Nuestro portafolio de emprendedores - Artífices del cambio

IGT is tackling green energy problems starting with those of solar water heaters. PRO-Shield is the first solution capable of solving the overheating problem faced worldwide by residential solar water heater owners. It is a covering mechanism mounted on any solar water heater regardless of its size, type and brand, protecting it against the hazardous effects of overheating and as a result, enhancing its renewable energy reliability and efficiency.

IGT affects directly the lives of more than 12,000 inhabitants serving their basic water, energy and food needs. They measure impact through measuring the number of benefited inhabitants, implemented capacity of solar systems, treated volume of water.

iPlant es una startup de tecnología agrícola con sede en Jordania, enfocada en revolucionar la producción sostenible de alimentos en la región de Medio Oriente y Norte de África. Especializada en agricultura vertical interior y sistemas hidropónicos, ofrece soluciones innovadoras de agricultura urbana que abordan desafíos críticos de la región. Sus servicios integran automatización avanzada, agricultura inteligente mediante inteligencia artificial, investigación en agricultura microbiana, sistemas de iluminación LED y energía solar. A través de estas soluciones, iPlant no solo responde al creciente aumento de la demanda alimentaria, sino que también contribuye al reverdecimiento urbano y a la sostenibilidad.

IPSUS impulsa la innovación en la gestión hídrica con soluciones de ingeniería y transformación digital que fortalecen acueductos rurales y municipales. Con sede en Nariño, integra monitoreo ambiental e infraestructura para promover el uso responsable del agua. IPSUS hace parte de nuestro programa de aceleración Cewas Te Acelera en Colombia.

Socially inclusive and environmentally friendly water supply solutions Solutions for creating reliable access to ground water (surveys, drilling, solar pumps, rainwater harvesting, etc.). Customer segment: Low- and middle-income households in rural & peri-urban areas Unique aspects & innovative potential: Socially inclusive sales models including ren-to-own and pay as you go approaches to reduce upfront costs for lower income households.

iWASH Africa is a young Ghanaian social enterprise that is solving lack of clean water and sanitation challenges in rural communities by building an integrated self-sustaining water and sanitation solution through the construction of low-cost, environmentally-friendly micro-flush toilets and solar powered water provision systems, using an entrepreneurial approach. iWASH Africa was part of the Young Water Solutions Fellowship in 2018.

JBEST Water and Environement company offers a widerange of hydrogeological services, including borehole drilling (the company has its own drilling equipment), pumping tests, water quality analysis and treatment and maintenance of water systems. Over the past two years, JBEST has successfully designed, implemented, and managed 3 community water projects, each capable of serving over 500 daily users. JBEST aims at positioning itself as a small-town water supply expert and is currently piloting its own water supply system inclding public standpipes and home connections in one community in the Eastern Region.

Johkasou Green Limited is an environmental conservation company focused on liquid waste management (sewage treatment). JGL provides solutions to wastewater with their system - Johkasou. The company started with the objective to establish a fresh feel in sewage treatment within the East African market. The Johkasou wastewater treatment system from Japan became Jokhasou Green’s icon product because of its’ unique system elements, easy to install procedures, and affordability, without compromising efficiency and reliability. Johkasou is a Japanese word meaning purifying tank. It is a unique and advanced wastewater treatment plant which has capacity to remove nitrogen, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, and floating substance.

Johkasou Green Limited is an environmental conservation company focused on liquid waste management (sewage treatment). JGL provides solutions to wastewater with their system - Johkasou. The company started with the objective to establish a fresh feel in sewage treatment within the East African market. The Johkasou wastewater treatment system from Japan became Jokhasou Green’s icon product because of its’ unique system elements, easy to install procedures, and affordability, without compromising efficiency and reliability. Johkasou is a Japanese word meaning purifying tank. It is a unique and advanced wastewater treatment plant which has capacity to remove nitrogen, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, and floating substance.

