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Arya Solar has developed a smart solar panel system that increases energy efficiency through real-time performance monitoring and automated cleaning technologies. This innovation not only supports SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by making clean energy more accessible, but also contributes to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by reducing carbon emissions and promoting resilient energy infrastructure in urban areas.
Sineo Packaging is a UAE-based company offering eco-friendly, paper-based packaging as an alternative to single-use plastic. Their innovation tackles environmental challenges in the food industry by reducing plastic waste, directly supporting UN SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
MatlubApps develops AI-powered mobile applications that solve practical problems in education, communication, and sustainability. For example, Fixy helps users write more accurately by correcting grammar in over 100 languages, while Movy offers children a safe video platform by filtering educational content. Their English Speaking Practice app enables affordable, personalized language learning with AI-driven conversation tools. These innovations directly support SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by making digital learning more accessible, safe, and inclusive for underserved communities and individuals with limited resources.
Bistek is a Turkish technology company founded by Musab Talha Akpınar, specializing in AI-powered smart city and environmental solutions. Originally focused on bicycle-related technologies, the company now designs computer vision systems that improve urban safety, promote sustainable transportation, and support data-driven decision-making in both public and private sectors. This interview reveals how Bistek's scalable innovations help cities become safer, greener, and more efficient while empowering individuals and institutions through real-time data and sustainable design principles.
Kiklos Architects is a UAE-based architecture studio rethinking what it means to build sustainably. Founded by Grammatiki Zamani with a vision of creating an inclusive, ethical, and safe working environment, the company extends these values into its architectural practice. As a Certified B Corporation, Kiklos embeds sustainability through the reuse of building structures, recommendations for carbon-neutral materials, and a commitment to low-emission operations. Their innovation is not just in design but in structuring a business where integrity shapes every decision. In a region where cost often outweighs conscience, Kiklos quietly proves that values-led design can still lead the way.
Kiswa UAE is a social enterprise that provides a second life for used clothing. They pick up items from individuals throughout the UAE, sort them, and either reuse, donate, or repurpose them. This is a simple yet effective solution that minimizes textile wastage, saves the planet, and benefits locals. It also makes clothing recycling easy and worthwhile for all, so more individuals can participate from the convenience of their homes.
Seyhan Alüminyum is a woman-led local business in Türkiye that produces aluminum window and door systems, offering durable and energy-efficient solutions for buildings. By investing in modern machinery with the support of a regional development agency, the company has expanded its production capacity and created new job opportunities. This innovation contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.
The Respect Company offers biodegradable and health-safe cleaning products such as detergent in water-soluble sheets, which represent a sustainable alternative to traditional products on the market. This innovation contributes directly to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by reducing the use of harmful chemicals, minimizing waste and promoting a responsible business culture.
In Puebla there is no such thing as an original ice cream parlor. All gelato businesses have different percentages of fat and industrial ingredients in their product, which affect the consumer's health. That is why at Helados Naturalmente Ricos they focused on creating an authentic gelato. Their goal is to provide a dessert which does not affect the consumer if consumed daily or almost daily, the local ingredients do not have a great negative environmental impact, and at the same time the environment is cared for with the supplies that are available to deliver the product.
La innovación de Guardianes de Calpan reside en su capacidad para construir puentes. Estos vínculos son gestionados por la cooperativa con el objetivo de brindar formación continua a los agricultores locales, conectarlos con compradores y restauranteros de distintos niveles, y ofrecer experiencias de turismo rural y sostenible que fortalecen tanto la economía local como el vínculo entre campo y ciudad.
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The innovation of Guardianes de Calpan lies in its ability to build bridges. These alliances are managed by the cooperative with the aim of providing ongoing training to local farmers, connecting them with buyers and restaurateurs at different levels, and offering rural and sustainable tourism experiences that strengthen both the local economy and the rural-urban relationship.
Infinite Roots is a Hamburg-based biotech company revolutionizing sustainable food production through mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi. By using fermentation technology and agro-industrial byproducts, they create nutritious, meat-like food alternatives that significantly reduce water use, carbon emissions, and land consumption. This innovation supports multiple UN SDGs, including Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), and Climate Action (SDG 13).
