Partners

The Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP)
The Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) is the venture space that leverages CGIAR’s legacy in research and innovation to co-design, accelerate, and de-risk the development and deployment of science-based solutions for sustainable agriculture and climate action. A4IP entrepreneurs pioneer models to bridge research products from lab to market, create demand for CGIAR science, and strengthen its role in the innovation ecosystem. The initiative plays a catalytic role for entrepreneurial scientists, startups, and other strategic partners driving innovation that will make our agri-food systems healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable.A4IP is an initiative powered by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT; a CGIAR research center.

CGIAR
CGIAR works for a world with sustainable and resilient food, land, and water systems that deliver diverse, healthy, safe, sufficient, and affordable diets, and ensure improved livelihoods and greater social equality, within planetary and regional environmental boundaries. Our mission is to deliver science and innovation that advance the transformation of food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. One CGIAR is the integration of CGIAR’s capabilities, knowledge, assets, people, and global presence for a new era of interconnected and partnership-driven research towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. The Alliance focuses on the nexus of agriculture, nutrition, and environment. We work with local, national, and multinational partners across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean, and with the public and private sectors and civil society. With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people in a climate crisis. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis.

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international, research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society and the private sector to solve water problems in developing countries and scale up solutions. Through partnership, IWMI combines research on the sustainable use of water and land resources, knowledge services and products with capacity strengthening, dialogue and policy analysis to support implementation of water management solutions for agriculture, ecosystems, climate change and inclusive economic growth. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, IWMI is a CGIAR Research Center with Offices in 13 countries and a global network of scientists operating in more than 30 countries.

CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions (Nature+)
The CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions aims to re-imagine, co-create and implement nature-positive solutions-based agri-food systems that equitably support food and livelihoods while ensuring that agriculture is a net positive contributor to biodiversity and nature.

EAN University
La Universidad Ean, pionera y líder en la promoción y apoyo al emprendimiento en Colombia, es el hogar de Ean Impacta, un programa y plataforma diseñada para apoyar y fomentar el emprendimiento sostenible. Ean Impacta crea, transforma y financia soluciones sostenibles con alto potencial de crecimiento. La plataforma ofrece recursos, orientación y herramientas para ayudar a las personas a desarrollar y hacer crecer sus ideas de negocio hasta convertirlas en empresas exitosas. Aspectos clave de Ean Impacta incluyen: - Desarrollo de emprendimiento: Brindando educación y capacitación a aspirantes a emprendedores. - Apoyo empresarial: Ofreciendo mentoría, oportunidades de networking y asistencia financiera. - Enfoque en sostenibilidad: Enfatizando prácticas empresariales responsables ambiental y socialmente. Impacta - Emprendimiento Sostenible tiene como objetivo consolidar una nueva generación de emprendedores sostenibles, reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, fortalecer la clase media y financiar proyectos sostenibles. Al ofrecer programas de incubación y aceleración, soluciones a desafíos de innovación, conexiones de valor, servicios de asesoría, acceso a herramientas tecnológicas y financiamiento, Impacta fomenta la creación y transformación de negocios sostenibles.

Green Business Office of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia
The Green Business Office is an advisory department under the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, responsible for promoting and supporting sustainable economic growth by fostering green businesses and their types within the framework of the National Green Business Plan. Its main functions include: • Policy Development: Creation and implementation of policies and guidelines to encourage green business practices. • Business Support: Managing the provision of resources, training, and incentives for green businesses. • Certification: Establishing standards and certifying environmentally friendly companies. • Market Development: Promoting the consumption of green products and services.

GIZ Colombia
GIZ Colombia is the Colombian branch of the German development agency, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). It operates as a non-profit organization committed to fostering sustainable development in Colombia. GIZ Colombia focuses on a variety of areas, including: - Economic development: Promoting inclusive and ecological economic growth, particularly in rural areas. - Peacebuilding: Supporting state institutions and civil society in conflict resolution and prevention. - Environmental protection: Implementing green business models and promoting sustainable resource management. - Social development: Improving living conditions for marginalized groups and promoting education and training.

Rockstart
With a global network and offices in Bogotá, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen, our mission is to support and empower founders to drive their growth with positive global impact. We know from experience that early-stage entrepreneurs face challenges and obstacles crucial for their startups' growth, which is why our team guides them on optimizing time and resources to achieve the best possible performance. We offer proven solutions for entrepreneurs to scale and grow rapidly through our specialized programs in energy, agribusiness, and emerging technologies based on our pillars of growth, fundraising, networking, and readiness.