Gasia Poa is a waste management company operating in the slum area of Kisumu, Kenya. Founded in 2017, the business delivers hygienic and safe pit-emptying services to low-income communities. Gasia Poa provides professionalized manual pit-emptying services that employ the use of improved pit-emptying technologies in the shape of the PuPu Pump and a fecal sludge transportation truck. GP safely and hygienically empties pits and safely transports the fecal sludge to designated treatment facilities at a cost of only Kes. 6,000/trip for the pit-emptying service.

Kedat is a sanitation company that provides installation and maintenance services of bio-digester toilets. Kedat has largely benefited from the subsidized markets in Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi regions but is now preparing to transition out of those subsidized markets. To ensure affordability of the products and services, Kedat intends to pilot a small credit facility for households to be able to pay the bio-digesters in multiple installments.

Kenya Cast Products Ltd es una empresa keniana de carácter familiar, fundada originalmente en 2006 y relanzada en 2014, especializada en soluciones de gestión de aguas residuales en el propio sitio. Con más de quince años de experiencia, la empresa diseña, fabrica y construye tanques sépticos biológicos monobloque de concreto reforzado que tratan las aguas residuales de forma sostenible, liberando efluentes biodegradados dentro de parámetros químicos ambientalmente seguros y regulados. Los tanques sépticos funcionan completamente por gravedad y están diseñados específicamente para operar de manera eficiente en zonas con niveles freáticos altos y condiciones de inundación. Kenya Cast Products Ltd ha construido una sólida reputación por su capacidad de innovación, incluyendo la integración de tecnologías de medición inteligente para el monitoreo del desempeño de los sistemas. La empresa atiende a una amplia gama de clientes residenciales, comerciales e institucionales en todo Kenia, ofreciendo infraestructuras de saneamiento confiables y ambientalmente responsables.

Keza Water ofrece agua potable purificada y asequible a negocios locales mediante garrafones recargables de 20 litros. Este modelo reduce los residuos plásticos y, al mismo tiempo, abastece a empresas e instituciones con agua potable de alta calidad y suministro confiable.

Ki aims to incentive people to use reusable bags and cut down on plastic bags through a point-based reward system. The reusable bags are made locally with eco-friendly fabric and have a wide range of sizes and features.

A non-for-profit organization that aims to develop sustainable tourism in Jordan. It focuses on integrating local communities with the tourism sector. This can be achieved through identifying people’s needs and building their skills, developing a tourism masterplan, and maintain a healthy connection between service providers, their market, and their customers.

Kline_Business & Co is a social enterprise specialising in the production, sale, and installation of sanitation solutions in low-income households.

KomLori delivers raw water to community water treatment points using a cargo tricycle (commonly referred to as a Motorking). KomLori rents out Motorkings at a low weekly rate (below market rate) to drivers in exchange for 2 daily water deliveries. The raw water is then sold at the water points at a low fee, enabling community water treatment points to re-sell the treated water with a small margin. KomLori is also piloting a rent-to-own model where drivers can own the Motorking after a year of weekly rental of the vehicle. KomLori aims to become an independent social enterprise but is currently developed by Saha Global.

Portable toilets must not look bad and smell like chemicals. Kompotoi provides the opportunity to turn the need into an adventure by renting out their composting toilets.

Kpulí Voltando Terra ofrece sistemas descentralizados y naturales para el tratamiento de aguas residuales domésticas, basados en jardines autosustentables y circulares; estas soluciones limpian el agua, contribuyen a la reforestación, no generan olores y ofrecen una alternativa eficiente y sostenible para el saneamiento. Kpulí Voltando Terra participó en el Programa Juego del Agua junto a EPMAPS, la empresa de acueducto de Quito.

Lebanon Waste Management is a recycling facility that manages up to 100 tons of dry solid waste per month, including cardboard, paper, plastic, cans, electronics, and polystyrene (unique in Lebanon), along the whole chain of recycling collection, sorting and processing as well as organising eco-wedding packages and zero-waste events. The company is currently innovating to include a mobile app, and up-cycling of plastic/glass for tiles.

Live Love Recycle is an initiative to help counter the garbage crisis in Lebanon. It is a service based on a mobile application where residents in Lebanon are able to order up to two pick-ups per month for their recyclables with just a few clicks. The Live Love Recycle application is available in both Android and iOs versions, simple and easy to use.

