall or soil quality. ## Revenue Model Direct sales of modular hydroponic systems, monthly subscriptions for our specialized nutrient formula (SaaS model for nutrients), and technical consulting for large-scale livestock operations. ## Target Market Small and medium-scale livestock farmers in arid and semi-arid regions of Peru (starting in Piura), and dairy industrial complexes facing water scarcity and high forage transportation costs. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Traditional forage is nutritionally incomplete, forcing farmers to buy expensive supplements. Our pilots and market research show high demand because our solution provides superior nutrition all the year, eliminating the need for extra dietary additives. ## Competitors Traditional forage wholesalers and a few generic hydroponic suppliers. However, no one in the region offers a specific formula optimized for Piura's extreme heat and high salinity water. ## Founder Expertise We combine business strategy (Moisés), AgTech engineering (Teddy), and International Business expertise (Daniela). Daniela is currently finalizing her thesis on this project, providing rigorous data-driven validation for our regional operations. ## External Support We have received technical validation from local farming communities in Piura and are currently finalizing our legal and administrative structure to scale our pilot operations. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9587* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # ECOOL · Clean Industry # ECOOL **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 1 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch "Somos el FUTURO somos la moda circular, facilitando la compra y venta de ropa usada para reducir el impacto textil. Impulsamos la economía sostenible haciendo que la moda de segunda mano sea la primera opción". ## Climate Problem Este modelo de negocio combate la crisis climática mediante la economía circular , extendiendo la vida útil de las prendas y reduciendo la necesidad de fabricar ropa nueva. ## Solution Usar la tecnologia de una tienda virtual para poder rapidamente transaccionar la venta de una prenda que quieres vender y por otro lado la transaccion de quere comprar. ## Revenue Model Atravez de publicidad y comisiones por venta efectuada. ## Target Market Personas con gran sentido de la moda y sustentabilidad. Personas que quieren comprar calidad a buen precio. ## Social Impact Women ## Demand Evidence Por las redes sociales. ## Competitors Conozco tiendas fisicas. ## Founder Expertise Ya cuento con un emprendimiento textil. ## External Support Asesoria por parte de profesores. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9595* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # ECOWAVE SRL · Air & Environment # ECOWAVE SRL **Country:** Peru · Arequipa **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Private Beta **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vo_XWf4N-SfQlT0B2YhBWCAriM5FUVvB?usp=sharing --- ## Elevator Pitch Ecowave is a sustainability consultancy that helps organizations drive measurable impact through carbon footprint measurement, ESG strategies, international sustainability standards, and sustainable project execution. ## Climate Problem Ecowave addresses ineffective sustainability implementation in organizations, which leads to high emissions and weak climate action. We help companies measure carbon footprints and implement ESG strategies to create measurable impact. ## Solution Ecowave helps organizations reduce environmental impact through carbon footprint measurement, ESG strategies, sustainability standards, sustainable project implementation, and sustainability education, turning climate commitments into measurable action. ## Revenue Model Ecowave generates revenue through sustainability consulting services, including carbon footprint measurement, ESG strategies, sustainability standards implementation, project execution, and educational programs for organizations. ## Target Market Ecowave starts with small and medium enterprises to gain experience and capital. Once established, it scales to large companies in energy, mining, agribusiness, and manufacturing, as well as governments and impact organizations that need to measure and re ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women, LGBTQI+ People ## Demand Evidence Demand is driven by ESG regulations (GRI, IFRS), export requirements, and investor pressure. Many companies in Latin America lack carbon tracking tools, creating a clear gap that Ecowave addresses across energy, mining, agribusiness, and manufacturing. ## Competitors Competitors include ESG and carbon accounting platforms like Sustainalytics, the Big Four, ISO firms, and local consultancies in Latin America. In Peru, competition is fragmented and mostly traditional, with limited digital tools. ## Founder Expertise Project designer with 7+ years in electrical projects and 3 years as sustainability consultant. PMI-certified (Green Project Management), with environmental and sustainability accreditations. Master’s in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy. ## External Support We are in the early stage and have not yet received formal external funding. However, we have gained academic support, mentorship from industry professionals, and validation through early conversations with organizations in Peru. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9668* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # ENCO · Clean Energy # ENCO **Country:** Peru · Callao **Category:** Clean Energy **Impact Areas:** Mitigation **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** https://www.instagram.com/enco_solar/ --- ## Elevator Pitch ENCO is a social energy startup that implements community-based solar systems in vulnerable urban spaces. We combine decentralized solar technology with local leadership to expand energy access, reduce costs, and enable education and community development ## Climate Problem ENCO addresses unequal access to clean energy in vulnerable urban communities, reducing dependence on fossil-based electricity while strengthening local resilience through decentralized solar energy systems. ## Solution ENCO deploys portable, self-installable solar modules in libraries, community kitchens, and grassroots spaces, combining decentralized clean energy with local training to reduce energy costs and expand community activities. ## Revenue Model Revenue will come from direct sales of portable solar modules, installation services, partnerships with NGOs and companies, and sponsored community energy projects. ## Target Market Community organizations, NGOs, schools, libraries, grassroots spaces, and vulnerable urban communities needing affordable and decentralized energy access. ## Social Impact Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Demand has been validated through pilot projects, partnerships with NGOs and community groups, and increasing interest in affordable solar solutions due to rising energy costs and energy insecurity. ## Competitors Competitors include traditional solar providers focused on residential or commercial markets. Few offer portable, community-centered solar solutions combined with local participation and social impact. ## Founder Expertise Experience coordinating energy access projects in the Amazon, renewable energy and community innovation initiatives, and winner of the UN IFAD Rural Innovation Award for renewable energy solutions. ## External Support Received support through the Kunan Prize 2025, NESsT mentorship, grant opportunities, community partnerships, and recognition as finalists in innovation and social impact competitions in Peru. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9461* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # EcoLact · Water # EcoLact **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Water **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Public Beta **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecolact-jabones/about/?viewAsMember=true --- ## Elevator Pitch We are a sustainable startup that develops handmade soaps made from reused whey. Our model transforms a potentially polluting byproduct into value-added personal care products, promoting a circular economy. ## Climate Problem We reduce water pollution caused by the disposal of whey by transforming it into sustainable soaps through the circular economy and the recovery of agro-industrial waste. ## Solution We transform waste whey into sustainable handmade soaps using natural ingredients such as turmeric and activated charcoal, thereby reducing agricultural waste and promoting a circular economy. ## Revenue Model We will generate revenue through direct-to-consumer (B2C) sales of sustainable handmade soaps, personalized gift sets, and future B2B partnerships with eco-friendly stores, trade shows, and wellness businesses. ## Target Market Our target market consists of consumers who are conscious of personal and environmental care, particularly young people and adults interested in natural, sustainable, and artisanal products, as well as eco-friendly and wellness stores. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence We gauge interest through pilot tests, positive feedback, purchase intent, and the growth of the market for natural and sustainable personal care and wellness products. ## Competitors Our competitors are artisanal soap and natural cosmetics brands that are present at trade shows, on social media, and in local organic stores. However, we stand out by reusing whey as part of our circular economy approach. ## Founder Expertise We bring expertise in sustainability, environmental innovation, and the development of artisanal products, as well as knowledge of the circular economy, soap formulation, and the validation of sustainable prototypes. ## External Support From --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10039* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # EcoMango Stabilized Paste · Food & Agriculture # EcoMango Stabilized Paste **Country:** Peru · Chiclayo **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch We transform mango waste into a stabilized paste to replace molasses in animal feed. We reduce greenhouse gas emissions from decomposition in the field and eliminate breeding grounds for fruit flies, creating a circular value chain. ## Climate Problem We address the methane and CO2 emissions caused by the decomposition of tons of mangoes left to rot in the fields. This is a critical issue because this waste attracts fruit flies, exacerbating agricultural losses and increasing the sector’s carbon footprint. ## Solution We process waste mangoes to create a stabilized paste that replaces molasses in animal feed. In practice, we collect discarded fruit before it spoils, breaking the pest cycle and preventing organic decay. ## Revenue Model Through the B2B sale of stabilized pulp to animal feed mills as an energy source. In addition, we anticipate revenue from waste management services provided to agricultural exporters and the potential to sell carbon reduction credits. ## Target Market Our primary market consists of livestock feed manufacturing plants in northern Peru. We also serve livestock associations seeking low-cost energy inputs and mango export companies. ## Social Impact Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence There is high demand due to the rising cost of sugarcane molasses. We have confirmed this interest through trials with local producers who are seeking sustainable alternatives, as well as the critical need for producers to sell the fruit that is otherwise lost in the field. ## Competitors We compete with traditional suppliers of sugarcane molasses and manufacturers of corn byproducts. There are no direct competitors in the region that stabilize mango waste for this purpose; we are pioneers in turning this liability into an asset. ## Founder Expertise I bring experience as an engineer and IT consultant in infrastructure management and process optimization. I have a proven track record in designing projects in accordance with international standards (ISO/HACCP) and developing technological solutions for the agricultural sector. ## External Support We have not received any external support. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9546* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # EcoPeque · Transportation # EcoPeque **Country:** Peru · Ica **Category:** Transportation **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch EcoPeque offers electric conversion kits for traditional riverboat engines. We eliminate noise pollution that causes hearing loss and reduce oil spills and CO2 emissions in our Amazonian rivers to zero. ## Climate Problem GHG emissions, oil spills from traditional riverboats, and the displacement of aquatic species. This is a critical issue because this reliance on fossil fuels accelerates climate change, pollutes the water, and the extreme noise it generates causes hearing loss in local communities. ## Solution We offer electric conversion kits (retrofits) for boats. In practice, we remove the combustion engine and install an electric system powered by batteries. This completely eliminates emissions, noise, and spills into the river. ## Revenue Model Hybrid model: 1) Direct sales and installation of electric conversion kits for boats, and 2) A subscription or rental system for swappable batteries (Battery-as-a-Service), ensuring recurring revenue. ## Target Market Our initial target market consists of ecotourism companies and river transport operators in the Amazon. As we scale up, we will target riverside communities, NGOs, and local governments focused on sustainable mobility and community health. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Roma - Sinti and Travelers, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women, LGBTQI+ People ## Demand Evidence Based on our experience living in the Amazon, we know that the river is a major thoroughfare. Ecotourism operators are already calling for quiet transportation so as not to disturb the wildlife, and local communities need to reduce the high daily costs of fossil fuels. ## Competitors We are competing against traditional internal combustion engines and foreign electric options (such as Torqeedo) that are prohibitively expensive. Locally in Iquitos, there are no competitors offering electric retrofits for river vessels; we will be pioneers in the area. ## Founder Expertise We are environmental engineers based in the Amazon. I bring years of experience leading quality control and compliance efforts in the local electricity distribution sector, ensuring technical and regulatory rigor; my partner brings expertise in impact management and field operations. ## External Support None --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10043* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Ecoaldea Eutopía – Planta Regenerativa de Bioinsumos · Food & Agriculture # Ecoaldea Eutopía – Planta Regenerativa de Bioinsumos **Country:** Peru · La Victoria **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch A community-based facility that produces fertilizers and microorganisms using local waste and regenerative processes. We implement protocols for biofertilizers and compost, creating a circular and educational system for urban agriculture. ## Climate Problem We address soil degradation, water pollution, and the loss of microbial diversity caused by agrochemicals, compounded by the massive disposal of organic waste. This leads to a loss of fertility, polluting emissions, and a heavy reliance on industrial inputs ## Solution We have implemented a regenerative system to produce bio-inputs and live microorganisms through replicable processes. We transform local waste into low-impact fertilizers using educational protocols for farmers. ## Revenue Model Sale of liquid biofertilizers and live microorganisms; distribution of humus and compost; regenerative agriculture kits; workshops and hands-on training; technical consulting; programs with municipalities and schools; and community production networks ## Target Market Urban gardens, organic farmers, and families involved in food production. Ecovillages and sustainable communities, nurseries, agroecological producers, educational institutions, and municipalities interested in waste management ## Social Impact Migrants, Women ## Demand Evidence There is growing interest in regenerative agriculture, reducing chemical use, and soil restoration. The community is already actively engaged in initiatives related to composting, microorganisms, and living fertility, demonstrating a genuine need and practical validation. ## Competitors There are independent producers of compost and natural fertilizers. However, our approach integrates live microorganisms, community education, organic waste, local production, and replicable protocols within an accessible regenerative ecosystem. ## Founder Expertise Experience in composting, vermicomposting, microorganism cultivation, bio-fertilizers, urban gardens, and regenerative protocols. Development of household and community systems focused on sustainability, food sovereignty, and the circular economy ## External Support We have an active community interested in composting, microbiology, urban gardening, and regenerative agriculture. There are already practical applications in home settings and experiments with vermicomposting, bio-fertilizers, and biological fertility systems. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9938* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Ecoladrillos · Efficiency # Ecoladrillos **Country:** Peru · Cajamarca **Category:** Efficiency **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/share/18UBJ2rvBB/ --- ## Elevator Pitch Producción de Ladrillos Ecológicos, Para una construcción limpia y sostenible. ## Climate Problem Mitigacion de gases tóxicos. Que se genera al momento de producir los ladrillos tradicionales. ## Solution Producción de ladrillos ecológicos, en la práctica construcciones más sostenibles. ## Revenue Model Implementación de Ecoladrillos en proyectos de vivienda para entidades públicas y privadas, y demás constructoras e inmobiliarias. ## Target Market Proyectos de viviendas sostenibles, para el sector público y privado. ## 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 un estudio de mercado. ## Competitors Draco's Sur América. ## Founder Expertise Conocimientos y experiencia generada atravez de los años. ## External Support Ninguno. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9047* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Ecosonus · Food & Agriculture # Ecosonus **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Nature-Based **Stage:** Private Beta **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** https://www.ecosonus.org/ --- ## Elevator Pitch We build low-cost bioacoustic monitoring and local AI models for tropical forests where global species-recognition tools underperform. With Indigenous partners, we generate auditable biodiversity indicators for conservation finance. ## Climate Problem Tropical forests store carbon and protect biodiversity, but conservation finance lacks reliable local biodiversity MRV. Global AI tools underperform for endemic species, limiting finance for Indigenous forest stewards. ## Solution We deploy acoustic sensors in remote forests, build local species libraries with Indigenous partners, and train adapted AI models. This generates auditable biodiversity indicators for conservation reporting and finance. ## Revenue Model We sell biodiversity monitoring packages including sensor deployment, baseline biodiversity reports, AI monitoring, and MRV support to conservation NGOs, carbon project developers, and nature-reporting teams. ## Target Market Conservation NGOs, carbon and biodiversity project developers, governments, and companies seeking biodiversity MRV, ecological monitoring, and nature-related reporting solutions. