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Banka BioLoo is an Indian social enterprise pioneering bio-digester technology to tackle open defecation and unsafe waste disposal. Founded by Namita Banka in collaboration with DRDO, the company has spent over fifteen years providing sustainable sanitation solutions in partnership with Indian Railways, schools, government institutions, and private developers. As Smriti Banka puts it, “At the end of the day, this is not an NGO but a business that provides a solution the world needs, while also creating social impact.”
AquaPulse is a technology-driven enterprise that brings precision aquaculture to small-scale fish farmers, by combining IoT water sensors, AI-driven analytics, and farmer-friendly digital platforms.
By preventing fish mortality, improving yields, and reducing harmful chemical use, it strengthens rural livelihoods while protecting aquatic ecosystems. In doing so, it advances global goals such as ending hunger through sustainable food production, fostering inclusive economic growth, and safeguarding life below water.
Rooftop is a social-enterprise education platform that connects learners with verified Indian folk and tribal master artists through curated live, on-demand, and at-home courses. By turning teaching into predictable, fairly paid work and delivering authentic, outcomes-based arts education, Rooftop advances SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth* and *SDG 4: Quality Education. As these practices take root in everyday spaces, it also strengthens **SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities* by keeping heritage arts alive, valued, and locally viable.
Wasted 360 Solutions is a Chennai-based social enterprise that tackles the challenge of recycling and waste management by focusing on hard-to-recycle "zero value waste" like cigarette butts, Tetra Pak cartons, and stained textiles, while upskilling and empowering informal waste workers. The business operates using a drop-off model for waste collection, reducing logistical emissions and making sustainable action more accessible for urban and high-income communities. By mobilizing communities, providing dignified work, and preventing landfill pollution, Wasted 360 Solutions directly supports multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Life on Land (SDG 15).
Vijeta Lifecare, through its Poshvic brand, is a food and nutrition company that provides natural and healthy products, with a focus on traditional wood-pressed oils. This business solution addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns through its focus on quality, transparency, and a circular economy approach. By sourcing directly from farmers, it also supports sustainable agriculture and provides consumers with nutrient-rich food for improved health and well-being.
On a cold November morning in Punjab, smoke hangs heavily in the air as farmers burn crop residue, knowing it will choke families and cities alike. Takachar transforms this despair into hope by converting residue into biochar directly in the field, improving soil health, generating income, and reducing emissions. This innovation addresses climate action and responsible consumption, proving that small machines can have a global impact while empowering communities.
In finance, accuracy is non-negotiable — every model, valuation, and risk assessment relies on numbers. A single incorrect data point can cascade into flawed decisions, potentially leading to significant financial losses. Yet the volume of corporate filings, regulatory reports, and financial disclosures continues to grow exponentially. Plux.ai operates at this critical intersection, building AI tools capable of processing vast document sets while ensuring outputs remain verifiable and reliable. The platform, described as “an AI financial analyst you can trust,” converts unstructured filings and PDFs into structured datasets, layering checks, heuristics, and citations to guarantee accuracy.
Its impact goes beyond speed: by automating repetitive extraction tasks, Plux.ai frees analysts to focus on interpretation, advisory, and strategic decision-making. The platform combines scale with precision, strengthening digital infrastructure for financial institutions and creating meaningful, high-skill work for professionals. This innovation addresses an urgent industry need: the ability to handle enormous datasets efficiently without compromising the exacting standards of finance.
Fibroheal is pioneering the use of silk proteins as a biomaterial for advanced wound care, creating sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic products. This innovation not only accelerates healing for acute and chronic wounds but also promotes responsible resource use and circular economy practices. By aligning science with purpose, Fibroheal directly advances SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production).
It is no secret that the textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. While some studies rank it second, other sources such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) point to it as responsible for between 8% and 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Colombia is no exception. Although the fashion industry is an important driver of the economy, with a market value of $5.04 billion in 2024 and accounting for 8.5% of industrial GDP (i.e., 1.2% of the total economy), the country's recycling and waste utilization figures still have plenty room for improvement. According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE), the rate of recycling and reuse of solid waste in Colombia was only 11.8% in 2019, the most recent figure available from the official source.
In this context, the Colombian brand Racketball has become an example of change. Racketball is a company with more than 47 years of experience, dedicated to the manufacture of sportswear, with a special focus on functional clothing for training and physical activities. This company stands out for emphasizing the use of advanced textile technology, such as quick-drying fabrics, antibacterial properties, and UV protection, combined with ergonomic design and functionality for the user's well-being, which has led it to establish itself in the market in 2024 approximately US$ 3M in sales.
Although Colombia is experiencing a boom in sports fashion, a phenomenon driven mainly by growing concern for health, well-being, and awareness of more responsible value chains, Racketball has stood out with a strong track record in the market as part of the Apparel-Textile CLUSTER in Antioquia, Colombia, since 2011.