LMA Ingeniería Ofrece soluciones naturales y estéticas para el tratamiento descentralizado de aguas residuales, con bajo costo operativo, alta eficiencia y beneficios ambientales y sociales. LMA Ingeniería hace parte del Programa de Incubación Gacelas en Colombia.

Nuestra empresa es una compañía de saneamiento y gestión ambiental con sede en el este de Kenia, en los condados de Laikipia, Meru e Isiolo, especializada en servicios profesionales de camión succionador. La empresa está comprometida con la prestación de soluciones de gestión de residuos seguras, eficientes y confiables para hogares, empresas e instituciones. Mediante la combinación de equipamiento moderno, personal capacitado y prácticas respetuosas con el medio ambiente, Local Globe Enterprises Ltd garantiza una disposición adecuada de los residuos y contribuye a comunidades más limpias y saludables.

Local Land aims to support local farmers increase their quality and production. Through their online market and platform, they encourage customers buy local dish packages, which include all needed ingredients for traditional recipes.

Majik Water uses novel, locally-adapted technology to harvest clean drinking water from the atmosphere and deliver it to people in our world’s driest places, starting in Kenya. Our technology uses solar thermal energy and sponge-like desiccant materials making it possible to get water in a low cost, energy efficient way. Desiccants are materials that adsorb water molecules from air, and release that water when heated. The desiccant we use is Silica Gel which is safe, non-toxic and abundantly available. Majik Water was part of the Young Water Solutions Fellowship in 2018.

Maji Mamas is a social enterprise led by Maasai women that make ISSBs (Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks) to build rainwater harvesting tanks and pit latrines for Eremit community members in Kenya. aji Mamas was part of the Young Water Solutions Fellowship in 2018.

Food security dependency on import, lack of storage capacity for garlic, and the inconsistent job opportunities for garlic farms workers are the main challenges that Mezzmix tries to tackle in Lebanon. In addition, garlic farmers usually do not adhere to organic farming practices which endangers the soil and environment in the long term. Producing sauces, seasonings, and condiments. Over time, it has emerged as one of the leading domestic producers of garlic paste and hummus [chickpeas paste]. Mezzmix aims to facilitate easier and more affordable access to garlic throughout the year by minimizing storage expenses. In addition, Mezzmix empowers local farmers by encouraging sustainable garlic cultivation practices. It seeks to reduce reliance on imported garlic. Mezzmix is working with up to eight garlic farmers during high-production seasons. These farmers typically operate on a small scale; hence, Mezzmix will provide them with sustainable opportunities for growth. The low-income workers employed by the garlic farmers will benefit from sustained employment and business continuity. Additionally, Mezzmix ensures work and income sustainability for the existing 11 employees, and it will also create another two job opportunities.

Midorization Project es una empresa social registrada en Japón que se centra en la regeneración de bosques y la restauración de ecosistemas en Jordania mediante el innovador método Miyawaki. Este método es una solución basada exclusivamente en la naturaleza. Al imitar el funcionamiento de los ecosistemas naturales, ofrece una solución de bajo costo y alto impacto, sin efectos negativos, y es accesible para que personas y comunidades puedan implementarla a nivel local. Midorization Project no solo regenera bosques, sino que, de manera aún más importante, promueve la sensibilización, la acción y resultados tangibles, convenciendo progresivamente a las personas de que todas formamos parte integral de la solución.

Mobile Alert Toilets (MAT) is a social business that improves overflowing pit latrines in the urban slums of Kenya by retrofitting them with containers and sensors. MAT provides convenient and hygienic removal of faecal sludge from the slums as well as dignity and safe working conditions to sanitation workers.MAT was part of the Young Water Solutions Fellowship 2019.

Monitor Ciudad combina tecnología y participación ciudadana para recopilar datos urbanos de manera eficiente, garantizando información confiable y accesible sobre los servicios públicos. Su propuesta empodera a la ciudadanía y fortalece la relación con las empresas de servicios, promoviendo transparencia y confianza. Monitor Ciudad hace parte del Programa de Incubación Gacelas en Colombia.

