Green Technology Startup Initiative
The Initiative
Startups are not only transforming markets and economic growth; some are helping save the planet. Venture capital investment in startups has surged to its highest level ever – $148 billion last year alone. More than 40 Venture Capital-backed companies achieved billion-dollar valuations and joined the unicorn club.
The UN Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment is launching a pioneering initiative gathering all actors of the green technology startup scene to identify, communicate and shed light on the contributions of this fast-growing sector. The programme will act as an accelerator and incubator of startup innovation for the environment as it examines the enabling policies and actions required to use such innovation to transform the world into greener and more sustainable living.
As a first step towards supporting the establishment of a global Green Technology Startup alliance, the Green Technology Startup Initiative will showcase some ground-breaking innovations for the planet presented by Startups from around the world with in-depth sessions focusing on specific projects, financing and the policy support required to mainstream solutions and to bridge the technology divide.
To join the community, please contact: info@un-spbf.org
2019 Green Tech Startup Marathon
The Green Tech Startup Marathon, hosted by the President of the UN Environment Assembly during the 2nd Global Session of the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment witnessed 9 startups from around the world pitching their ground-breaking innovations for the planet to a panel of experts and engaging the conversation on scaling up, empowerment, financing and the policy support required to mainstream solutions and to bridge the technology divide.
Featured Pitches
Jose-Manuel Moller, CEO of Algramo, Chile
Angelo Campus, CEO of Boxpower, United States
Sandeep Ahuja, Co-Founder of Cove.tool, United States
Przemek Pyziel, CEO of Planet Heroes, Poland
Shutong Jiang, CEO of Soarability, China
Featured Discussions
‘Africa as a digital continent’ says tech startup founder
In an interview for the UNSPBF Green Technology Startup Initiative, Victor Shikoli from HydroIQ sets out his company’s vision for a digitally interconnected water industry in Africa.
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3D printing: making the ‘new normal’ circular
Looking towards a COVID-19 recovery, the Founder and CEO of Plast’If, suggests an alternative to our current linear economy involving ‘zero waste’ 3D technology.
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Raising awareness of an invisible problem
Founder and CEO of Turtle Bags tells her story on exposing and tackling the issue of plastic waste in the UK
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Clearing the world of waste using ‘rubbish’ data
It’s a scourge of modern-day life for the vast majority of us. Strewn across our streets, seas and countryside. Clogging drains and filling landfills. Waste is perhaps the most visible, the most unsightly, manifestation of humans addiction to conveniently packaged stuff.
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The Young Champion of the Earth ‘greening’ how we eat
Like the popular fitness apps, which help users track their exercise activities, food intake and more, an app called Evocco aims to give consumers information about their shopping habits to help cut their carbon footprint by estimating the climate impact of their choices.
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Building a sustainable future with a Forbes 30 Under 30 winner
“It still shocks me the sheer number of people who don’t know that buildings contribute 40% to global carbon emissions.”
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Green Technology Startup Receives MIT Solve Award
The Chilean social enterprise and SPBF Green Technology Startup contributor – Algramo – has received backing from the prestigious MIT Solve mentorship programme for providing an innovative solution for cutting single-use packaging and tackling urban poverty.
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Young Agro-Innovators Named in the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Asia
Dhruv Khanna and Ullas Samrat were featured on the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for their innovative work in the field of agriculture that drives environmental and economical sustainability in India.
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