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Para nadie es un secreto que la industria textil es una de las más contaminantes del mundo. Si bien algunos estudios la ubican en segundo lugar, otras fuentes como el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente (PNUMA) la señalan como responsable de entre el 8% y el 10% de las emisiones globales de gases de efecto invernadero.
En Colombia la situación no es la excepción. Aunque la industria de la moda es un motor importante para la economía, con un valor de mercado de $5.04 mil millones de dólares en 2024, y representa el 8.5% del PIB industrial (es decir, el 1.2% del total de la economía), las cifras de reciclaje y aprovechamiento de residuos en el país todavía tienen un amplio margen de mejora. Según el Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE), la tasa de reciclaje y nueva utilización de residuos sólidos en Colombia fue de sólo el 11.8% en 2019, la cifra más reciente disponible de la fuente oficial.
En este contexto, la marca colombiana Racketball se ha convertido en un ejemplo de cambio. Racketball, es una empresa con más de 47 años de trayectoria, se dedica a la fabricación de prendas de vestir deportivas, con especial foco en ropa funcional para entrenamientos y actividades físicas. Esta compañía destaca por enfatizar el uso de tecnología textil avanzada, como tejidos de secado rápido, propiedades antibacterianas y protección UV; combinados con un diseño ergonómico y funcionalidad para el bienestar del usuario lo que la ha llevado a establecerse en el 2024 con un aproxímado de US$ 3M.
Si bien, Colombia está viviendo un gran auge de la moda deportiva, este fenómeno, impulsado principalmente por la creciente preocupación por la salud, bienestar y la conciencia por cadenas de valor más responsable, Racketball ha destacado con una gran trayectoria en el mercado siendo parte del CLUSTER Confección - Textil en Antioquia Colombia desde el año 2011.
In 2024, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), approximately 8.2% of the global population suffered from hunger, and 28% of the population (2.3 billion people) faced moderate or severe food insecurity. Colombia is no exception. According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE, 2025), 27.6% of the population (14.44 million people) experience moderate or severe food insecurity, and 5.2% (2.75 million) experience severe food insecurity. The World Food Programme (2024) indicates that only one out of three Colombians has an acceptable level of food consumption, while just over half of the population resorts to coping strategies such as eating less-preferred foods, reducing portion sizes, and/or decreasing the number of daily meals.
The World Bank (2022) notes that traditional agriculture consumes 70% of the world’s available freshwater, and according to CELAC (2025), infrastructure and transportation costs are key determinants of food access and prices, with the greatest impact on peripheral and/or isolated territories.
AFOOD directly addresses these challenges through the development of aquaponic farms, designed to confront issues related to food insecurity in Colombia and other Latin American countries. “We can use what we know and what we have developed to address a painful challenge: hunger in Colombia”. This innovation contributes to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2. Zero Hunger, 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12. Responsible Consumption and Production, and 13. Climate Action.
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En 2024, según informe de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura – FAO – aproximadamente el 8.2% de la población mundial sufrió de hambre, y el 28 % de la población (2.3 mil millones de personas) enfrentaron inseguridad alimentaria moderada o grave. Colombia no es la excepción, según el Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística – DANE – (2025) el 27,6% de la población (14,44 millones de personas) experimentan inseguridad alimentaria moderada o grave, y el 5,2% (2,75 millones) experimentan inseguridad alimentaria severa. El Programa Mundial de Alimentos (2024) indica que sólo uno de cada tres colombianos tiene un consumo aceptable de alimentos, mientras que un poco más de la mitad de la población acude a estrategias de afrontamiento como consumir alimentos menos preferidos, disminuir el tamaño de las porciones y/o reducir el número de comidas al día.
El Banco Mundial (2022) indica que la agricultura tradicional ocupa el 70% del agua dulce disponible en el mundo, y de acuerdo con la CEPAL (2025), la infraestructura y costos de transporte son determinantes del acceso y precio de los alimentos, y afectan con mayor intensidad a territorios periféricos y/o aislados.
AFOOD aborda directamente estas problemáticas mediante el desarrollo de granjas acuapónicas, diseñadas para enfrentar retos asociados con la inseguridad alimentaria en Colombia y otros países de Latinoamérica. “Podemos usar lo que sabemos y lo que hemos desarrollado para resolver un reto que duele: el hambre en Colombia”. Esta innovación contribuye a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) 2. Hambre Cero, 11. Ciudades y Comunidades Sostenibles, 12. Producción y Consumo Responsables, y 13. Acción por el Clima.
The innovation of D'MIEL arises in response to two of today’s most urgent environmental challenges: deforestation and the progressive disappearance of pollinators.
In the case of deforestation, Colombia lost 1,070 km² of forest in 2024, representing a 35% increase compared to the previous year (Ministry of Environment, cited by Reuters, 2025). The loss of forest cover reduces the ecosystems’ capacity to capture carbon, harms biodiversity, and decreases water availability.