La comida saludable y limpia requiere tiempo y conocimiento. Las comidas listas para consumir y los paquetes de comida generan una gran cantidad de residuos plásticos. Mortben ofrece comidas saludables listas para consumir envasadas en frascos de vidrio, así como alimentos provenientes de fuentes más limpias y sostenibles. Su visión es convertirse en el principal proveedor de comidas que inspire a las personas a alimentarse de manera saludable y sostenible mientras llevan una vida ocupada.

El sistema de saneamiento “MoSan” proporciona dignidad, seguridad e higiene en asentamientos densamente poblados, como barrios marginales o campamentos de refugiados en países en desarrollo. La orina y las heces son recolectadas, tratadas y recicladas para crear productos de reutilización, como combustibles y fertilizantes. El medio ambiente y los cuerpos de agua son protegidos, la salud de las personas mejora y el servicio ofrece oportunidades de empleo dentro de la comunidad. El sistema y su infraestructura fueron diseñados de manera colaborativa junto con habitantes de barrios marginales.

‍Mruna offers BiomWeb, an onsite nature-based wastewater treatment system that harnesses the power of nature combined with internet-connected devices to revolutionise access to sanitation. By leveraging newly accessible digital technologies, Mruna enabled an economical, practical, and environmentally sustainable system, that offers decision-making tools and analysis. Mruna imagines itself more than a wastewater equipment supply company, but as a water service provider and as a global Sustainable Network Infrastructure Planning consulting service that promotes urban resilience.

Nakhla is an agribusiness from Iraq specialised in a variety of care services for private, public and commercial palm tree cultivations, including pollination, vaccination, curving and covering, harvesting, fertilisation, and disease control as well as cleaning the site after each operation in exchange for an annual subscription and a percentage of sales. Dates are processed and returned to the farmer for sale. Nakhla uses artificial intelligence data from the palm tree to ensure the best needs-based response.

At NALAN we are working towards empowerment of rural women and WASH related problems in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. We work with a franchise system, based around a BioSan filter. BioSan is a simple nature-based water filter that can be produced locally anywhere in the world. We provide technical training to rural women to produce and sell the filters. Through this initiative we are converting unemployed rural women into micro entrepreneurs. NALAN was part of the Young Water Solutions Fellowship 2019.

Namliyeh is a young Jordanian brand focused on authenticity and craftsmanship to create high quality artisanal products. Seeking only organic ingredients from local farmers, Namliyeh produces a unique selection of seasonal, handmade artisan jams and tea, and also sells other naturally produced Jordanian products, such as honey.

Nazava Water Filters empower low-income households to purify their good tap or rainwater without the need for boiling or using electricity. With Nazava Water Filters households obtain safer drinking water at lower costs, enabling them to save over US$ 100/year, whilst also reducing Co2 emissions.

NETCOWAS (Network of Community Water Services/Centre for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) manages community piped water services through local-level Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). NETCOWAS aims at transforming community piped water services into efficiently managed and creditworthy local water utilities. The objective is to adopt professional management practices to attain creditworthiness and improve access to financing for the piped water systems. NETCOWAS is developing a pilot revolving fund for creditworthy communities to maintain and improve their water systems. NETCOWAS collaborates closely with the communities and their respective Municipal/District Assemblies to strengthen local ownership and participation.

NeuroTech es una empresa tecnológica especializada en el desarrollo de sistemas avanzados de gestión energética. Nuestras soluciones innovadoras permiten a las organizaciones optimizar el uso de la energía, reducir costos y minimizar su impacto ambiental. Con un enfoque en tecnologías de vanguardia y un profundo conocimiento de los sistemas energéticos, ofrecemos una amplia gama de productos y servicios para el monitoreo, control y análisis eficiente de la energía. Nuestro portafolio diverso atiende a distintos sectores, incluidos organizaciones humanitarias, agencias gubernamentales, instalaciones manufactureras, hoteles y resorts, instituciones de salud, instituciones educativas, operaciones agrícolas y propiedades residenciales.