Grievy is a Cologne-based startup that understands that people grieve individually. By combining psychology and technology, they are creating an innovative way to tackle mental health SDG 3.
Palais is a retail interior company whose core innovation lies in transforming their entire supply chain. They prioritize ethical production and high-quality designs from the start. Founded in 2018, the company partnered with survivors of human trafficking in India, supporting reintegration into society through fair wages and safe working conditions. Since then, working with more conventional suppliers who can achieve scale and innovation as well, they contribute to SDGs 1, 5, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 17 by making their supply chain more sustainable through circular design, organic materials, waste reduction and small-scale production.
Una Gama is a Sri Lankan enterprise that pioneers sustainable construction through bamboo. Their innovation tackles some of the most urgent global challenges, including climate change, poverty, and unsustainable urban growth, by offering a scalable alternative to carbon-intensive building practices.
Through a locally embedded bamboo supply chain, Una Gama provides durable, low-carbon housing using Cement Bamboo Frame Technology (CBFT). Their mission to decarbonize Sri Lanka’s construction industry directly supports several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 1 (No Poverty).
This innovation is not just about materials, it’s about transformation. Una Gama creates regenerative systems that empower local communities, reduce emissions, and challenge outdated perceptions of what sustainable building can look like.
Balao’s shoes are more than just a fashion item, they are environmentally sustainable and innovative. The CEO of the company, Antoine Kecskes, transforms used soccer balls, tennis balls and other sports equipment to manufacture them. He is giving a whole new life to materials that were otherwise destined to be thrown away. This innovation supports, amongst others, Sustainable Development Goal 12 : Responsible Consumption and Production.
WILDPLASTIC® is a Hamburg-based social enterprise dedicated to removing plastic waste from the environment and giving it a second life. "We work with collection organizations around the world that gather plastic waste from the environment, what we call wild plastic. Our goal is to recycle this waste and return it to the cycle - not only to relieve the environment, but also to reduce CO₂ emissions and improve working conditions" (M. Kronemeyer, personal communication, May 16, 2025). This waste is gathered, recycled, and used to create new products, such as packaging, shipping bags, and bin liners in partnership with regional partner organizations in nations like Ghana, Indonesia, and India. Founded with the aim of being financially sustainable but impact-driven rather than profit-maximizing, WILDPLASTIC® envisions a cleaner, more equitable world. The company’s mission is to bring wild plastic back into the cycle as much as possible and raise global awareness about the plastic pollution crisis.
Tiny Miracles is a hybrid social enterprise based in India and the Netherlands with the mission to systematically break the cycle of poverty in underserved communities. With its foundation, Tiny Miracles fights the roots of poverty and therefore offers programmes in the areas of education, healthcare, awareness-raising, training and youth development. These are complemented by a for-profit side that enables long-term empowerment by creating dignified employment through strategic partnerships.
The business actively contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Tiny Miracles aims to lift one million people out of poverty by 2030 and inspire others to replicate its model. As stated in their latest impact report, the strategy centers on “experimenting with innovative impact ideas that are scalable and measurable, where businesses are used as a force for good.”
Rotterzwam’s key innovation is its circular method of mushroom cultivation, using local organic waste instead of imported raw materials. This reduces waste and supports sustainable, local food production. Their work centers on three main themes: local food, education, and waste reduction, reflecting SDG 4, 12 and 13. Through guided tours and workshops, they educate the public on circular practices. While carbon reduction is a result, their primary contributions lie in promoting circularity and strengthening food resilience.
PureGreen’s innovation is a compact, easy-to-install water-saving adapter, available for both showers and sinks, which significantly reduces water and energy use, without sacrificing comfort. By applying the Venturi principle to mix air into the water stream, it maintains the sensation of a strong flow while using much less hot water.
Plastic & Product Recycling BV is a waste processing company that assists businesses in finding the most suitable processing methods for their waste streams, products, and materials. PP-Recycling specializes in the pre-sorting and separation of plastics and have the capability to fully process plastic into recycled grain, which can in a later process be reused to manufacture new products. The companies’ extensive expertise enables the creation of a fully circular supply chain by development of new products consisting of recycled grain.