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence CSRD and frameworks like TNFD are pushing companies and investors to measure nature-related impacts and risks. Conservation and carbon projects need credible, low-cost biodiversity MRV to validate outcomes and attract finance. ## Competitors Competitors include Rainforest Connection and Wildlife Acoustics. We differentiate through locally adapted endemic-species models, Indigenous partnerships, and community-led biodiversity governance. ## Founder Expertise Jaqueline Garcia-Yi is an environmental economist and data scientist with 20 years of experience in biodiversity, AI, geospatial analysis, and climate policy at UNEP and UNODC. Hendrik Walcher specializes in bioacoustics, ecology, and field operations. ## External Support We received a letter of interest from the Kowen Antami Consortium, representing Asháninka and Yánesha communities in Peru’s Yanachaga-Chemillén National Park, supporting our pilot and Indigenous partnership model. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9777* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # EsBueno · Air & Environment # EsBueno **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Public Beta **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** https://recicla.esbueno.io/ --- ## Elevator Pitch Peru recycles less than 1% of its waste. EsBueno is a cleantech platform that uses artificial intelligence and WhatsApp to turn households into active recyclers, reward them, and provide brands with the ESG traceability required by the new LeyREP. ## Climate Problem Peru sends more than 21,000 tons of household waste to landfills every day, and less than 2% is recycled. The rest releases methane; EsBueno addresses this problem by turning households into the missing link in urban recycling. ## Solution EsBueno is a "Recycling-as-a-Service" platform that uses AI and WhatsApp to help households sort their waste easily, connects urban recyclers with clean materials, and provides brands with certified ESG traceability. We reward every sustainable action. ## Revenue Model Three-pronged "Recycling as a Service" model: brands pay an ESG traceability license fee (US$2,500/month + US$30/ton) to comply with the EPR law; households upgrade from freemium to Premium (US$3/month); and we round out the model by selling recovered materials and earning a 10% commission. ## Target Market Initial focus: 3.3 million households in Lima-Callao (USD 20 million/year) and 15 brands subject to the REP requirement in Peru. SAM: 11 million Peruvian households (USD 900 million/year). TAM: 15 major cities in Latin America (USD 4 billion/year). Beachhead: 60,000 households and 1,000 recyclers in Lima. ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence We validated demand in a pilot with 30 households: 95% onboarding rate, 58% retention rate by week 4, and confirmed willingness to pay S/18–20 per month. We’ve added over 300 people to the waiting list in three months and are in advanced discussions with brands facing Peru’s new EPR law. ## Competitors In Peru: Sinba (B2B logistics for businesses; does not work directly with households) and Recíclame (trade association). In Latin America: Ecolana (Mexico), Ecoins, MUTA (Colombia). We stand out with a 100% conversational workflow via WhatsApp + visual recognition AI. ## Founder Expertise My name is Carlos Farromeque, Founder & CEO. I hold an MBA from Centrum PUCP and a Master’s degree in Innovation and Sustainability from EADA. I have 10 years of experience in strategic marketing, growth, and community management. I have been leading EsBueno’s strategy, go-to-market approach, and impact vision since 2024. ## External Support EsBueno was selected for CATAL1.5°T LATAM, the region’s leading impact pre-accelerator, and received a €15,000 grant. We also received support from PUCP (CAP Innovación + Nexum). Total non-dilutive funding: USD 35,000. No private investment. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9573* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # FIVRA · Clean Industry # FIVRA **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Public Beta **Team Size:** 1 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch FIVRA uses AI to generate technical spec sheets from sketches, structuring design before production to reduce failed samples, fabric waste, and rework. It also suggests sustainable material alternatives and optimizes fabric usage per garment. ## Climate Problem The fashion industry generates massive textile waste, much of it from failed samples and miscommunication between designers and workshops. This rework cycle wastes fabric, energy, and materials before a single garment reaches the market. ## Solution FIVRA generates complete technical spec sheets from sketches using AI, structuring design before production. This reduces failed samples, minimizes fabric waste, and suggests sustainable material alternatives, all before the first cut. ## Revenue Model SaaS packs sold directly to emerging fashion brands, offering tiered access to AI-generated spec sheets with revisions, sustainable material suggestions, and fabric waste optimization. Future revenue includes commissions from partner workshops. ## Target Market Emerging fashion brands in Peru (0–2 years) lacking technical production knowledge. ~46,693 formal textile companies nationally, ~95% microenterprises. Initial focus: Lima, where ~66% of the sector is concentrated. ## Social Impact Women ## Demand Evidence Validated with Mora Club (1–3 failed samples per garment, ~5 days per iteration) and Alba Confecciones (confirmed FIVRA's spec sheet is sufficient to begin production). Both represent real willingness to adopt. ## Competitors Global: Techpacker, TAILR, Uphance — all require technical fashion knowledge. FIVRA's moat is abstracting that complexity for non-technical emerging designers. No direct local competitor identified in Peru. ## Founder Expertise Founder background in business engineering, UX/UI, graphic and web design. Built the MVP, brand identity, pitch strategy, and validation process as sole founder. Currently studying at Universidad del Pacífico. ## External Support Supported by Emprende UP (Universidad del Pacífico's entrepreneurship center, personalized advisory), Santander X Explorer (international training program), and currently a finalist at ITESO Alto Impacto 2026 competition. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9215* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Freeze drying of local fruits, leaves and herbs for nutricional use · Food & Agriculture # Freeze drying of local fruits, leaves and herbs for nutricional use **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Sketches **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Use the yield loss of fruits as avocado, lucuma, chirimoya for a freeze dried business. Use the leaves and the seeds ## Climate Problem When your crops are exploited to serve exports growing double digits, you have to comply with certain weight, size and other requirements. At least 15 % of the fruit is rejected and thrown to the rivers or the ravines. Compost is not enough ## Solution Offer the communities to start freeze drying their product to cover the windows were there is no production. Also create circular economy by using the freeze dried eaves and seeds for medicinal purpose ## Revenue Model If we rent the ## Target Market International market looking for tropical fruits all year ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Women ## Demand Evidence We have customers from Asia asking for freeze dried fruits but we do not have local capacity. This requires many machines because the logistics in Perú provinces are not so Developed. Especially on the Andes and Amazon rainforest ## Competitors We have local producers that freeze dry strawberries Pineapple and banana but not tropical fruits as avocados Lucuma or chirimoya ## Founder Expertise We work with a community in Apurimac and we have worked in circular economy with avocados, creating oil, compost and using the seeds as coal ## External Support If we teach the communities to freeze drying their fruits they can rent the equipment and sell or export the fruits leaves and seed in the windows where there is no production --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9472* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Fungiboro Peru · Clean Industry # Fungiboro Peru **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** https://www.fungiboroperu.com/ --- ## Elevator Pitch we are biotechnology studio that revalues the Peru living culture of mushroom. Through applied education, home growing experiences, and sustainable biotechnological products. We transform organic waste into regenerative solutions. ## Climate Problem We reduce agricultural waste and polluting materials by transforming crop residues into mushroom growing kits and mycelium biomaterials, helping people grow food and create sustainable products at home. ## Solution We create home mushroom cultivation and biomaterial kits that transform organic waste into food and regenerative products, allowing people to experience mushroom growing and biomaterial development through circular economy practices. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through mushroom cultivation and biomaterial kits, workshops, and educational experiences for students, makers, and people interested in urban cultivation and sustainable circular design. ## Target Market Our target market includes students, architects, designers, makers, and people interested in urban cultivation, sustainable materials, biotechnology, and circular economy experiences at home. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, Women ## Demand Evidence We validated demand through increasing sales, social media engagement, and interest from professionals worldwide. We were invited to Milan Design Week and are currently exhibiting biomaterial furniture at CASACOR Peru. ## Competitors Globally, several companies develop mycelium biomaterials, each with different approaches. In Peru, we currently have no direct competitors combining biotechnology, mushroom cultivation, biomaterials, and Peruvian cultural identity. ## Founder Expertise We combine the experience of two architects and one biomedical engineer. Our knowledge is applied to experience design, biomaterial experimentation, aesthetics, materiality, and sustainable cultivation processes. ## External Support So far, our project has been developed through private investment and our own work, combining research, experimentation, and community-based development in mushroom cultivation and biomaterials. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9684* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # GREEN CORE · Clean Industry # GREEN CORE **Country:** Peru · HUANUCO **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Private Beta **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch GREEN develops active, compostable packaging made from banana pseudostem waste, combining scientific research with antimicrobial technology. Our solution reduces food waste and replaces plastics. ## Climate Problem GREEN CORE tackles plastic pollution and emissions from food waste. This is crucial because both contribute to climate change; our solution reduces waste and CO₂ emissions and promotes the circular economy. ## Solution GREEN CORE produces active, compostable packaging made from banana pseudostems, which releases ClO₂ to reduce microorganisms and extend the shelf life of food. In this way, we replace plastics and reduce waste and emissions. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through B2B sales of custom bio-packaging to agricultural exporters and logistics operators, a premium line featuring antimicrobial technology, and the licensing of our technology in international markets ## Target Market Our target market includes agricultural exporters, agricultural cooperatives, and logistics operators that require sustainable packaging for export, as well as companies and brands looking to replace plastic with compostable solutions. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence We validated market demand through field testing of our MVP, with more than six agricultural exporters on the waiting list and pilot projects underway with companies in Tingo María, in addition to global trends calling for the replacement of plastics with sustainable solutions. ## Competitors Our competitors include Lifepack, Eco-Coco Perú, Fibrese, and Loliware. According to our analysis, there are no solutions using active technology in our region; GREEN CORE stands out for its integration of ClO₂ release and enhanced sustainable functionality. ## Founder Expertise I bring experience in applied research on biomaterials, technical product validation, and knowledge of regulations for scaling up and compliance in domestic and international markets. ## External Support We have received support from Incuba UNAS, Incuval Ventures UNHEVAL, and ProInnóvate, as well as backing from UNHEVAL, the Huánuco Regional Government (GORE Huánuco), and the SCALE accelerator, in the form of funding, mentoring, and technical validation. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8358* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # GridSense · Efficiency # GridSense **Country:** Peru · Pucallpa **Category:** Efficiency **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch IoT modules that transform traditional electric meters into smart meters simply by replacing the terminal block cover. This optimizes energy consumption, reduces energy losses, and makes energy efficiency accessible to everyone in the Amazon region. ## Climate Problem Energy inefficiency and power losses are its primary focus, as it optimizes energy consumption and makes technological efficiency accessible to all in the Amazon region through a solution that can be implemented immediately. ## Solution GridSense replaces terminal blocks with IoT modules, turning traditional meters into smart meters to optimize energy consumption and reduce losses. ## Revenue Model B2B model targeting electric utility companies. We will generate revenue through: 1) Direct sales of hardware (SmartTapa IoT module) and 2) Monthly subscriptions (SaaS) for use of the data analytics and monitoring platform. ## Target Market Electric utility companies and large customers looking to improve the efficiency of their electricity management. ## 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 This is because there are projects in Peru that aim to transition to smart metering, but by replacing all conventional meters, which increases the cost of these projects, causes disruptions, and generates waste from electrical and electronic equipment. ## Competitors They do not currently exist. ## Founder Expertise We are environmental engineers with experience in the electricity sector, specifically at electric utilities. ## External Support None --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9840* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Huerta cagr · Food & Agriculture # Huerta cagr **Country:** Peru · Villa Rica **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Agroecological coffee production: we protect the environment and practice the circular economy ## Climate Problem Environmental and water pollution caused by coffee pulp ## Solution Production of byproducts made from coffee waste, such as coffee pulp snacks, flours, candies, and mucilage honey. And in the process, coffee pulp leather ## Revenue Model By selling products and offering workshops to business owners and tourists on how to care for the ecosystem using the circular economy ## Target Market People between the ages of 25 and 60 who own a business and wish to improve agroecology ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Why is there a growing trend among consumers toward healthy, chemical-free products? ## Competitors No, there aren't any competitors in my area yet. ## Founder Expertise Contribute to the development of new, innovative products and ideas ## External Support I haven't received any support yet. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9303* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Huerto Urbano Perú – Hogares Urbanos Productivos · Air & Environment # Huerto Urbano Perú – Hogares Urbanos Productivos **Country:** Peru · Chiclayo **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation, Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/groups/proyelecmiahup --- ## Elevator Pitch We transform urban homes into self-sustaining systems that reduce waste and produce food. We implement simple practices such as vegetable gardens, composting, and eco-bricks. It is a replicable, low-cost model that has a positive impact on the community. ## Climate Problem Urban households generate large amounts of waste and rely on external systems for food. This leads to increased pollution, CO2 emissions, and vulnerability to climate and economic crises. ## Solution We implement household systems that turn waste into resources through urban gardens, composting, and eco-bricks. We use simple, low-cost, and scalable methods that reduce waste and promote self-sufficiency. ## Revenue Model We will generate revenue through the sale of kits (for vegetable gardens and composting), hands-on workshops, consulting services, and community programs. We will also generate revenue through partnerships with educational institutions and local governments. ## Target Market Urban households, families, and communities looking to reduce expenses, manage their waste, and grow their own food. Also, educational institutions and municipalities interested in sustainability and environmental education. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence There is growing interest in urban gardens and recycling. We already have an active community that is implementing the protocols, conducting practical trials in homes, and participating in activities, which demonstrates a real need and widespread adoption. ## Competitors There are separate initiatives for urban gardens and recycling. However, our proposal integrates waste, food, and education into a practical, accessible, and replicable system, supported by the community. ## Founder Expertise Practical experience in establishing urban gardens, waste management, and community education. Development of practical protocols and building an active community focused on sustainability and self-sufficiency. ## External Support A community actively involved in implementing protocols, conducting practical trials in households, and collaborating with individuals interested in sustainability and food sovereignty. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8423* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # HydroSmart Climate Solutions · Water # HydroSmart Climate Solutions **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Water **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 1 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch HydroSmart Climate Solutions is a SaaS platform that integrates hydrogeological modeling and climate data to help mining operations predict groundwater behavior, optimize water use, and reduce environmental risks. ## Climate Problem Our startup addresses water scarcity and groundwater contamination intensified by climate change, especially in mining regions. Changing precipitation patterns, droughts, and extreme events are reducing water availability. ## Solution Our solution is a SaaS platform that combines hydrogeological modeling and climate data to predict groundwater behavior and water-related risks. It enables mining companies to anticipate water scarcity, optimize water use, and prevent contamination. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through a subscription-based SaaS model with tiered pricing, complemented by premium technical support, customized modeling, and advanced analytics services. ## Target Market Our target market includes mining companies, environmental consulting firms, and government agencies managing water resources, particularly in regions facing water scarcity and climate-related risks, such as Latin America. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women, LGBTQI+ People ## Demand Evidence There is a strong market pull driven by increasing water scarcity, tighter environmental regulations, and rising ESG pressures in the mining industry. Based on direct industry experience, companies are actively seeking predictive, data-driven tools. ## Competitors Our main competitors are traditional hydrogeological consulting firms. In our region, most solutions are still based on project-based consulting rather than scalable digital platforms, which creates an opportunity for a more advanced, data-driven approach ## Founder Expertise Hydrogeologist with 5+ years in mining, specializing in groundwater modeling, focused on building a scalable climate-tech solution for data-driven water risk management. ## External Support The project has been independently developed based on my professional experience in hydrogeology and mining. I am now seeking strategic support—mentorship, partnerships, and validation—to accelerate its scaling and market entry. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 7599* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Inka Green SAC · Food & Agriculture # Inka Green SAC **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation, Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Public Beta **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** http://www.inkagreensac.com --- ## Elevator Pitch We have development a natural, mineral-based fertilizer made from Leonardite stone. When it is pulverized, awake its high levels of silicon, humic and fulvic acids, and macro and micro nutrients. Work as an organic soil revitalizer and it keeps the health ## Climate Problem We have obtained a natural, mineral-based fertilizer directly, which produces non environmental pollution and, on the contrary, improves soils Quality, thus strengthening plant roots and increase productivity. This has improved production cycles by 30% ## Solution We are offering a natural product that can dissapear the use of the chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the Agriculture. A product cheap in comparison with the others organic productos, and with a potencial use for any kind of soils and product. ## Revenue Model We have two segment to create revenues, one is with the directly sells at the little or medium farmer, and the other is selling our producto at the goverment. Nowadays the state give to the little farmers guano from the island but only reaches of the 10% ## Target Market All the little and medium farmers in all the world. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Because the problem with the chemical fertilizer is real, their Price is each time less affordable and any group that want to Certificate their land need to show what they are using, and with our product they can dissapear all the problems of their lands ## Competitors Tha organic fertilizer are very expensive, and more If need to apply more than once, and our product fulfills with the function of fertilizer, nutrients and more for the lands. Is like a 3 in 1 for a little Price. ## Founder Expertise We start in this business like Freight Forwarder, exporting all kind of perishables products, in 2022 we start with our own fields and since the beggining we knows that don't want to use any chemical in our lands and in that search we found the Leonardite ## External Support We have participated iN a competition with the state and won USD40,000 to demonstrate its effectiveness. And after testing with cow manure, chicken manure and seaweed, we were able to see that it's functionality is enhances with cow manure, and heals soil --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9340* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Jardín Botánico: Naturaleza que educa, florece y asombra. · Air & Environment # Jardín Botánico: Naturaleza que educa, florece y asombra. **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Public Beta **Team Size:** 14 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch The Botanical Garden at Parque de Las Leyendas is a space where activities are organized with a focus on the circular economy, conservation, sustainability, learning, and continuous improvement, aimed at both domestic and international visitors. ## Climate Problem Lack of public awareness, knowledge, and involvement regarding the importance of conserving exotic and native flora. ## Solution Conservation through a sustainability-focused approach that seeks to engage the public. The issue is addressed by creating meaningful experiences for visitors through educational activities. ## Revenue Model Through workshops, guided tours, and/or specialized events that provide the public with an experience focused on awareness and sustainability ## Target Market General public, young adults ## Social Impact Women ## Demand Evidence This is evident from the fact that we regularly welcome visitors for educational and research purposes, as well as from the interest shown by students in conducting theses or specialized studies. ## Competitors University botanical gardens. ## Founder Expertise I am currently overseeing the efforts and activities aimed at preserving and showcasing the Botanical Garden. ## External Support We have only received public recognition, but no external support as such. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9581* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # KAYNA · Food & Agriculture # KAYNA **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 1 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Mi startup desarrolla soluciones accesibles para proteger los cultivos frente a las heladas en zonas altoandinas. Mi objetivo es reducir las pérdidas agrícolas de forma rápida, económica y sin necesidad de recursos adicionales. ## Climate Problem Mi startup aborda las heladas en zonas altoandinas de Perú, agravadas por el cambio climático y responsables de grandes pérdidas agrícolas anualmente. Esto afecta el sustento de los agricultores y la seguridad alimentaria de muchas comunidades. ## Solution Ofrecemos un sistema de estacas con mantas térmicas desplegables que se instalan entre los cultivos para reducir la pérdida de calor y protegerlos de las heladas. Nuestra solución es práctica, accesible y puede ser instalada por una sola persona. ## Revenue Model Será mediante la venta de kits de estacas térmicas para agricultores, comunidades y organizaciones del sector agrícola. Más a futuro, buscamos ampliar la distribución a municipios, programas agrícolas y regiones vulnerables al cambio climático. ## Target Market Los agricultores de zonas altoandinas en Ayacucho, Puno, Cusco y Huancavelica. También nos dirigimos a municipios y organizaciones vinculadas a agricultura y cambio climático. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Existe demanda porque las heladas afectan más de 1.6 millones de hectáreas agrícolas en Perú y generan pérdidas de forma seguida en cultivos de zonas altoandinas. Tan solo en el 2025, el Estado destinó más de S/49 millones para indemnizar daños agrícolas. ## Competitors No existen startups especializadas en mi zona, no existen competidores con esta propuesta. Allá solo existen soluciones tradicionales muy caras y tan complicadas de instalar que pocos son los que lo tienen. ## Founder Expertise Aporto conocimiento y contacto directo de la realidad agrícola en comunidades altoandinas, ya que soy de una comunidad quechua en Ayacucho. Además, estudio Ingeniería Empresarial, lo que me permite desarrollar soluciones con enfoque e impacto social. ## External Support Por el momento aún no he recibido apoyo externo. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9345* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # KEKIN ENERGY · Clean Energy # KEKIN ENERGY **Country:** Peru · LIMA CERCADO **Category:** Clean Energy **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 0 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Kekin Energy is a startup focused on developing sustainable solutions by using organic waste to generate biogas and value-added products. Our project promotes the circular economy by reducing the impa ## Climate Problem Kekin Energy converts organic waste into biogas and clean electricity, reducing harmful emissions, minimizing waste, and promoting sustainable energy through a circular economy model. ## Solution Kekin Energy uses biogas digesters to convert organic waste and prickly pear into biogas and clean electricity, reducing pollution, repurposing waste, and generating sustainable energy for communities and industries. ## Revenue Model Kekin Energy will generate revenue by producing and selling clean gas and electricity to rural communities, installing sustainable biodigesters, and marketing organic fertilizers derived from the process. ## Target Market Kekin Energy's target market consists of rural communities, agricultural areas, and industries seeking access to clean energy, a reduction in organic waste, and sustainable solutions through biogas and electricity generation. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence There is a demand for this solution because many rural communities and industries face high energy costs and problems related to organic waste. Kekin Energy offers a sustainable, affordable alternative that has a positive environmental impact. ## Competitors Our main competitors are solar panels and natural gas; however, many rural areas in Peru still do not have full access to these solutions. Kekin Energy aims to bring sustainable energy to remote communities. ## Founder Expertise I bring expertise in agroindustrial engineering, sustainability, biogas digesters, process analysis, innovation, and the circular economy. I also have experience in environmental projects, continuous improvement, and digital tools for data analysis. ## External Support Kekin Energy has received a non-monetary award for innovation and sustainability from the Peruvian Association of Engineers, which has helped strengthen and improve the development of our clean energy and circular economy solutions. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10065* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Kallpa Greenz Leaders · Food & Agriculture # Kallpa Greenz Leaders **Country:** Peru · LIMA **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 24 **Website:** https://web-kallpa.vercel.app/ --- ## Elevator Pitch Kallpa Greenz is a Peruvian climate-focused agricultural franchise platform that transforms farmland into resilient businesses by deploying sustainable technology that reduces water use, pesticide use, and soil degradation while increasing farmers' profits. ## Climate Problem Traditional Latin American agriculture is facing droughts, degraded soils, and increasing losses due to climate change. Without access to adaptive technologies, millions of smallholder farmers are losing productivity, income, and food security. ## Solution We operate an agricultural hardware franchise that assesses each farm and implements the appropriate technology—efficient irrigation, smart fertilization, protected agriculture—supporting farmers from installation through to sustainable profitability. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through the design and installation of agricultural technology systems, ongoing software monitoring, business support, and royalties or dividends from the agricultural franchise model. ## Target Market Peruvian farmers whose land has become less productive due to climate change, water scarcity, or soil degradation. Also, local governments and agricultural cooperatives seeking to modernize their production using sustainable, accessible, and cost-effective technology. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence More than 4 construction projects completed with actual revenue, an expanding active portfolio, and a base of 1,200 farmers from 12 regions of Peru—potential clients with more than 4 hectares of land. We accept applications from farmers, cooperatives, and government agencies. ## Competitors In Peru: Hidroponika (hydroponic solutions, no franchise model). Latin America: Novagric, Inverfarm (hardware without comprehensive support). Global: Bustanica. None of them manage the farmer’s complete technological transition or operate under the same model. ## Founder Expertise I combine agro-industrial engineering, Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and management training with four years of experience implementing real-world agricultural projects in Peru. I have led teams of up to 120 people. My work has been recognized internationally by UNDP Youth4Climate, MIT iGEM, and ESD Okayama. ## External Support Recognized by UNDP Youth4Climate 2025 with $30,000 in funding; ranked in the global Top 10 of the ESD Okayama Awards (81 countries); in 2024, the U.S. Embassy served as our sponsor for educational projects. We have received international recognition for sustainable agriculture and are a member of IICA. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9691* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Kôm · Food & Agriculture # Kôm **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Restaurants and cafes generate tons of organic waste that ends up in the trash. We collect it, process it in our lab, and turn it into bioplastics for cups, plates, and packaging. ## Climate Problem Organic waste from the food industry—coffee grounds, peels, and bagasse—ends up in landfills, where it generates methane. In Latin America, there is no infrastructure in place to recycle it. It is a massive and overlooked problem. ## Solution We collect organic waste from coffee shops and businesses, process it in our lab, and turn it into bioplastics to make tableware and packaging. We close the loop where today there is only waste. ## Revenue Model We sell bioplastic pellets to manufacturers and finished products (cups, plates, packaging) to sustainable brands. In the future, we plan to license our formulas and charge businesses for collection services. ## Target Market Manufacturers of sustainable packaging, coffee shops and restaurants with zero-waste goals, and consumer brands looking to replace virgin plastic. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities ## Demand Evidence The global bioplastics market is growing by 15% annually. In Lima, specialty coffee shops are already seeking zero-waste solutions but have nowhere to turn. Peruvian regulations against single-use plastics are driving demand. ## Competitors Globally: Kaffeeform (Germany) and Huskee (Australia) manufacture coffee tableware. In Peru, there is no direct competition. We compete indirectly with suppliers of conventional plastic and imported bioplastic. ## Founder Expertise I have a degree in business administration with experience in strategy and operations. I have managed processes, costs, and logistics. I understand how to build a viable business—not just an idea. That’s exactly what this project needs to scale. ## External Support We haven't received any external funding yet; we're still in the early stages of brainstorming. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8274* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # K’OSÑIMANU, es una palabra en quechua que significa el humo del Manu por sus montañas nuvosas · Food & Agriculture # K’OSÑIMANU, es una palabra en quechua que significa el humo del Manu por sus montañas nuvosas **Country:** Peru · Cusco **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Sketches **Team Size:** 7 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Kosñimanu is an initiative focused on ecological restoration, cultural conservation, and community development located in San Fernando, within the buffer zone of the Manu Biosphere Reserve in Peru. ## Climate Problem Kosñimanu addresses the degradation of Amazonian ecosystems caused by deforestation, unsustainable extractive activities, and the progressive loss of vegetation cover in indigenous territories ## Solution Kosñimanu offers a solution based on ecological restoration, sustainable tourism, experiential education, and the revival of traditional Amazonian practices as tools for conserving the forest and strengthening local communities. ## Revenue Model Kosñimanu will generate revenue through sustainable and experiential tourism, including rustic lodging, nature-based activities, cultural tours, workshops, adventure sports, and Amazonian survival experiences. ## Target Market The project targets both the domestic and international markets, particularly people who value ecotourism, regenerative tourism, and experiences that have a positive environmental and social impact. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence because more and more people are seeking authentic, sustainable experiences that are a departure from conventional tourism, especially those related to nature, wellness, local culture, and environmental conservation. ## Competitors Kosñimanu stands out for integrating ecological restoration, environmental art, cultural revitalization, the circular economy, and experiential activities with Amazonian identity and community-led conservation, making it an innovative project in the region ## Founder Expertise I bring experience in environmental conservation, community work, and the development of cultural and educational initiatives related to nature and Amazonian identity, approached from a more artistic and territorial perspective. ## External Support None --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9457* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # LECOQ · Food & Agriculture # LECOQ **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** https://lecoqpe.framer.website/ --- ## Elevator Pitch LECOQ is a natural coca leaf energy drink that creates circular value: sourcing from Andean smallholder farmers, dignifying ancestral crops, and offering a clean alternative to conventional synthetic energy drinks. ## Climate Problem The energy drink industry relies on synthetic ingredients, intensive agriculture, and non-recyclable packaging, driving high carbon emissions. Meanwhile, Andean coca leaf — a resilient, low-input crop — remains undervalued and stigmatized ## Solution LECOQ transforms coca leaf into a natural, functional energy drink through a circular supply chain: sourcing directly from Andean smallholder farmers, using clean ingredients, and replacing synthetic stimulants with a sustainable, culturally rooted altern ## Revenue Model LECOQ generates revenue through direct sales of canned natural coca leaf energy drinks, distributed through retail chains, health-focused stores, and e-commerce channels in Peru, with plans to expand to international markets. ## Target Market Health-conscious consumers seeking natural energy alternatives free from synthetic stimulants like taurine. Also targets coca leaf advocates and superfood enthusiasts in Peru and abroad who value conscious, culturally rooted nutrition. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence The global natural energy drink market is growing rapidly. In Peru, demand for clean-label, functional beverages is rising. LECOQ has validated early interest through direct sales and retail partnerships with health-focused stores. ## Competitors No direct competitors exist in Peru for natural coca leaf energy drinks. Indirect competitors are conventional energy drinks (Red Bull, Monster, Volt) which rely on synthetic stimulants. LECOQ is a first-mover in this category. ## Founder Expertise Founder with a background in International Business and 4 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, covering product development, retail distribution, commercial strategy, and financial management. ## External Support LECOQ has been self-funded and developed independently, without external investment or institutional support to date. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9479* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # La reutilización de los desechos orgánicos generados en el mercado de frutas y verduras · Clean Industry # La reutilización de los desechos orgánicos generados en el mercado de frutas y verduras **Country:** Peru · Piura **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 5 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch - Reuse organic waste from markets in Piura - Create a range of affordable products such as biofuel, organic compost, and seeds for planting - This reduces the amount of waste in the city and generates income ## Climate Problem Pollution, the spread of disease, and the waste of resources in Piura: due to poor organization in the public sector, market waste is often not collected. This poses a danger due to decomposition and the emergence of pathogens. ## Solution Using this organic material in high-demand products improves efficiency and productivity in this market sector, while also creating jobs for vulnerable individuals, helping merchants manage waste, and keeping Piura clean. ## Revenue Model First, we will focus on selling seeds to generate short-term profits, given the time it takes for the other products to come to market. After that, we will move forward with the development of compost and biofuel. ## Target Market Reusing organic waste ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Currently, due to rising oil prices, the market needs a substitute product, which would be biofuel. This is a viable option given the abundance of raw materials available for production. Furthermore, there are markets for seeds and fertilizers in Piura ## Competitors There is no competition in the local biofuel market, but there are gas stations such as AVA, etc. In the fertilizer market, there is the company La Molina; likewise, the plant market is dominated by the informal sector. ## Founder Expertise I have experience in small business management and in producing fertilizers such as compost, and I am also familiar with agricultural practices. This will help me carry out this project. ## External Support None yet, but we hope to work with our team to form a partnership with the public sector to secure funding and coordinate our efforts, since we have a social mission that also benefits the city itself. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10021* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Laboratorio Azul · Clean Industry # Laboratorio Azul **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Sketches **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Laboratorio Azul develops marine bioactive ingredients from cultivated microalgae for sustainable dermocosmetics. We create lab-grown photoprotective compounds as safer alternatives for human health and marine ecosystems. ## Climate Problem Conventional UV filters can damage marine ecosystems and contribute to coral bleaching. We develop sustainable marine-derived alternatives that protect both people and ocean biodiversity. ## Solution We cultivate marine microalgae to produce natural photoprotective compounds for dermocosmetic applications, reducing dependence on harmful synthetic UV filters. ## Revenue Model B2B sales of marine bioactive ingredients to dermocosmetic laboratories and skincare companies such as natura, belcorp, nivea y bierdersorf ## Target Market Dermocosmetic laboratories, skincare brands, and clean beauty companies seeking sustainable and marine-safe UV protection ingredients. ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Growing regulations on harmful UV filters and increasing demand for clean beauty products are driving interest in sustainable photoprotective ingredients. ## Competitors Traditional UV filter manufacturers and biotech companies developing natural cosmetic ingredients, especially within the clean beauty sector. ## Founder Expertise Our multidisciplinary team combines marine biology, medical perspective, R&D, and business strategy focused on marine biotechnology and sustainable innovation. ## External Support Participation in Hult Prize Perú, university mentoring, startup competitions, and early-stage validation support from academic networks. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9422* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Laboratorio TODO MEJOR · Clean Industry # Laboratorio TODO MEJOR **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Todo Mejor Laboratory offers fast and reliable automated blood and urine tests. It serves business owners and the general public to screen for anemia, infections, and urinary disorders as a preventive measure. ## Climate Problem It addresses the inefficient use of paper, water, energy, and disposable supplies in clinical laboratories by promoting digital results, efficient processes, and responsible management of biohazardous waste. ## Solution I offer an automated laboratory with digital results, reagent management, efficient use of water and energy, and safe handling of clinical waste, thereby reducing waste and improving preventive healthcare. ## Revenue Model We will generate revenue from the sale of blood tests, urinalyses, urine cultures, preventive health packages, health campaigns, and partnerships with merchants, businesses, and institutions. ## Target Market Wholesale merchants, self-employed individuals, and the general public in Lima and Callao, aged 20 to 60, who need fast, reliable, affordable, and preventive blood and urine tests. ## Social Impact Women ## Demand Evidence This demand was confirmed through direct experience with merchants in Lima: they frequently requested blood tests, urinalyses, and urine cultures, prioritizing speed, reliability, and affordability. ## Competitors Competitors: Multilab, ROE, Suiza Lab, SYNLAB Peru, Auna Lab en Casa, and local clinical laboratories in Lima and Callao that offer complete blood counts and urinalysis. ## Founder Expertise I have a background in clinical pathology, with extensive knowledge of clinical laboratory work and preventive care, as well as direct experience in serving business owners, recruiting patients, and interpreting blood tests, urinalyses, and urine cultures. ## External Support I have received academic guidance to develop the concept, validate the market, define the value proposition and business model, and review environmental and financial aspects. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8705* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Llareq Dibujos · Air & Environment # Llareq Dibujos **Country:** Peru · Lima - Perú **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Pre-orders **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Llareq Dibujos crea libretas y productos de escritorio ecológicos, libre de árboles, con ilustración original y materiales reciclados. Transformamos residuos en productos útiles y personalizados con impacto ambiental y social positivo. ## Climate Problem La producción de papel genera tala de árboles y residuos contaminantes. En Lima, toneladas de papel y cartón terminan en la basura mientras aumenta la necesidad de productos ecológicos y reutilizables. ## Solution Creamos libretas y productos de escritorio con papel artesanal y materiales reciclados. Reutilizamos residuos, reducimos desperdicios y promovemos empleo inclusivo mediante talleres sostenibles. ## Revenue Model Generaremos ingresos mediante la venta de libretas ecológicas, productos personalizados, talleres creativos y pedidos corporativos sostenibles en canales físicos y digitales. ## Target Market Profesionales, estudiantes, emprendedores y empresas de Lima que buscan productos de escritorio ecológicos, personalizados y sostenibles. ## Social Impact Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, Refugees - Asylum-seekers and Internally Displaced People, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence En Lima más de 5.5 millones de personas trabajan y usan agendas o libretas. Existe interés creciente por productos ecológicos, pero pocas opciones combinan diseño, personalización y economía circular. ## Competitors Compito con marcas de papelería tradicional y emprendimientos de scrap y encuadernación. Sin embargo, pocos integran ilustración personalizada, reciclaje artesanal e impacto social en un solo producto. ## Founder Expertise Soy ilustrador y creador de productos artesanales. Tengo experiencia en dibujo tradicional y digital, diseño de productos personalizados y reutilización creativa de materiales reciclados. ## External Support He llevado capacitaciones, herramientas digitales de diseño y visito espacios de aprendizaje para emprendimientos creativos y sostenibles. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9907* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Luna y junio · Air & Environment # Luna y junio **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 6 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch A space of community and repair hub centered around fashion and self expression, focusing on keeping as much clothes as possible out of the landfill and teaching people to love and care for their closet with a new mindset. ## Climate Problem The overconsuption of fashion and discard of clothes in need of simple repair just because we are not usually thought the ways we can save garments. ## Solution We will create an open space centering fashion repair and all things style and self expression, focusing in sharing easy fix tools, ways to shop your closet and body positivity. ## Revenue Model There will be a fee to use the space and tools with the help of an expert that can teach you simple techniques, subscriptions for repair services offered, and creative and tecnical workshops around a personalized and sustainable closet. ## Target Market People ages 20-55 interested in fashion and sustainability ## Social Impact Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women, LGBTQI+ People ## Demand Evidence We currently are operational in the circular fashion industry and have consistently heard from actors ans clienta the need for clases to repair their favorite garments and/or enhance them so they fit their new size/style ## Competitors There are no competitors for the current model we propose. There are centers teaching sewing techniques but the cost and projects mostly focus on production ## Founder Expertise I am an industrial designer with almost 10 years experience in design and ux, entrepreneur and sustainability focused. I have been working in circular fashion for 5 years and lead a team in the same niche ## External Support We have a community of people with a similar mindset and an online following interested in the creation of the space --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9281* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # METAVIS · Clean Energy # METAVIS **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Energy **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch METAVIS aims to use AI and satellite imagery to identify and evaluate renewable energy sites in Peru, delivering land ownership, grid connection, permits and solar data from site discovery to Ready-to-Build — compressing months of prospection. ## Climate Problem Peru has world-class solar resources yet fossil fuels dominate its grid — because data gaps and bureaucracy delay renewables 3–5 years. With energy as Latin America's top CO₂ emitter, accelerating this transition isn't optional. METAVIS does it. ## Solution First, METAVIS's real-time GIS viewer tells developers if a site is viable for solar, wind or hydrogen. Then, a tailored permit roadmap shows exactly how to develop it — compressing Peru's 3–5 year process dramatically. ## Revenue Model Three streams: SaaS subscriptions and pay-per-report for developers; data licensing to different stakeholders. By becoming Peru's most complete renewable energy dataset, METAVIS will grow more valuable every year. ## Target Market Primary market: renewable energy developers prospecting sites in Peru. Secondary: engineering consultancies and green funds requiring reliable geospatial and regulatory data — across a pipeline of 103 active projects and 25 GW in development. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence I know because I've lived it. As a renewable energy developer since 2020, I've spent months traveling Peru to validate sites by hand. Selecting a grid connection point and viable land alone takes 3–6 months. METAVIS cuts that to days. ## Competitors Global tools like Paces, Transect and LandGate exist — but none speak Peru's regulatory language. No local competitor does either. METAVIS is first: official MINEM, COES and SUNARP data combined with a permit roadmap only an insider could build. ## Founder Expertise Geography & environment graduate with 8 years managing projects and 6 developing renewable energy across Peru. I bring hands-on expertise in GIS, socio-environmental risk, permitting and field site validation, every problem METAVIS solves, I've faced it. ## External Support None so far — METAVIS is bootstrapped and in development. That makes ClimateLaunchpad especially meaningful: it would be our first external validation and the network we need to accelerate." --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10203* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # MONZON GREEN GOLD · Clean Industry # MONZON GREEN GOLD **Country:** Peru · RUPA-RUPA **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Sketches **Team Size:** 6 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Monzón Green Gold transforms that cocoa into high-value-added processed products—chocolate, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, and other derivatives—generating fair income for local producers and reducing its carbon footprint. ## Climate Problem Exporting unprocessed cocoa leads to deforestation and impoverishes farming families. Monzón Green Gold processes cocoa locally, reducing emissions, shortening the supply chain, and making it economically viable to conserve the Peruvian Amazon. ## Solution We transform cocoa from the Monzón Valley into high-value products: chocolate, cocoa paste, and cocoa butter. By processing locally, we reduce logistics emissions and generate fair income for farming families, proving that the rainforest is more valuable when supported by industry. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through the direct sale of processed cocoa products—chocolate, cocoa paste, and cocoa butter—to domestic and international markets, which offer higher profit margins than raw cocoa, as well as to the local tourism market. ## Target Market Chocolate companies and premium consumers in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. who demand certified sustainable cocoa; health food stores and local gourmet markets; and tourists visiting the Monzón Valley in search of authentic experiences. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples ## Demand Evidence 40% of global cocoa demand is sustainable and certified. Demand for organic cocoa products grew by 33%, and sustainable supply by 35% (2024). Latin America is the region with the highest growth in fine-flavored cocoa in 2025, with Peru c ## Competitors Our main competitor is Choco Pasión (C.P. Bella, Tingo María), a regional leader with 18 flavors and a national presence. We stand out due to our larger industrial scale, climate certification, global digital channels, and focus on exports. ## Founder Expertise I have experience working in processing plants and in the sales of finished cocoa products, as well as in academic research on industrialization, building relationships with local producers, and training in business management and profitability analysis. ## External Support We conduct our own academic research and have the support of committed local producers. We are still working to establish institutional partnerships, but every step we take confirms that Monzón Green Gold has the potential to transform lives and protect the Amazon. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10181* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # MUCHIK · Water # MUCHIK **Country:** Peru · Trujillo **Category:** Water **Impact Areas:** Adaptation **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch MUCHIK develops solutions to monitor the spread of antimicrobial resistance genes in aquatic ecosystems affected by climate change and pollution. We provide early-warning insights for governments, utilities, and environmental stakeholders. ## Climate Problem Climate change and pollution accelerate the spread of antimicrobial resistance genes in aquatic ecosystems, threatening water safety, public health, and environmental resilience in vulnerable regions as South America. ## Solution MUCHIK uses metagenomics and bioinformatics to monitor antimicrobial resistance genes in water and sediments, generating early-warning environmental intelligence for decision-makers. ## Revenue Model Trough environmental surveillance services, genomic analysis, risk reports, and subscription-based monitoring solutions for governments, utilities, and industry stakeholders. ## Target Market Governments, water utilities, environmental agencies, hospitals, aquaculture, and industries requiring environmental AMR monitoring and climate-resilient surveillance. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Growing global concern over antimicrobial resistance, wastewater surveillance, climate-related water risks, and environmental monitoring gaps demonstrates increasing demand for early-warning AMR solutions. ## Competitors International companies like Resistomap operate in this field, but few provide climate-focused environmental AMR surveillance tailored to Latin American ecosystems. ## Founder Expertise Expertise in Pharmacy (my major), environmental metagenomics and bioinformatics applied research in aquatic ecosystems. MUCHIK is part of my bachellor's thesis. ## External Support Our project received applied research funding through Peru’s ProCiencia program, supporting the development of the MUCHIK environmental metagenomic surveillance platform. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10247* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Magdalenas Arcoiris · Clean Industry # Magdalenas Arcoiris **Country:** Peru · Lima - Perú **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Public Beta **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** https://acortar.link/0SPstj --- ## Elevator Pitch Magdalenas Arcoiris creates eco-friendly ceramics and modeling clay, handmade using natural and recyclable materials. We offer custom products, creative kits, and workshops that promote sustainable art and the circular economy. ## Climate Problem The decorative and craft industry uses polluting, synthetic materials and generates plastic waste. Magdalenas Arcoiris reduces this impact through eco-friendly materials, the reuse of resources, and biodegradable, durable products. ## Solution We create ceramics and modeling clays using natural, recyclable, and non-toxic ingredients. We also teach sustainable techniques through workshops and creative kits that promote reuse, responsible art, and mindful consumption. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue by selling custom handmade products, dough kits, supplies, and both online and in-person workshops. We also take orders for events, brands, and startups. ## Target Market Mothers, creative young people, interior designers, entrepreneurs, craftspeople, and anyone interested in sustainable, personalized products and eco-friendly artistic activities in Metropolitan Lima. ## Social Impact Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, Women ## Demand Evidence There is growing interest in personalized and sustainable products. We have confirmed this demand through sales at trade shows, custom orders, workshops, and ongoing feedback from buyers and digital channels. ## Competitors I compete with businesses in Lima that sell costume jewelry, handmade ceramics, and mass-produced items. They offer the same decorative products made from synthetic materials, but few combine customization, workshops, and the circular economy into a single offering. ## Founder Expertise I am a young ceramic artist. I bring experience in hand-building, working with flexible clays, creative design, and personalized service. I also have expertise in entrepreneurship, sales, educational workshops, and sustainability. ## External Support I have participated in programs for entrepreneurs and social innovation competitions. I also received training in business models, costs, sales, and sustainable economics to strengthen Magdalenas Arcoiris. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9897* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Marca Zoe Grados · Efficiency # Marca Zoe Grados **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Efficiency **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Private Beta **Team Size:** 10 **Website:** https://www.zoegrados.com --- ## Elevator Pitch Eco-friendly clothing for babies and children ## Climate Problem Our raw materials are natural; we use cotton and organic cotton blended with alpaca. Our production process is fully certified under the OEKO-TEX Standard 100. ## Solution Circular design to reduce waste. We make dolls out of the scraps. ## Revenue Model We're already selling the clothes, and we have the prototype of the dolls that will be sold with them. ## Target Market Europe and the U.S. ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence We have already conducted market research in London. We were selected by the CBI in the Netherlands. And we received training for four years. ## Competitors Burberry ## Founder Expertise I am a textile specialist with a focus on fibers, processes, and quality. I also have a background in design. Regulations and foreign trade. ## External Support Bank and household loans --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9464* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Moon Group · Clean Energy # Moon Group **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Energy **Impact Areas:** Mitigation **Stage:** Private Beta **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** https://www.moongroup.com.pe/es --- ## Elevator Pitch Moon Group develops portable clean cookstoves for rural communities that rely on firewood, reducing biomass consumption, indoor air pollution, and pressure on forests. The project integrates territorial diagnostics, user training on efficient firewood use ## Climate Problem Low adoption of efficient firewood solutions maintains high emissions and pressure on forests. There is high demand but limited supply adapted to rural contexts, due to the lack of territorial assessment and integrated solutions. ## Solution We provide portable clean cookstoves with double combustion, combined with territorial diagnostics, user training, and impact monitoring. This ensures efficient firewood use, reduces emissions, and enables sustained adoption in rural communities. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through a B2G and B2B model, delivering integrated solutions (cookstoves, diagnostics, training, and monitoring) to governments, NGOs, and companies, including project implementation and impact measurement services. ## Target Market Governments, NGOs, and companies with sustainability and CSR programs focused on rural communities that rely on firewood for cooking. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Based on field diagnostics, community validation, and evidence of intensive firewood use, as well as institutional demand for climate and health solutions in rural areas. ## Competitors Our competitors include initiatives such as Microsol in Peru and Metalcof in Colombia, which develop improved cookstove solutions. However, most do not integrate territorial diagnostics, training, or impact monitoring. ## Founder Expertise A multidisciplinary team with expertise in social and environmental management (María Velarde), mechanical engineering for product validation (Raúl Figueroa), civil engineering (Gustavo Gamarra), and strategic leadership (Selene Gamarra, CEO). ## External Support We have not received external support yet. Over the past year, we have focused on testing and validating the technical product, as well as strengthening our digital indicators platform. Our approach is an integrated model currently being consolidated. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8598* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Morpho · Clean Industry # Morpho **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Sketches **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch It aims to give plastic a second life by transforming it into functional furniture using 3D printing technology ## Climate Problem The accumulation of plastic waste and the challenge of managing it responsibly while making a positive impact on the environment. -The generation and accumulation of plastic waste in homes, businesses, and cities. -The need to repurpose plastic ## Solution Transforming plastic waste into sustainable furniture through 3D printing, enabling creative waste management by turning it into useful products. ## Revenue Model Revenue will be generated through the sale of furniture to individuals and businesses seeking solutions for home offices, offices, and workspaces, starting with desk furniture and home furnishings. ## Target Market Our target market consists of people who work from home and small offices or startups that need functional and sustainable furniture, starting with desks and basic home furnishings. ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence There is a growing demand for functional, accessible, and sustainable furniture, driven by remote work and office spaces. This need has been initially validated through observation of the context and discussions with stakeholders. ## Competitors In Lima, there are circular economy startups that produce furniture using recycled materials, primarily reclaimed wood or industrial-grade plastic. However, there is almost no market for 3D-printed furniture made from recycled plastic. ## Founder Expertise I offer training in architecture and green entrepreneurship, with a focus on design and sustainable solutions. I have worked on developing ideas and projects related to sustainable urban planning and the circular economy, which gives me a deep understanding of the context ## External Support I have begun to develop the foundation of the idea and the MVP with the support of EMA Education, which has allowed me to structure the concept, validate the initial approach to the project, and take the first steps in developing the business model. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10225* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # NATURALEANDO · Air & Environment # NATURALEANDO **Country:** Peru · lima **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Naturaleando is a social and environmental impact startup that promotes the circular economy and environmental education inspired by Waldorf pedagogy, through experiences in urban agriculture, sustainability, and experiential learning. ## Climate Problem Naturaleando addresses the impact of climate change by promoting the circular economy, urban agriculture, and environmental education. It aims to reduce waste generation and foster sustainable habits through education based on the Waldorf approach. ## Solution In practice, we organize workshops, educational activities, and learning spaces inspired by Waldorf pedagogy, where children, families, and communities learn to grow food, reuse materials, and compost organic waste. ## Revenue Model Naturaleando generates revenue through Waldorf-based environmental education workshops, the creation of urban gardens in homes, the sale of eco-friendly kits, and educational services for schools and communities, promoting sustainability with a social impact. ## Target Market Naturaleando's target audience includes families, educational institutions, municipalities, and organizations interested in sustainability, environmental education, and urban agriculture. Our primary focus is on children and families, communities, and the SDGs ## Social Impact Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence We have identified a demand based on the high turnout and positive feedback at workshops, fairs, and educational events, as well as requests for activities related to urban gardens, environmental education, and programs for children, including Waldorf education. ## Competitors Yes, there are initiatives related to urban gardens, environmental education, and sustainability workshops in our area. However, Naturaleando stands out for integrating the circular economy, urban agriculture, and environmental education inspired by the Waldorf approach. ## Founder Expertise I bring expertise and experience in environmental education with a hands-on approach inspired by Waldorf pedagogy, promoting learning through direct contact with nature, planting, and caring for the environment. I have 6 years of experience. ## External Support Naturaleando has received support primarily through networking opportunities and visibility at events focused on sustainability, education, and healthy eating. Participating in trade shows and forums has allowed us to validate our circular economy model --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10013* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Nano-Humi · Air & Environment # Nano-Humi **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Nature-Based **Stage:** Private Beta **Team Size:** 6 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Nano-Humi is an organic biofertilizer designed to enhance plant growth while naturally restoring degraded or nutrient-depleted soils. By improving soil health, stimulating microbial activity, and increasing nutrient availability, it supports stronger crop ## Climate Problem Nano-Humi tackles soil degradation, chemical fertilizer dependence, and reduced agricultural resilience by restoring soil health organically—cutting environmental damage, improving carbon retention, and supporting sustainable food systems. ## Solution We offer an organic biofertilizer that regenerates damaged soils, boosts plant growth, and enhances microbial health. It replaces harmful chemical inputs with sustainable soil restoration that improves productivity and long-term ecosystem resilience ## Revenue Model Through direct sales of organic biofertilizer to farmers, agribusinesses, and restoration projects, plus B2B partnerships, distribution networks, and scalable licensing for sustainable agriculture markets ## Target Market Farmers, agribusinesses, reforestation projects, and land restoration programs seeking sustainable alternatives to chemical fertilizers, especially in regions facing soil degradation, low productivity, and climate-related agricultural challenges ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Rising demand for sustainable agriculture, soil restoration, and chemical (free productivity); driven by farmers, agribusinesses, and climate programs shows strong market need for cost-effective organic biofertilizers like Nano-Humi ## Competitors Competitors include organic fertilizer brands, compost producers, and regenerative agri-input companies. Locally, conventional fertilizer suppliers dominate, but few combine soil regeneration, organic productivity, and climate resilience ## Founder Expertise In our team, we have a biotechnologist, a biologist, economics students, an innovation and design engineer, and an accountant ## External Support No-one --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10018* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Nutre Sana · Food & Agriculture # Nutre Sana **Country:** Peru · Chiclayo **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Real, organic, mindful, balanced, and anti-inflammatory food. No preservatives or chemicals. ## Climate Problem The biggest problem facing public health in general. Continuing to use commercial food products containing preservatives and chemicals that not only cause various health issues but also harm the environment ## Solution We address the issue of the consumption of processed and unhealthy foods by researching, manufacturing, and distributing natural foods and products that contribute to the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of families ## Revenue Model Through the promotion and sale of natural, handmade or semi-handmade products, and personalized advice on improving healthy habits ## Target Market Creating a new niche for healthy homes ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence There is a growing demand for natural and healthy products, driven by the rise in diseases linked to poor eating habits and the search for preventive, chemical-free alternatives. ## Competitors There are no registered competitors in my area ## Founder Expertise Physician specializing in natural and alternative medicine. Expertise in management and administration. Multidisciplinary team with culinary experience to enhance flavors and textures ## External Support None --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9332* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # OLEA · Air & Environment # OLEA **Country:** Peru · Chorrillos **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Public Beta **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** https://olea-webapp.vercel.app/ --- ## Elevator Pitch OLEA transforms used cooking oil from a household waste problem into a traceable supply chain for circular fuels. ## Climate Problem Household used cooking oil is mostly unmanaged in Latin America, polluting water and wasting a low-carbon feedstock. OLEA makes collection traceable through schools, smart containers, and digital tracking. ## Solution OLEA engages households through WhatsApp, collects UCO via school hubs and smart containers with AI, verifies volume, quality, source, date and location, then aggregates it in hubs and delivers traceable feedstock to buyers. ## Revenue Model OLEA generates revenue by selling verified UCO to industrial buyers, aggregators and biofuel supply chains. As volumes grow, margins improve through smart containers, optimized logistics, premium traceability and future carbon credits. ## Target Market Our target market is the Latin American used cooking oil market, starting in Iquitos, Peru. We serve households, schools and municipalities as suppliers, and industrial buyers, aggregators and biofuel companies as customers. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence The Latin America UCO market is projected to grow from USD 490M in 2024 to USD 815M by 2033. Demand is driven by biodiesel, biofuels and industrial uses, while households remain an untapped source. ## Competitors Competitors include Bioils Latam, Ecooil Perú, Sinba and informal UCO collectors. Most focus on restaurants or easy urban volumes; OLEA differentiates by unlocking household supply through schools, communities and traceability. ## Founder Expertise Our team combines technology, logistics, community access and UCO quality expertise. Miguel built the app, WhatsApp bot, PWA and smart container prototype; Zulfiia brings 13 years in supply chains, operations and finance. ## External Support We have support from NGO Arca Beta to access schools, a framework agreement with Maynas Province, 5 schools committed for the 2026 pilot, buyer interest from Bioils Latam. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8961* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # PIROSA · Transportation # PIROSA **Country:** Peru · Huanuco **Category:** Transportation **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch PIROSA is a pyrolysis and gasification system that converts waste into gasoline and synthesis gas (syngas). With 54% efficiency and 70% less CO2 emissions, it is a self-sustaining technology that generates clean liquid and gaseous energy. ## Climate Problem We are addressing the serious problem of pollution caused by the accumulation of plastic and organic waste, as well as our reliance on fossil fuels. This is vital because PIROSA converts this waste into energy, emitting 70% less CO2. ## Solution PIROSA develops and redesigns automated modular reactors. In practice, we use pyrolysis and gasification to convert mixed waste into gasoline and syngas, using the latter to provide thermal energy for the equipment. ## Revenue Model We will generate revenue through two business lines: the direct sale of clean fuel (gasoline and syngas) and the sale or lease of our modular technology to companies and municipalities to treat their waste on-site. ## Target Market Our B2B market includes mining, construction, and energy companies that require decentralized energy and waste management solutions. In the B2G sector, we focus on municipalities and rural communities seeking self-sustaining solutions. ## Social Impact Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence We validated this through meetings with mining and energy companies. Companies such as Flesan, Promigas, and Buenaventura expressed direct interest in using our system to manage waste and generate decentralized energy. ## Competitors In Peru, our competitors are Blest and Plastifuel; internationally, they are Plastic Energy and Brightmark. There are no direct competitors in our region. We stand out for our modularity and self-sustainability. ## Founder Expertise Our team brings expertise in agro-industrial and systems engineering, with a focus on prototype design, unit operations, and automation using microcontrollers. In addition, we are backed by patents. ## External Support We have the academic support and guidance of UNHEVAL. In addition, we have gained momentum by arranging meetings with companies such as Flesan, Promigas, PetroPeru, and the mining company Buenaventura to discuss future pilot projects. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9116* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Pariachi Garden · Air & Environment # Pariachi Garden **Country:** Peru · Ate **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Private Beta **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Alquiler de casa jardin para desarrollar eventos mas íntimo y familiar de menor aforo 35 personas. ## Climate Problem Falta de áreas verdes en áreas urbana y brinda servicios a familias pequeñas para disfrutar de su evento. ## Solution Brindarnos servicio de alquiler de área verde a las familias pequeñas en áreas urbana ya que la mayoría no tiene espacio verde en sus casas. ## Revenue Model Por la cantidad de alquileres a la semana y mes. ## Target Market Las familias cercanas a Pariachi ## Social Impact Women ## Demand Evidence Ya que las familias no tienen espacios para celebrar sus eventos. ## Competitors Las casas de eventos con mayor aforo. ## Founder Expertise Aporto para la venta del servicio y desarrollo del servicio. ## External Support No he recibido --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8359* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # PezConfiable · Food & Agriculture # PezConfiable **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Nature-Based **Stage:** Private Beta **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch PezConfiable is a social startup empowering artisanal fishers in Peru through traceability, better market access, and digital tools. Our platform connects fishers with buyers, enables direct sales, and provides ocean data for better decisions at sea. ## Climate Problem PezConfiable addresses the low climate resilience of artisanal fisheries to changes in temperature, waves, and species distribution, as well as the lack of information to negotiate better prices. This affects the safety and income of thousands of fishers ## Solution We offer a platform that records fishing trips and connects fishers with oceanographic data, price references, and traceability. In practice, it improves decision-making at sea, strengthens negotiation power, and enables direct sales. ## Revenue Model We will generate revenue by charging transaction commissions to buyers who purchase traceable products through the platform. In the future, we may also offer premium information, traceability, and analytics services for commercial partners. ## Target Market Small-scale artisanal fishers and buyers of traceable fishery products. ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Demand is validated through 3 years of work with fishers, field interviews, and a real need for market access, traceability, and useful information to make better decisions in fishing and sales. ## Competitors In my area, I know TrazApp by WWF and Sitrapesca. TrazApp supports traceability, but it does not provide updated oceanographic information or useful satellite layers for fishing operations. Sitrapesca focuses on reporting, not on direct value for fishers. ## Founder Expertise I bring 3 years of experience training fishers in digital tools and formalization processes. I also contribute expertise in traceability, fieldwork, and coordination with public and private stakeholders. ## External Support We have received ProInnóvate funding, early validation with artisanal fishers, mentoring, technical feedback, and support from key fisheries stakeholders. The system is now being developed for field validation. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 7198* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # PredictaMAR · Food & Agriculture # PredictaMAR **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Nature-Based **Stage:** Private Beta **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch PredictaMAR is a satellite‑based decision support platform that helps artisanal fishers identify optimal fishing zones using oceanographic data. It reduces fuel use, CO₂ emissions, and unproductive fishing trips while improving economic and environmental ## Climate Problem Small‑scale fishers face increasing climate variability and ocean uncertainty, leading to fuel waste, higher emissions, and ecosystem pressure. Lack of accessible ocean data reduces climate resilience, livelihoods, and marine sustainability. ## Solution PredictaMAR provides satellite‑based, actionable fishing recommendations using oceanographic data. By guiding fishers to optimal zones, it reduces fuel waste and emissions, improves climate resilience, and lowers pressure on marine ecosystems. ## Revenue Model PredictaMAR generates revenue through affordable subscription plans for artisanal fishers and fishing associations. Additional revenue comes from partnerships with cooperatives, NGOs, and institutions seeking scalable, data‑driven solutions for sustainabl ## Target Market Primary market: artisanal fishers and fishing associations in Peru. Secondary market: cooperatives, NGOs, and institutions supporting climate‑resilient and sustainable small‑scale fisheries across Latin America. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Demand is validated through pilot tests with artisanal vessels, recurring subscriptions, and strong interest from fishing associations. Fuel savings, reduced failed trips, and willingness to pay demonstrate clear market need. ## Competitors There are no direct competitors focused on artisanal fisheries using climate and satellite data in Peru. Existing tools target industrial fleets or provide raw data, not actionable recommendations for small‑scale fishers. ## Founder Expertise Our team combines expertise in statistics, satellite oceanography, and climate data analysis with experience in field validation, artisanal fishing contexts, and early‑stage venture development supported by academic and research institutions. ## External Support PredictaMAR has received seed funding and incubation support from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (Startup UNI). The project was selected to be presented as a scientific contribution at the EGU General Assembly 2026, within the Copernicus Marine. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 7818* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Processing of single crystal silicon carbide for semiconductor material and chips applications · Clean Industry # Processing of single crystal silicon carbide for semiconductor material and chips applications **Country:** Peru · Santa Anita, Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** https://sites.google.com/d/1ddG2HovQkP4cHj95_9cJwH1NvZWIssZg/p/1XELD8W28bUI2Ve40kELb8aIXbrzhV4ri/edit?pli=1 --- ## Elevator Pitch Produce monocrystal silicon carbide using low-cost raw material in controlled atmosphere, as the concept has a provisional patent at USPTO (United States Patent and Trademarks Office) US 63/724,687. It is possible to compete with Chinese technology. ## Climate Problem Conventional Acheson process of silicon carbide emits large amount of carbon dioxide, and the consumption of energy is large because requires 36 hr. Our process reaches a reduction of 30% in time and costs. Moreover, our method produces no CO2. ## Solution We use induction furnace, and a chamber in vacuum so little or no CO2 is produced. Polycrystal silicon carbide is our raw material, making its transformation in single crystal with no air emissions. ## Revenue Model We will produce Silicon carbide ingots to sell to wafers manufacturer; the actual price is between 5500 to 7000 USD/ingot; the trade market of SiC is growing by the using in EVs and on the high frequency operation chips for fast data processing. ## Target Market Single crystal silicon carbide semiconductor ingots, and wafer manufactures. ## Social Impact People of African Descent, Indigenous Peoples, Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Global SiC ingots market was valued at USD 2.21 billion in 2025. It is projected to grow from USD 2.52 billion in 2026 to USD 7.24 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 14.07% during this period. Source: https://www.fortunebusinessinsight.com/sic-ingots ## Competitors In South America only Brazil shares the global market by 1%, and their products are only for basic applications, and no semiconductor quality are being produced. We expected to compete with Chinese technology and marketing. ## Founder Expertise I worked in ceramics at University of Missouri-Columbia producing P-type semiconductor diamond for sensor applications. In Puerto Rico, I worked synthesizing alloy Si-Mn thermoelectric. In fact, I'm extensively trained in Induction furnace operations. ## External Support Our concept was developed supported by own investment 25,000 USD to cover the purchasing of equipment, raw material, personnel, rent and services. Also, we are investing in paying our Patent at USPTO: US 63/724,687. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 6404* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Pueblos libres de contaminación ambiental · Air & Environment # Pueblos libres de contaminación ambiental **Country:** Peru · HUANCAVELICA **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation, Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 5 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Es un proyecto pensado y creado para acabar con los residuos sólidos en las comunidades alejadas a la ciudad, basado en economia circular y aprovechamiento para generar recursos con su implementación se pretende hacer un proyecto innovador y replicanle. ## Climate Problem la gestión deficiente de residuos sólidos y el desperdicio de recursos orgánicos en comunidades rurales del PERÚ. ## Solution Implementar un modelo de Gestión Integral de Residuos con enfoque de Economía Circular, a diferencia de un servicio de limpieza convencional, mediante tecnología, logística optimizada y participación comunitaria. ## Revenue Model Se plantea generar ingresos mediante el aprovechamiento de abono orgánico, la comercialización de materiales reciclables (plástico, metal, etc) a industrias como (ACEROS AREQUIPA) ## Target Market La población de un determinado lugar ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Es un idea nueva de un proyecto nunca visto, tampoco desarrollado, porque esta plasmado dentro de los objetivos de la ODS. ## Competitors No la veo hasta la fecha. Todas las municipalidades solamente se enfocan en un simple recojo de basuras para llevar al relleno sanitario, en algunos pueblos sigue abandonado los residuos sólidos. ## Founder Expertise Capacitaciones de la FAO y experiencias en el trabajo comunitario. ## External Support Ninguna --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9577* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # PyroGreen Solutions · Air & Environment # PyroGreen Solutions **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 0 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Install a pyrolysis plant to process end-of-life tires (ELTs) and produce pyrolytic oil, pyrolytic carbon, and recoverable gas, with emissions control and environmental compliance. ## Climate Problem It addresses GHG and black carbon emissions from tire burning and dumping and reduces demand for fossil fuels by recovering oil and gas. It is important because it mitigates climate change, improves air quality, and promotes the circular economy. ## Solution I offer a pyrolysis plant that converts tires into oil, gas, and carbon. In practice, it prevents burning and landfilling, replaces fossil fuels, controls emissions, and generates revenue from the sale of byproducts. ## Revenue Model Revenue from the sale of pyrolytic oil and carbon, savings/sales from natural gas (energy use), tipping fees, offtake agreements, management/recycling services, and potential incentives/green financing. ## Target Market Market: refineries and chemical plants (oil), rubber/plastics manufacturers (carbon), power plants (gas), municipalities/operators (NFU). Local/regional focus ≤300 km; export depending on quality. ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence There is demand for the REP framework, which requires the management of NFUs, imposes penalties for burning or abandonment, and provides buyers for oil, coal, and gas. ## Competitors Competitors: pyrolysis plants, mechanical recyclers (carbon black), waste management/disposal companies, exporters/traders, and municipal companies. There are no known competitors in the area, but there is a presence in the city of Arequipa. ## Founder Expertise I have experience in administrative management. ## External Support None, --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9721* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # QAYTU · Air & Environment # QAYTU **Country:** Peru · Barranco, Lima **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 10 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch QAYTU is a state of mind, is a brand working with regenerative cotton, alpaca, recycled fabrics, is a genderless pieces fashion everywhere. ## Climate Problem We are working with leftovers from the textile industry and create a new regenerative fabric, with this fabric QAYTU produce fashion garments. What happens when your clothes have reached the end of their life cycle? QAYTU regenerate and create new fabric. ## Solution The leftovers of the textile industry goes to the garbage, we bring the new life to this leftovers ## Revenue Model To make new fashionable clothes and selling the clothes in QAYTU store generating revenue ## Target Market We are selling to tourists and final local customers ## Social Impact Women ## Demand Evidence We have clients, the store is open everyday and make sales ## Competitors With this new business model we don’t have much competitors ## Founder Expertise I am a general manager, the administration ## External Support We have a sustainable business we want scale with more capsule collections --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9233* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # QUYA · Clean Industry # QUYA **Country:** Peru · BAGUA GRANDE **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch QUYA closes the cocoa loop: it transforms the husk—which accounts for 10–20% of the bean and is currently burned—into B2B extracts of antioxidants and methylxanthines for use in nutraceuticals and cosmetics, using scientifically validated green technology in Peru. ## Climate Problem The husk accounts for 10–20% of the cocoa bean—up to 960,000 tons per year globally—and is either burned or left to decompose, emitting CO₂ and methane. It represents a massive amount of waste and a loss of high-value bioactive compounds that the nutraceutical industry needs. ## Solution QUYA applies green extraction technology (ultrasound and microwaves with an ethanol-water solution) validated by PUCP to cocoa shells, transforming the waste into traceable B2B extracts of polyphenols and methylxanthines for use in nutraceuticals and cosmetics. ## Revenue Model B2B sales of standardized extracts (powder and liquid) to manufacturers of nutraceuticals, natural cosmetics, and functional foods in Latin America, Europe, and the U.S. Complementary service: outsourced extraction services for cocoa cooperatives in the region. ## Target Market B2B manufacturers of nutraceuticals, natural cosmetics, and functional foods in Europe (Germany, France, Belgium), North America, and Latin America. Global market for cocoa extracts: USD 3.2 billion (2023) → USD 5.9 billion (2032), CAGR 7.1%. Pharmaceutical applications grow by 8.1%. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence International trade in cocoa waste reached 71,200 tons and $27.9 million in 2023 (top exporters: France, Belgium, the Netherlands). The industry prefers natural theobromine over synthetic Chinese/Indian theobromine for clean-label purposes. EUDR 2026 is accelerating demand for traceable origins ## Competitors Global: BIOINVAL (Spain), Fermtech (UK, $3.3M by 2026), Barry Callebaut. In agricultural upcycling: Hubcycle (France, $16.3M). Theobromine producers: Indian/Chinese (synthetic). In Peru: no B2B cocoa players; Amazon Andes is the analogous model for other crops. ## Founder Expertise Co-founder and manager with 10 years of experience in the Amazonian fine-aroma cocoa industry, exporting to Europe and the U.S. I have expertise across the entire supply chain, from farm to international B2B client, and maintain a well-established network of cocoa producers and cooperatives in Peru. ## External Support We are not yet a company (we are in the ideation phase). We have scientific backing from PUCP: the extraction technology was developed as part of a PhD in engineering funded by a PROCIENCIA-CONCYTEC grant and published in *Sustainable Food Technology* (RSC, 2026). --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9665* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Qaya Cuero De Pescado Peruano · Clean Industry # Qaya Cuero De Pescado Peruano **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Qaya transforms discarded fish skins into high-end eco-leather. Through metal-free processes and the circular economy, we reduce marine pollution and offer an ethical and sustainable alternative for the global industry. ## Climate Problem We are tackling pollution caused by organic fishing waste and the use of toxic chemicals in the fashion industry. This is vital because traditional leather production emits high levels of CO2 and heavy metals, while Qaya transforms waste into biomaterials with a low carbon footprint. ## Solution We offer high-end fish leather created through circular economy practices and organic tanning. In practice, we collect fish skins discarded by fishermen and transform them into a durable biomaterial that eliminates the use of heavy metals. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through direct sales (B2B) of fish leather to sustainable fashion brands and by designing our own accessories. We plan to scale our business by licensing our organic tanning technology and forming partnerships with the luxury industry. ## Target Market Our target market is the sustainable luxury fashion industry (B2B), specifically footwear and leather goods brands in Europe and the U.S. that are seeking ethical biomaterials to replace traditional leather and environmentally harmful plastics. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence We are validating this demand through recurring sales to ethical fashion brands and the growing interest from luxury firms in Europe. Furthermore, our recognition within APEC and partnerships with design centers confirm the urgent need for sustainable biomaterials. ## Competitors Our direct competitors include companies such as Nova Kaeru (Brazil) and ICTYOS (France). While there are a few small-scale artisanal initiatives in Peru, Qaya is the local leader thanks to our proprietary organic tanning technique and export partnerships. ## Founder Expertise We have extensive experience in the circular economy and the organic tanning of Amazonian hides. As the founder, I lead the strategic and commercial vision, supported by a team of experts in the technical development of biomaterials and project management. ## External Support We have received support from Innóvate Perú and the Ministry of Production. In addition, we were recognized for our innovation in the circular economy and sustainability, and we have formed partnerships with design institutions to validate our biomaterial. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9211* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Reciclap · Air & Environment # Reciclap **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 1 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch An app that anonymously connects people who want to recycle with informal waste pickers in their area. The user reports where they left the bag and the nearest picker collects it to sell. Non-profit: environmental impact and support for low-income familie ## Climate Problem Tons of recyclable plastic end up in landfills due to the lack of local recycling systems. Meanwhile, thousands of informal waste pickers walk the streets searching for materials to survive, with no direct connection to people who want to recycle ## Solution An app that anonymously connects people who want to recycle with nearby waste pickers. The user reports where they left the bag, the closest picker collects it and sells it at scrap centers. More recycling, less waste, more income ## Revenue Model Non-profit model. Sustained by a minimal monthly donation from waste pickers to keep their account active. In the future: partnerships with municipalities, environmental NGOs, and companies with ESG goals to sponsor operations ## Target Market Citizens with environmental awareness who want to recycle but lack an adequate local system, and informal urban waste pickers who live off selling recyclable material. Initially in Latin American cities with poor recycling infrastructure. ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Thousands of informal waste pickers already walk the streets daily searching for materials, and many people store recyclables without knowing who to give them to. The disconnect is visible. Studies show 60% of urban recycling in LATAM is done by them ## Competitors I don’t know any direct competitors in my area ## Founder Expertise I’m a technician in administration and currently studying business and systems engineering. I bring a structured vision of processes, management skills, and the tech perspective needed to design the app. ## External Support I haven’t received external support yet --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10188* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Remar · Water # Remar **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Water **Impact Areas:** Adaptation **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 1 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Clean up of solid residues in water bodies. ## Climate Problem The pollution on water bodies such as lakes, oceans, etc. ## Solution Picking up the solid residue on the surface of water bodies. We're evaluating the use of AI to help with the computer vision recognition of these solids. ## Revenue Model We're going to rent the device. ## Target Market Mining companies ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Because of the high number of news reporting the pollution these mining companies do. ## Competitors Not yet. ## Founder Expertise I'm a mechatronics engineering student with curiosity and eager to put into teal projects the knowledge I have been collecting throughout my years in university. ## External Support This is at the stage of ideation so none so far. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10152* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # SAMAY ANDINA · Clean Industry # SAMAY ANDINA **Country:** Peru · Cusco **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 1 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Revaluing ancestral textile knowledge and recognizing that sustainability is inherited through cultural transmission, we will use alpaca fiber in conscious and emotional designs as a breathable, thermoregulating, and biodegradable alternative to synthetic ## Climate Problem SAMAY Andina addresses textile pollution, microplastic waste, and overconsumption driven by synthetic fast fashion by promoting durable garments made from natural Andean fibers and regenerative design principles. ## Solution SAMAY ANDINA creates durable garments using alpaca and natural Andean fibers as biodegradable alternatives to synthetic textiles, combining regenerative design, slow fashion, and emotionally conscious consumption to reduce waste and overconsumption. ## Revenue Model SAMAY ANDINA will generate revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of regenerative garments and wellness textiles, limited capsule collections, collaborations with sustainable tourism brands, and future licensing of sustainable textile designs. ## Target Market SAMAY ANDINA targets conscious consumers seeking sustainable, durable, and wellness-oriented fashion alternatives to synthetic fast fashion, particularly people interested in slow living, natural materials, and culturally rooted design. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Recent reports indicate increasing pressure to reduce dependence on polyester and other petroleum-derived textiles due to pollution, microplastics, and textile waste. ## Competitors There are alpaca brands, but most focus on traditional fashion or luxury retail. SAMAY ANDINA distinguishes itself by combining circular fashion, thermoregulating natural fibers, cultural transmission, and sustainable lifestyle design. ## Founder Expertise I bring experience and knowledge in sustainability, forestry and environmental systems, business strategy and exports combined with a strong interest in regenerative design, Andean cultural identity and conscious consumer behavior. ## External Support Currently, SAMAY ANDINA is in the early-stage concept and validation phase. We have conducted independent research on sustainable textiles, regenerative fashion, and Andean fibers, and are now seeking mentorship, validation, and network suppot --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9320* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # SMC · Energy Storage # SMC **Country:** Peru · Chaclacayo **Category:** Energy Storage **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** -3 **Website:** https://v0-smart-community-microgrids.vercel.app/ --- ## Elevator Pitch We developed a platform that allows communities and municipalities to measure their risk of power outages and plan their transition to distributed solar energy. Our tool transforms local data into an actionable energy resilience index. ## Climate Problem Centralized power grids fail during extreme weather disasters, such as landslides, leaving vulnerable communities without electricity. This disrupts medical refrigeration and communications, exacerbating the impact of extreme weather events. ## Solution A software first platform that simulates energy consumption and models local resilience. We design AI monitored, modular solar microgrids that prioritize critical loads for homes and small businesses during main grid failures. ## Revenue Model Generaremos ingresos mediante la concesión de licencias de software B2B a ONG y municipios para la planificación de infraestructuras y, eventualmente, mediante tarifas de servicio para la gestión de la implementación de microrredes y la optimización energ ## Target Market Disaster-prone communities in Latin America, small businesses in regions with unstable infrastructure, and public and private entities focused on climate change adaptation and decentralized energy systems. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Evidence lies in the recurring total power loss during annual flood seasons. Local businesses face heavy losses due to outages, and there is a documented lack of technical tools for community led energy resilience planning. ## Competitors Local competitors are primarily diesel generator suppliers and centralized utility companies that do not offer decentralized resilience solutions. Currently, there are no software platforms in the region that provide hyperlocal energy simulation for vulne ## Founder Expertise Founder of KRAKK (sports technology) and WYX (artificial intelligence for retail). He led teams of over 50 people at Eres Clave and influenced more than 200 students through SPIC-T. ## External Support Currently, the project is entirely self funded and developed independently. We have not yet received any external institutional support or formal mentorship, focusing instead on rapid internal prototyping and technical validation. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9795* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # SimRed · Air & Environment # SimRed **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Ideation **Team Size:** 5 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch A waste brokerage platform connecting small and medium-sized enterprises, businesses, and entrepreneurs to exchange, donate, sell, or receive non-standard waste materials such as textiles, cardboard, leather, etc. ## Climate Problem We address the inefficient management of waste in urban manufacturing clusters. This waste often ends up in landfills, emitting greenhouse gases. It is vital to optimize these resources to decarbonize the industry and reduce resource extraction ## Solution SimbRed is an industrial symbiosis network that connects manufacturers to exchange byproducts. We facilitate logistics and traceability so that one company’s waste becomes another’s raw material, closing production cycles at the local level. ## Revenue Model Revenue will come from commissions on material transactions, premium subscriptions for access to traceability/impact reports, and technical consulting services on resource efficiency for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies ## Target Market Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector (textiles, wood, metalworking, and plastics) located in urban industrial clusters. We focus on businesses seeking to reduce operating costs and improve their sustainability profile ## Social Impact Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence We identified costs lost due to waste and a lack of access to affordable inputs among local SMEs. Assessments of industrial clusters confirm that business owners are interested in monetizing their surplus materials and reducing expenses through bartering. ## Competitors We compete with traditional waste management companies and the informal market, which lack traceability. In Lima, there are leaders in the organic waste sector (such as Sinba), but there are no industrial symbiosis solutions focused on urban manufacturing materials ## Founder Expertise An environmental engineer with experience in managing innovation projects and academic coordination. My technical background is complemented by in-depth, hands-on knowledge of the operational dynamics of local manufacturing workshops. ## External Support We have academic and technical expertise, as well as experience in managing environmental engineering projects. We have identified critical industrial clusters. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8921* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Sr topo · Food & Agriculture # Sr topo **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Sr. Topo is a pet snack brand focused on natural, dehydrated treats for dogs and cats. The brand combines nutrition, storytelling, and responsible production to offer healthier alternatives for pets while promoting a more conscious approach to pet care. ## Climate Problem Sr. Topo addresses food waste by transforming animal-based ingredients with lower commercial value into natural pet snacks. This helps use resources more efficiently. ## Solution We create natural dehydrated snacks for dogs and cats using animal-based ingredients, turning them into nutritious products instead of letting valuable resources go to waste. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue by selling dehydrated pet snacks directly to customers at local fairs, through social media, and later through pet shops and partner businesses. ## Target Market Pet owners in Peru who want natural, healthier treats for their dogs and cats, especially those with sensitive pets or who prefer more conscious pet care options. ## Social Impact Women ## Demand Evidence We have already sold our products at local fairs, received repeat customers, and gained positive feedback from pet owners looking for natural alternatives. ## Competitors Our competitors are local pet snack brands, natural pet food businesses, and small fair-based brands selling dehydrated treats or homemade pet products. ## Founder Expertise I bring experience in branding, packaging, social media, sales, and direct customer validation through fairs. I have built Sr. Topo from idea to real market sales. ## External Support I have received advice from entrepreneurs, fair organizers, customers, and family members, mainly in branding, sales, product testing, and market validation. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9419* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # TRAZA360.COM · Air & Environment # TRAZA360.COM **Country:** Peru · San Martin **Category:** Air & Environment **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** https://traza360.com/ --- ## Elevator Pitch Traza360 connects schools, families, waste processors, and partners to turn waste into measurable educational challenges, using EcoPoints, photographic evidence, and environmental impact reports, thereby promoting inclusion and green jobs in the Amazon. ## Climate Problem Traza360 addresses the burning and improper disposal of recyclable waste and upholstery, which generate CO₂ and pollution. It is important because it transforms this problem into an opportunity for education, traceability, and measurable impact in partnership with stakeholders. ## Solution We offer Traza360: a platform that turns waste into challenges through photographic evidence, EcoPoints, and CO₂e/water reports. In practice, schools, businesses, families, processors, and partners recover, validate, and scale up the impact. ## Revenue Model We will generate revenue through licensing agreements with schools, local education authorities, and municipalities; and through plans for companies that pay to sponsor challenges, activate benefits, manage waste, and receive reports on environmental, social, and brand impact. ## Target Market Schools, local education authorities, and municipalities seeking measurable environmental education; and companies that need to manage waste, sponsor challenges, meet ESG/CSR goals, and demonstrate their climate, social, and brand impact with concrete evidence. ## 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 know this from firsthand experience: schools and local education authorities need evidence for environmental education, municipalities are looking for recycling solutions, and companies want to manage waste and report on their ESG/CSR impact in partnership with local stakeholders. ## Competitors I don't know of any direct competitor in my area that combines recycling, education, traceability, EcoPoints, and reporting. There are recycling organizations, NGOs, and environmental campaigns, but Traza360 brings together schools, businesses, and partners using measurable data. ## Founder Expertise I bring experience as an educator and entrepreneur in the Amazon region, with nine years of experience in upholstery, waste management, and upcycling. Through EcoTapiz, we’re already transforming waste into educational products in partnership with local organizations, schools, and UGEL. ## External Support Not a single one. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8373* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Toda · Food & Agriculture # Toda **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Sketches **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** https://www.toda-peru.com/ --- ## Elevator Pitch A FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS, we focus on promoting and marketing natural products that support the body’s natural balance and promote a mindful, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle. Services in integrative and functional medicine. More than just a brand, ## Climate Problem Marketing Networks ## Solution Increased sales Improved quality of life for farmers ## Revenue Model Products for Sale Ayurvedic Therapy Services ## Target Market Prevention for Youth and Adults ## Social Impact Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women, LGBTQI+ People ## Demand Evidence Validated through surveys Market research And interviews ## Competitors Trade Shows Stores Retail USA (for exports) ## Founder Expertise 10 years in the industry ## External Support - it's a family business --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9396* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Vera Ciclos · Clean Industry # Vera Ciclos **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** https://veraciclos.com --- ## Elevator Pitch Vera Ciclos is transforming menstrual care through sustainable alternatives and mindful education, reducing our environmental impact while promoting bodily autonomy. It empowers not only its users but also the entire local supply chain. ## Climate Problem We are tackling single-use plastic pollution: each person uses about 11,000 tampons, which take 500 years to decompose. Reducing this waste is vital to curbing pollution in ecosystems and protecting our country’s biodiversity. ## Solution We offer high-tech reusable menstrual products. We manufacture locally produced, eco-friendly products and educate people on how to reduce single-use plastic, thereby driving direct environmental change and saving users money. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through the direct sale of reusable menstrual products. This revenue enables us to fund and scale our educational programs, creating a self-sustaining model that drives social and environmental impact. We are committed to continuous improvement. ## Target Market Adolescents, women, and menstruating individuals of all backgrounds between the ages of 14 and 65 ## 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 The demand is clear as more women turn to conscious menstrual care. The rise of women’s health communities and dissatisfaction with traditional methods confirm the existence of a massive market seeking safe and reusable alternatives. ## Competitors Although other companies sell some of these products individually, they lack the variety found in our catalog. We are pioneers in combining sales with technical advice and in-depth menstrual health education, filling an educational gap that our competitors overlook. ## Founder Expertise As a Master’s degree holder in Sustainable Design and a certified Menstrual Health Educator, I bring technical expertise in products with a low environmental impact and the pedagogical knowledge needed to lead training programs on menstrual health with professional rigor. ## External Support None; this project has developed independently. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9393* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Vuelve Pet - Vida después de la vida · Not Assigned/ Unknown # Vuelve Pet - Vida después de la vida **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Not Assigned/ Unknown **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 8 **Website:** https://www.vuelvecompostario.com/ --- ## Elevator Pitch Vuelve is an applied biotech startup transforming pet loss into a regenerative process. We offer an eco-friendly alternative through biotransformation. It converts deceased pets into fertile soil without emissions, replacing cremation. ## Climate Problem Pet aftercare relies on cremation and burial, which generate emissions—cremating one pet can emit ~50–160kg of CO₂. These processes contribute to pollution while failing to meet the demand for sustainable, transparent options aligned with families’ values ## Solution Vuelve replaces cremation with biotransformation. Our proprietary inoculum accelerates natural decomposition without emissions, turning pets into fertile soil. We integrate tracking and a conscious grieving ritual, validated over 4 years with a 99% NPS. ## Revenue Model B2B2C via partnerships with veterinary clinics that refer clients at time of loss. In parallel, a B2C strategy using targeted digital marketing on Instagram and TikTok, focused on grief support and sustainability. ## Target Market Urban pet owners in Latin America (Peru, Chile, Colombia, Mexico), mainly middle–high income, who see pets as family and seek dignified, sustainable end-of-life solutions with higher willingness to pay. ## Social Impact People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence We have validated demand through 4+ years of operations, hundreds of clients, and NPS 99. Demand is driven by organic search and referrals, indicating high intent. Trends like pet humanization and sustainability reinforce a strong market need. ## Competitors Competitors include crematoriums like Ashkiwasi and Cenizas del Sol in Peru, Pleia in Colombia (composting), and informal burial. Most rely on incineration or non-standardized processes; none combine biotech, traceability, and experience like Vuelve. ## Founder Expertise Pía Pacheco (CEO): Industrial Engineer, Chevening Scholar, MSc in Climate Change, 6+ years leading projects. Gonzalo León (COO): Permaculture and bioprocess expert with 15 years’ experience and second-time founder, bringing key operational know-how. ## External Support In 2023, we won PEN 67,000 from ProInnóvate (Startup Perú) and PEN 5,000 from WISE Women in STEM (UDEP), used to expand the business. We also secured a new partner investing USD 40,000 for 12.5% equity. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9074* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # Wayra Watt · Clean Energy # Wayra Watt **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Energy **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Sketches **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Wayra Watt develops wind turbines made from recycled materials to produce clean, affordable energy. Our solution reduces waste and promotes the circular economy in communities with limited access to electricity. ## Climate Problem Wayra Watt addresses waste pollution and carbon emissions generated by conventional energy sources. It is important because it harnesses wind power to produce clean energy and promotes the circular economy through the use of recycled materials. ## Solution Wayra Watt transforms recycled materials into low-cost wind turbines. We collect waste to create wind turbines that provide clean electricity to energy-deprived households, reducing emissions through the circular economy. ## Revenue Model We will generate revenue by selling wind turbines made from recycled materials and through partnerships with organizations focused on renewable energy and the circular economy. ## Target Market Our target market includes communities and areas with wind energy potential and limited access to electricity, as well as organizations and projects interested in renewable energy, sustainability, and the circular economy. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Demand exists due to growing interest in renewable energy and sustainable solutions in areas with limited access to electricity. In addition, the increase in recyclable waste is driving alternatives based on the circular economy. ## Competitors At present, we do not identify any direct competitors in our region, as there are no other offerings focused on low-cost wind turbines made from recycled materials and designed for communities with limited access to energy. ## Founder Expertise I bring expertise in environmental engineering, sustainability, and renewable energy, with a focus on transforming recycled materials into innovative clean energy solutions that have a positive environmental and social impact. ## External Support Wayra Watt received support and recognition through the Impulso Joven program run by UNESCO, Nestlé, and Socialab, gaining access to mentorship and validation to strengthen the startup’s development. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10036* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # WindLever · Clean Energy # WindLever **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Energy **Impact Areas:** Mitigation **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch WindLever is a bladeless micro-wind generator that converts wind-induced vibrations into electricity. Its quiet, low-cost design provides clean micro-power for sensors, LED lighting, and low-power devices in off-grid or hard-to-access areas. ## Climate Problem Wireless sensors in remote monitoring systems often rely on batteries that are costly to replace, create waste and limit long-term operation. Clean autonomous micro-power is needed to keep them running. ## Solution WindLever converts airflow-induced vibrations into electricity through a bladeless electromagnetic design. It provides clean micro-power for sensors, LEDs and low-power devices, reducing battery dependence in remote monitoring. ## Revenue Model Venderemos unidades WindLever y kits piloto a proveedores de monitoreo IoT, minería, agricultura, infraestructura y proyectos de investigación, con ingresos por instalación, mantenimiento y soporte técnico. ## Target Market Organizations that deploy remote monitoring systems: IoT providers, mining and infrastructure operators, farms, research centres and environmental agencies needing clean micro-power for sensors. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Demand is supported by the growth of wireless sensor networks and IoT monitoring, where batteries are costly to replace and polluting. WindLever also received early validation from PUCP’s Environmental Innovation Challenge 2025. ## Competitors Indirect competitors are disposable batteries, small solar kits, micro-wind turbines and academic FIV harvesters. Locally, I have not identified a direct bladeless WindLever competitor yet. ## Founder Expertise I am an electrical engineer with knowledge in wind energy, particle image velocimetry to analyse vortex behaviour, and electrical generation using motors/generators. I also bring hands-on experience in electromagnetic prototyping. ## External Support WindLever has received academic and technical guidance for prototype development, but has not yet received commercial investment or external funding. The next step is field validation with partners. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8087* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # YakuSmart · Food & Agriculture # YakuSmart **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 4 **Website:** https://yakusmart.io --- ## Elevator Pitch YakuSmart uses AI to optimize irrigation in agriculture. By integrating soil, weather, and satellite data, we help farms reduce water waste and improve yields, tackling water scarcity in climate-vulnerable regions. ## Climate Problem Climate change is driving water scarcity and unpredictable rainfall, making irrigation inefficient and unreliable. Agriculture uses ~70% of freshwater, and poor irrigation worsens water depletion, threatening food production and farmer resilience. ## Solution YakuSmart delivers AI-powered irrigation decisions through a WhatsApp assistant. By combining agronomic knowledge with real-time data from soil sensors, weather, and satellites, we guide farmers on when and how much to irrigate, improving efficiency. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through a SaaS model, charging farms per hectare per year. This includes access to our AI irrigation recommendations, WhatsApp assistant, and sensor deployment, enabling scalable and recurring revenue as farms expand usage. ## Target Market Our target market is mid and large agro-export farms growing high-value crops (e.g. grapes, avocados, blueberries). We start in Latin America (Peru, Chile) and expand globally to regions facing water scarcity and intensive irrigated agriculture. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples ## Demand Evidence We have 9 paying pilot projects with agro-export farms covering over 100 hectares. Farmers actively use our recommendations, achieving up to 20% water savings, validating strong demand and clear value. ## Competitors Competitors include SupPlant, Instacrops, and Agurotech. Unlike them, we deliver more representative, soil-calibrated data and actionable irrigation decisions through a WhatsApp AI assistant embedded in farmers’ daily workflows ## Founder Expertise Our team combines AI, IoT, and commercial expertise. The founder is an AI researcher at Oxford with experience building and deploying ML systems; the team includes in-house hardware development and deep experience working with agro-export farms. ## External Support We are part of LIFT (Lucha Impact Founder Training), receiving mentorship and business support. We also raised $30K from an angel investor to develop and validate our solution through early pilots. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 7233* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # andean biofactorie · Food & Agriculture # andean biofactorie **Country:** Peru · LIMA **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Circular Economy **Stage:** Sketches **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Andean BioFactories builds autonomous, solar-powered modules that use inka underground engineering and IoT to grow nutrient dense food in extreme climates. We eliminate fragile supply chains, providing food security with a net zero carbon footprint. ## Climate Problem We tackle food insecurity in regions where extreme frost and fragile supply chains fail. By decentralizing production, we secure nutrition for isolated areas, cutting 90% of water use and eliminating high-carbon transport emissions from the coast. ## Solution We offer autonomous hypogeum biofactories. Using underground thermal insulation and solar-powered IoT, we maintain stable crops in extreme cold, enabling local, net-zero food production in Zero Ag zones where traditional farming is impossible. ## Revenue Model B2B/B2G sales of modular units to mines (ESG) and Govs. Revenue includes hardware, SaaS monitoring fees, and a circular barter system: we exchange tech for local crops to process/resell, ensuring liquidity and market access for remote communities. ## Target Market Target: Remote mines & regional gov in Peru. TAM: $150M (Local mining). SAM: $15M (Social budgets for 15 high-altitude mines). SOM: $600k (15 pilot units in Year 1). We save $12k/year per site in food transport & waste. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Refugees - Asylum-seekers and Internally Displaced People, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Mines like Antamina face 40% cost surcharges and ESG mandates to cut malnutrition. We fulfill these goals by saving 30% in frost waste and 90% water, turning social liabilities into sustainable, low-OPEX assets with high local demand. ## Competitors Key competitors include Andean Superfood and Andean Foods. In biotech, AS Laboratorios , NeoBiotec , and Agromillora are leaders. Other local actors are Biotecnova and the Camposol biofactory. ## Founder Expertise Our multidisciplinary team combines high-tech with biology: David (MSc Data Science) leads predictive modeling; Andre matos (Mechatronics) designs the autonomous IoT hardware; and Ana sandoval (Agronomics) optimizes crop protocols for extreme environments ## External Support The project is backed by academic R&D through my University Thesis (PUCP), providing a validated technical framework in Mechatronics and Data Science. This includes lab-tested prototypes and peer-reviewed thermal modeling. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 10040* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # aulas abiertas · Food & Agriculture # aulas abiertas **Country:** Peru · Punchana **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Adaptation, Nature-Based **Stage:** Sketches **Team Size:** 5 **Website:** https://fundacionipsa.pe --- ## Elevator Pitch Uso del conocimiento local para la gestion del riesgo la inundacion ## Climate Problem Afectacion de poblacion rural por riesgo de inundaciones por desborde de los rios en la amazonia baja ## Solution Gestion del riesgo de inundacion de los rios con la puesta en valor del conocimiento ancestral en una comunidad eductiva mediante la implementacion de proyecto escolar que vincula con distintas competencias educativas, en aulas abiertas ## Revenue Model Etapa Piloto inicial finanaciada por ONGs, Etapa de validacion del Piloto Ofreciendo a la cooperacion, etapa de replicabilidad al Gobiernos (UGEL; GL, GR y GN) y proyecto acabado a empresas con resposabilidad social ## Target Market Estudiantes de 1ro secudaria ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence Si, escaso proyectos de aprendizaje en las instituciones educativas ## Competitors Ninguno ## Founder Expertise Coordinador de proyectos, especialista en articular saber ancestral y conocimiento cientifico y proyectos de multiactores y multiniveles ## External Support Ninguno --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8104* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # ecoefelita · Efficiency # ecoefelita **Country:** Peru · Piura **Category:** Efficiency **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy, Nature-Based **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 5 **Website:** — --- ## Elevator Pitch Economía Ambiente Comodidad ## Climate Problem Energías limpias, es importante porque beneficia tanto económicamente, como para nuestra salud. ## Solution Energías limpias, para un ambiente saludable, evitando lo tradicional, ya que muchas veces fallan por semanas, afectando a los ciudadanos, además con este nuevo sistema, habría más demanda laboral. ## Revenue Model Mediante convenios con empresas interesadas al cambio positivo en la salud humana y ambiental. ## Target Market Profecionales, empresarios, ciudadanos de alto rango. ## Social Impact Roma - Sinti and Travelers, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, Refugees - Asylum-seekers and Internally Displaced People, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence Porque aquellas personas son cociente que es lo mejor tanto como para su presupuesto y colaborar con el medio ambiente. ## Competitors No. ## Founder Expertise Tenemos experiencia por las diversas carreras que estamos estudiando, además de tener conocimiento en lo más destacado para nuestro proyecto. Aún así seguimos aprendiendo. ## External Support He recibido apoyo sistemático, económico, y lo más importante lealtad,etc. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9564* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # more kind nature · Clean Industry # more kind nature **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Clean Industry **Impact Areas:** Circular Economy **Stage:** Prototype **Team Size:** 3 **Website:** https://www.instagram.com/mkn.pe?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== --- ## Elevator Pitch A sustainable fashion brand (slow fashion) that seeks to restore the value of clothing and promote responsible consumption through personalization and garments made from recycled materials. Inspired by the ocean and surf style. ## Climate Problem My project addresses textile waste and unsustainable fashion production by promoting more conscious manufacturing and consumption. In Peru, the textile industry has huge potential, but sustainable production systems are still underdeveloped, making clima ## Solution We are building a sustainable fashion brand that transforms discarded materials into personalized products through ethical local production in Peru, reducing textile waste and promoting responsible consumption through lasting design. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through personalized, limited-edition fashion made from repurposed materials. By creating unique, long-lasting pieces through slow production, we increase product value, encourage conscious consumption, and support premium pricing. ## Target Market Our target audience is high-income, environmentally conscious consumers in Lima and global lifestyle destinations who value sustainability, travel, nature, and adventure sports. They seek unique, long-lasting products that reflect their identity and value ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty ## Demand Evidence There is a growing niche of high-income consumers linked to travel, nature, and adventure sports who already purchase high-end international lifestyle brands but no brand that produces clothes using the very equipment used in the sport recycled. ## Competitors International premium sport fashion brands targeting consumers connected to travel, outdoor culture and adventure sports. There are few local brands in this niche, but none combining sustainability, recycling, personalization, and premium design. ## Founder Expertise As a creative director I bring experience in advertising, branding, and storytelling to shape the project’s identity and positioning. I have lead brands for years but now I work with skilled local makers combining creativity with technical expertise. ## External Support Brand collaborations --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9402* *Ingested: 2026-05-25* # qumir sunqu · Food & Agriculture # qumir sunqu **Country:** Peru · Lima **Category:** Food & Agriculture **Impact Areas:** Mitigation, Adaptation, Nature-Based **Stage:** Launched **Team Size:** 2 **Website:** https://www.instagram.com/qumirsunqu/ --- ## Elevator Pitch Qumir Sunqu is a Peruvian environmental education and sustainability startup that designs hands-on experiences, botanical workshops, and eco-educational activities for children, adults, and businesses. Through creative and practical methodologies ## Climate Problem Qumir Sunqu combats environmental disengagement and the lack of climate education through sustainable workshops and eco-educational experiences that promote responsible habits, well-being, and climate action in communities and businesses. ## Solution Qumir Sunqu offers workshops, botanical experiences, and sustainable activities that provide practical and creative education on environmental stewardship, responsible consumption, and connecting with nature to drive real behavioral change. ## Revenue Model We generate revenue through environmental workshops, sustainable experiences, corporate events, educational programs, eco-educational events, and partnerships with brands and institutions committed to sustainability and social impact. ## Target Market Companies, municipalities, schools, organizations, and individuals interested in sustainability, well-being, and environmental education—particularly in Lima and urban communities seeking eco-educational experiences with social and climate impact. ## Social Impact Indigenous Peoples, Migrants, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women ## Demand Evidence The growing demand for sustainable initiatives, environmental workshops, and ESG programs among companies and institutions, combined with our experience conducting workshops and projects with organizations and communities, underscores the market’s need for such offerings. ## Competitors There are eco-friendly workshops and sustainable ventures in Lima, but Qumir Sunqu stands out for integrating environmental education, well-being, creative experiences, and climate action with a community-focused approach and social impact. ## Founder Expertise I am an agronomist, environmental educator, and 2024 climate leader. I have experience in sustainable projects, botanical workshops, and urban agriculture, and I work with businesses, NGOs, and vulnerable communities. ## External Support Qumir Sunqu has participated in sustainability and climate leadership programs such as “Lima, Women for Climate,” and has also collaborated with organizations such as the IOM and KFHI on community environmental and educational projects. --- *Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 9563* *Ingested: 2026-05-25*