Nina Energy desarrolla proyectos llave en mano para transformar residuos de biomasa en biochar y en créditos de carbono, encargándose desde la identificación de la biomasa y la fabricación de la tecnología hasta la certificación y comercialización; así convierten residuos en beneficios climáticos medibles y nuevas oportunidades económicas sostenibles. Nina Energy participó en el Programa Juego del Agua junto a EPMAPS, la empresa de acueducto de Quito.

Innovative water treatment & water pumping solutions. Provision of innovative and sustainable water pumping, treatment and distribution solutions through design, installation, monitoring and maintenance. Customer segment: Businesses, NGOs, farmers and households in rural and peri-urban areas. Unique aspects & innovative potential: Highly customized and socially inclusive solutions with flexible payment options to fit different user needs for rural water customers.

Novaqua desarrolla soluciones integrales para el tratamiento y uso responsable del agua, ofreciendo servicios de ingeniería, operación y mantenimiento de plantas, junto con equipos especializados para sectores industriales y comerciales. Su enfoque combina eficiencia técnica y compromiso ambiental, aportando valor sostenible a sus clientes. Novaqua hace parte de nuestro Programa de Incubación Gacelas en Colombia.

Faced with high rates of fluorosis in his community, O’Claire aims to make a difference and provide affordable, safe water to the community they're located in Senegal.

Omiflo es una empresa biotecnológica con sede en Kenia, fundada en 2019, que diseña y construye sistemas innovadores de tratamiento de aguas residuales basados en la naturaleza, capaces de convertir las aguas residuales en agua limpia mediante biotecnología vegetal. Su tecnología principal es el Hydroponic Macrophyte Filter, una solución que combina principios de fitorremediación e hidroponía para tratar aguas residuales y aguas negras de forma más eficiente y sostenible que los sistemas mecánicos o los enfoques naturales convencionales. El sistema de Omiflo funciona sin electricidad ni productos químicos, elimina por completo los olores y logra una alta eficiencia de tratamiento en un espacio significativamente menor que el requerido por lagunas abiertas o humedales construidos. Mediante el uso de plantas flotantes que absorben y descomponen los contaminantes, el sistema opera por gravedad, es autosostenible y no cuenta con partes móviles, lo que lo hace robusto, de bajo mantenimiento y altamente duradero. Omiflo ofrece el desempeño de los sistemas electromecánicos de tratamiento sin las barreras asociadas a altos costos de infraestructura, complejidad técnica y operación especializada. Sus soluciones escalables y rentables están dirigidas a aplicaciones residenciales, comerciales y municipales, ampliando el acceso al tratamiento eficiente de aguas residuales.

Con más de 1.400 megavatios de energía solar instalada en Jordania, OPTIMAIN se ha convertido en una de las primeras empresas del país especializadas en la operación y el mantenimiento de sistemas solares. Cuenta con la infraestructura y la experiencia técnica necesarias para mantener y optimizar de forma profesional sistemas solares residenciales, comerciales, industriales, gubernamentales y educativos. Entre los servicios que ofrece OPTIMAIN se encuentran el mantenimiento preventivo, el mantenimiento correctivo, el monitoreo, las pruebas y puesta en marcha, así como la limpieza de los sistemas.

Pak-Vitae is a social business aimed at improving access to safe water conditions in developing countries by providing affordable and effective purifiers. Usama Tanveer, the co-founder's pilot consisted of drilling two boreholes at an Afghan Refugee Camp in Islamabad and distributing the first prototypes of PakStraw filters, benefiting over 1,500 people.

The PGBC is a non-governmental and non-profit organization that aims to develop the environmental culture and understanding in the construction industry in Palestine. Such development would lead the construction sector towards international sustainable considerations, which will raise the efficiency of construction works in all of its phases (design, construction, and operation) and enhance the health for the occupants of the finished product.