On the other hand, the decline of bee populations and other pollinators poses a direct threat to global food security. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), nearly 75% of the world’s food crops depend to some degree on pollination, whether to improve their yield, quality, or stability. However, approximately 35% of global agricultural production depends directly and essentially on this process — meaning that without pollinators, these crops could not properly develop. The decrease in bee populations could reduce the availability and quality of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and oils, affecting not only ecosystems but also the global economy and human nutrition.
D'MIEL seeks to address this issue by installing beehives in areas at risk of deforestation, transforming land previously used for livestock or monocultures into productive natural reserves. In this way, it directly contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
According to Alfonso Neisa, “the innovation consists in creating an economic system that replaces activities that drive deforestation, such as livestock farming or monocultures, with a model that protects nature and makes it productive through bees.”
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La innovación de D'MIEL surge en respuesta a dos de los problemas ambientales más urgentes de la actualidad: la deforestación y la desaparición progresiva de los polinizadores.
En el caso de la deforestación, Colombia perdió 1.070 km² de bosque en 2024, lo que representó un incremento del 35% respecto al año anterior (Ministerio de Ambiente, citado por Reuters, 2025). La pérdida de cobertura forestal reduce la capacidad de los ecosistemas para capturar carbono, afecta la biodiversidad y disminuye la disponibilidad de agua.
Por otro lado, el descenso de las poblaciones de abejas y otros polinizadores representa una amenaza directa para la seguridad alimentaria global. Según la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), cerca del 75% de los cultivos alimentarios del mundo dependen en alguna medida de la polinización, ya sea para mejorar su rendimiento, calidad o estabilidad. Sin embargo, aproximadamente el 35% de la producción agrícola global depende de forma directa y esencial de este proceso, es decir, sin polinizadores, estos cultivos no podrían desarrollarse adecuadamente. La disminución de las abejas podría reducir la disponibilidad y calidad de frutas, verduras, semillas y aceites, afectando no solo a los ecosistemas, sino también a la economía global y la nutrición humana.
D'MIEL busca dar respuesta a esta problemática mediante la instalación de colmenas en áreas en riesgo de deforestación, transformando terrenos destinados a ganadería o monocultivos en reservas naturales productivas. De esta forma, contribuye directamente a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS).
De acuerdo con Alfonso Neisa, “la innovación consiste en crear un sistema económico que sustituya las actividades que generan deforestación, como la ganadería o los monocultivos, por un modelo que protege la naturaleza y la hace productiva a través de las abejas”.
According to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), road construction fragments natural habitats, affecting both animal and plant species. It is estimated that transportation infrastructure is responsible for 23% of global deforestation (FAO, 2020). The manufacturing and construction of roads, in addition to the increase in vehicle use, contribute significantly to climate change. The transportation industry is responsible for approximately 15% of global CO₂ emissions (UN, 2021). Construction can also generate sediments and contaminants that affect rivers and wetlands. For example, in developing countries, the use of machinery and excavations increases sedimentation in bodies of water, affecting communities and aquatic ecosystems (WHO, 2019). The production of materials like cement and asphalt requires high amounts of energy. The cement industry, for instance, generates about 8% of global CO₂ emissions (IEA, 2020).
Conscious of these challenges, INGELABSP sought an alternative for sustainable development, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation. For this reason, they developed a circular economy model to maximize available resources and minimize waste generation. "We knew it was vital to find a solution that not only met technical standards but also was energy efficient and contributed to the environmental needs of our country," states Omar Gutiérrez Valdión.
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Según la FAO (Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación), la construcción de carreteras fragmenta hábitats naturales, afectando a especies animales y vegetales. Se estima que la infraestructura de transporte es responsable del 23% de la deforestación global (FAO, 2020).
La fabricación y construcción de carreteras, además del aumento en el uso de vehículos, contribuyen significativamente al cambio climático. La industria del transporte es responsable de aproximadamente el 15% de las emisiones globales de CO₂ (ONU, 2021).
La construcción puede generar sedimentos y contaminantes que afectan ríos y humedales. Por ejemplo, en países en desarrollo, el uso de maquinaria y excavaciones aumenta la sedimentación en cuerpos de agua, afectando comunidades y ecosistemas acuáticos (OMS, 2019).
La producción de materiales como cemento y asfalto requiere altas cantidades de energía. La industria del cemento, por ejemplo, genera cerca del 8% de las emisiones globales de CO₂ (IEA, 2020). SIENTE ALGO DESCONECTADOS LOS PARRAFOS PARECE UN LISTADO DE PURAS CIFRAS, HAGAN UNA HISTORIA CON ESO.
Conscientes de estos desafíos, en INGELABSP buscamos una alternativa para el desarrollo sostenible, la eficiencia energética y la mitigación del cambio climático. Por esa razón, desarrollamos un modelo de economía circular para maximizar los recursos disponibles y minimizar la generación de residuos.
"Sabíamos que era vital encontrar una solución que no solo cumpliera con los estándares técnicos, sino que también fuera energéticamente eficiente y contribuyera a las necesidades ambientales de nuestro país", afirma Omar Gutiérrez Valdion