What is happening at CATAL1.5°T right now?

All members of the CATAL1.5°T Initiative gather in front of GIZ building in Berlin.

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Get to know the CATAL1.5°T Initiative team

08.08.2024Ann Regala, GIZ

Meet the CATAL1.5°T staff and learn about the vital role of climate tech start-ups in achieving a net-zero future.

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Start-Ups

Pre-Accelerator

Accelerator

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ESOS

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West Africa

Latin America

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West Africa

Launch of the UX in Climate Training

24.09.2024 - 07:00 UTC-7

The call for applications for the UX in Climate program is now open. This project aims to support and empower women entrepreneurs in the climate tech sector in West Africa.

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Accelerator finalist Vexxel uses biotech for a more sustainable agriculture

09.09.2024

The Argentinian start-up Vexxel is revolutionising the agriculture sector in Latin America with their innovative approach to reducing chemical fertiliser use through biodegradable nano-capsules.

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Discover how our accelerator finalist, Cirkula, addresses food waste

23.08.2024

The start-up Cirkula is making a significant impact in the food sector by helping businesses manage food waste and reduce CO2 emissions through easily accessible technology.

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Get to know the CATAL1.5°T Initiative team

08.08.2024Ann Regala, GIZ

Meet the CATAL1.5°T staff and learn about the vital role of climate tech start-ups in achieving a net-zero future.

The batch 1 of the Pre-accelerator programme in Latin America gathered for a group photo during their bootcamp

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CATAL1.5°T Initiative in Latin America Launches the First Bootcamp for its Pre-Accelerator Program

11.08.2024Josué García, GIZ

The CATAL1.5°T initiative's Pre-Accelerator Program bootcamp for Latin America was held on July 29 to July 31 in Monterrey, Mexico. The program selected 20 promising climate tech start-ups from the region to receive funding, training, and mentorship. The bootcamp included sessions on ESG criteria and business development, and featured outstanding speakers from the ecosystem. The program aims to support start-ups in their growth and innovation efforts, with two more cohorts to follow.

microTERRA staff showing their innovative approach to agricultural wastewater treatment

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microTERRA’s impact on water sustainability & health – meet our accelerator finalist

12.08.2024

The start-up microTERRA is making waves in the climate tech sector with their innovative approach to agricultural wastewater treatment and sustainable food ingredients.

The speakers and facilitators of the ESG training in Senegal for VCs during a session discussion

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ESG Training for Venture Capital funds held in West Africa

18.07.2024Leon Pelt and Milena Stolz, GIZ

Seven selected West African Venture Capital (VC) firms participated in a training on best practices in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles tailored to the needs of VCs. The training was provided by VentureESG and hosted by the CATAL1.5°T Initiative. The training was all about how the VC firms can succeed in aligning their operational processes and investment decisions with best practices in ESG and become regional leaders in the field.

Sofía Elizalde, Technical Advisor for NAMA PyME; Erika Sánchez, Technical Advisor for the CATAL1.5°T Initiative; Bianca Corona, Technical Advisor for Recuperación Verde; and Itzel Alcérreca, Technical Advisor for the Mexican-German Climate Change Alliance at Impact Days in Mexico

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CATAL1.5°T Initiative present at Impact Days in Mexico City

15.07.2024Josué García, GIZ

On June 20 Erika Sanchez from the CATAL1.5°T Initiative took part in the panel "Are Social and Economic Development at Odds?", which was held during the Impact Days – an event organized by Impact Hub in Mexico City. The panel looked at different perspectives on challenges and opportunities identified in green economy businesses, climate financing, and climate and technology entrepreneurship. The CATAL1.5°T Initiative also confirmed future calls for its Accelerator and Pre-Accelerator programs, along with a series of 'climathons' (climate hackathons) in Latin America.

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Event

West Africa

ESG Training for West African Venture Capital Investors

18.07.2024 - 07:00 UTC-7

The West African CATAL1.5°T platform will offer an intensive two-day training on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in Senegal to which selected West African Venture Capital (VC) investors have been invited.

Participants from the first Bootcamp for the Acceleration Programme of the CATAL1.5°T Initiative

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First CATAL1.5°T Bootcamp for the Accelerator Program Bootcamp held in Latin America

25.05.2024Josué García Pérez, GIZ

Ten Climate Tech start-ups from four Latin American countries have begun their acceleration process with the first CATAL1.5°T Acceleration Bootcamp. During the program they will have access to funding of 100K euros, mentoring and networking sessions to enhance their development.

Radiant smiles light up the Global Workshop of the CATAL1.5°T Initiative as participants come together in a spirit of collaboration and innovation.

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Empowering Climate-Tech Start-ups: Insights from the CATAL1.5°T Global Workshop 

28.05.2024Angeli Regala, GIZ

CATAL1.5°T Initiative to advance efforts in supporting climate tech start-ups

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CATAL1.5°T launches its acceleration program dedicated to SMEs and start-ups in West Africa

24.04.2024Morgane Awu, Communication Officer, Investisseurs & Partenaires

The CATAL1.5°T acceleration program is officially launched in West Africa. 30 companies in the climate sector will benefit from technical and financial support to accelerate their growth.

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Launch of the CATAL1.5°T video

26.10.2023The catalist-Team

This video explains the CATAL1.5°T Initiative's purpose in less than three minutes

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CATAL1.5°T at the UNCCC Climate week in Panama

01.11.2023Milena Stolz, GIZ

The CATAL1.5°T Latin American platform hosted a one-hour panel discussion on opportunities & challenges for Climate Tech entrepreneurship promotion in Latin America on October 23rd, 2023.

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Launch of CATAL1.5°T Acceleration program for Latin American climate-tech startups

01.11.2023Milena Stolz, GIZ

Start-ups can now apply to receive access to workshops, experts, and the opportunity to receive funding up to €100,000 euros.

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Launch of the CATAL1.5°T Platform West Africa

23.11.2023 - 13:00 UTC+1

GIZ and Climate-KIC present CATAL1.5°T at the Africa Start-up Connect Week in Berlin