Phoster is driven by the concept of nutrient recovery and reuse, and particularly the potential of closing the phosphorus cycle. Phoster seeks to improve water quality by using low-impact, scientifically-sound, sustainable, and economically self-supporting solutions. They work with local partners to develop solutions for nutrient flow management and treatment technologies that not only remove excess nutrients, but are already integrated into the reuse supply chain.

El plástico, como residuo, está en todas partes. Puede encontrarse en la naturaleza, en vertederos e incluso en nuestros océanos. A nivel mundial, menos del 10 % de los residuos plásticos se reciclan. Además, el 39 % de las emisiones totales de carbono son causadas por la producción de materiales de construcción como la madera, el acero y el concreto. Plastc Lab desarrolló una solución innovadora que transforma los residuos plásticos recolectados de organizaciones y municipios en materiales reciclados como láminas, vigas y ladrillos. Estos materiales pueden utilizarse como sustitutos de las materias primas convencionales en proyectos de mobiliario.

In 2009 about 50% of the tanzanian water pumps were broken and abandoned. Pump for Life (MSABI) provides a subsciption based system of maintenance services for water points in rural areas of Tanzania to increase coverage and sustainability of water infrastructure in the region.

Opero Services Limited es una empresa social enfocada en ofrecer soluciones de saneamiento seguras, asequibles y escalables en toda África Oriental. Tras ser designados por la Fundación Practica, una organización sin fines de lucro con más de quince años de experiencia en saneamiento sostenible en África, como distribuidor regional para África Oriental de la PuPu Pump, se creó PuPu East Africa para desempeñar este rol a nivel regional. La PuPu Pump es una tecnología sencilla y versátil que ayuda a emprendedores locales a vaciar letrinas de pozo de forma segura en comunidades urbanas y periurbanas. Como distribuidor, la empresa suministra el equipamiento junto con capacitación y soporte técnico continuo a negocios de saneamiento en toda la región. Si deseas saber más, por favor chequea estos videos de YouTube: https://youtu.be/IL7iSJsMvnc?feature=shared; https://youtu.be/P0rDCeTf5nE?feature=shared; https://youtube.com/shorts/tRvJ2KIwnXA?feature=shared (solo en inglés).

Pro-female, environmentally friendly water ATM franchising model for BoP markets Innovative installation of Eco-Water ATMs in underserved communities through community-based, pro-female micro-franchising model Customer segment: Female water entrepreneurs, under-served rural and peri-urban water users, schools and health facilities. Unique aspects & innovative potential: Socially-inclusive micro-franchising model empowering female water entrepreneurs

Pure Water ofrece soluciones modulares y costo-efectivas para la potabilización y el tratamiento de aguas residuales, con tecnologías fáciles de instalar y operar que se adaptan desde sistemas comunitarios hasta industriales. Pure Water hace parte de nuestro programa de aceleración Cewas Te Acelera en Colombia.

RDF Uganda Limited se especializa en ofrecer servicios financieros asequibles en forma de microcréditos agrícolas grupales, préstamos individuales y servicios complementarios como préstamos para saneamiento, alfabetización financiera basada en la agricultura y apoyo educativo dirigidos a poblaciones rurales desatendidas, abordando necesidades comunitarias relacionadas con la pobreza, la falta de conocimientos y las enfermedades. La organización busca reducir la brecha de exclusión financiera y las prácticas agrícolas no comercializadas de subsistencia que predominan en las comunidades rurales, integrando al mismo tiempo soluciones que respondan a la falta de conocimientos y a los problemas de salud entre la población rural más vulnerable.

Molly Danielsson and Matthew Lippincott are promoting sustainable sanitation solutions and advocacy to legalise decentralised sanitation. With creativity and attention to detail they continously launch new projects in the sustainable sanitation sector in Portland, Oregon (USA).

Recycle Me App is a start-up to develop a Smart Mobile application that focuses on connecting waste providers (e.g. plastic users) with buyers. It aims at becoming an online market for selling waste.

