Eco-Challenge / Eco-Reto Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises and 1 other, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Latin America and Global-South.
This grant promotes eco-conscious business models and sustainable solutions in emerging economies, empowering entrepreneurs and change-makers through innovation. It targets startups and social enterprises developing sustainable business practices in the Global South.
About this grant
This grant supports eco-conscious and sustainable business models in emerging economies, backing entrepreneurs and change-makers developing innovative environmental solutions. It welcomes early-stage ventures and established businesses looking to scale sustainable practices across circular economy, sustainable buildings and renewable energy sectors. Startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, social enterprises and nonprofits can apply if they operate in or target emerging economies in Latin America and the Global South. Applicants should demonstrate a clear environmental impact, innovation-focused approaches to sustainability and commitment to scaling their practices. The funding is available as grants and prize awards to ventures at idea, research and development, prototype, pilot, pre-seed, seed and Series A stages.
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Key requirements
- ✓Eco-conscious or sustainable business model focus
- ✓Operating in or targeting emerging economies
- ✓Innovation in sustainable solutions
- ✓Change-maker or entrepreneur status
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Eco-Challenge / Eco-Reto?
- Eligibility covers organisations in LATAM, GLOBAL-SOUTH; startup, sme, social-enterprise, nonprofit.
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Circular economy funding supports reuse, repair, remanufacturing, product redesign and secondary materials markets. Grants tend to back pilots with businesses and local authorities, while tenders buy collection, sorting and recovery services. Applicants are usually asked to show the material flows involved and who will buy the recovered output.
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