Where most people see a pile of waste, ReFuse sees opportunities to improve the lives of vulnerable people. Secondary raw materials have an unexploited value. ReFuse bridges communities and industries, creating the key linkage for a circular economy able to empower each user. Waste power grows with scale: it is when friends, neighbors, and local organizations cooperate that they can use its value to fund community initiatives, and solve their most pressing issues. ReFuse flips the problem, making waste the solution.

Rural Water Management Solutions Kenya es una empresa social dedicada a transformar vidas mediante la aceleración del acceso a agua segura, asequible y sostenible en comunidades rurales y periurbanas. Abanderamos la prestación profesionalizada de servicios de agua mediante modelos de gestión innovadores, tecnologías adecuadas y alianzas estratégicas con gobiernos de condados y prestadores de servicios de agua. Construimos y operamos mini redes de agua segura mediante un modelo de Asociación Público Privada Comunitaria, ofrecemos soluciones digitales de medición y facturación del consumo de agua para prestadores de servicios, incluida la plataforma Scheme Cloud, y fortalecemos la capacidad de las empresas de agua mediante formación, acompañamiento y mentoría. Con presencia nacional y alianzas con más de cien prestadores rurales, estamos comprometidos con abordar los desafíos sistémicos que afectan a los sistemas de agua rural en Kenia y en toda África.

Safaa for Plumbing is the first commercial female company that provides plumbing services and trainings for private households as well as public institutions, NGOs and companies in Irbid and Amman. Besides saving critical amounts of water, the company aims at empowering women through special work qualification programmes, job opportunities and at the same time seeks to drawing a positive image for jobs traditionally dominated by men.

Samalex Solutions provides micro-flush bio-digester toilets to schools, middle and low income communities and onsite treatment that decomposes the fecal waste into organic manure, which is used for agricultural purposes. Samalex Solutions has built over 8000 micro-flush bio-digester toilets. Samalex is piloting a credit financing scheme to expand activities beyond its current markets and is intending to set-up a revolving fund to enhance affordability for households who are not located in subsidized areas and have to cover for the full price of a biodigester.

SANA International Holding Ltd has a demonstrated and unparalleled track record in professional management of Small and Medium Scale Rural Water Utilities in Kenya. The Social Enterprise located in Kisumu , Kenya, offers integrated innovative water service delivery solutions targeting both household and institutional consumers for sustained realization of SDG6.

SandiAI utiliza herramientas digitales y inteligencia artificial para conectar a grupos comunitarios organizados con financiamiento para infraestructura de agua. A través de su chatbot Sandi AI, la empresa facilita el acceso a préstamos, productos y servicios de instalación para soluciones de agua y energía.

Sanergy focuses on tackling the urban sanitation crisis in Nairobi. The company builds a network of high-quality low-cost sanitation facilities, called Fresh Life Toilets; safely collects the waste from these toilets, treats it and converts it into valuable end-products, such as organic fertilizer. Sanergy’s approach gives access to safe sanitation to inhabitants of informal settlements in Kenya.

The Sani-Loan Initiative is a new financial mechanism to provide simple, locally adapted sanitation solutions to rural communities of Tanzania. Through Sani-Loan Initiative we design and construct affordable and quality sanitation facilities. These improved sanitation facilities comes with an accessible loan latrine scheme package with low interest rate that are to be paid back for two years time frame.The Sani-Loan Initiative was part of the Young Water Solutions Fellowship in 2018.

Sanitation Africa Limited (SAL) was founded with the mission to enable low-income households to access decent, and affordable sanitation facilities. SAL designs innovative toilet solutions suited for high water table and collapsible soils, upgrades existing latrines into fresh and hygienic facilities which are safe for children, women and disabled to create sustainable and dignified sanitation solutions. SAL is piloting dehydration of urine technology for use as a fertilizer. SAL also empties pits/ septic tanks using a locally made semi-mechanical pump for areas that are otherwise hard to reach. In addition to this, the company produces cooking briquettes made from the dried sludge, which is sold as an environmentally friendly option to firewood.

Saniwise Technologies es una empresa social comprometida con la transformación del saneamiento mediante soluciones innovadoras y sostenibles, especialmente orientadas a zonas de bajos ingresos y al saneamiento escolar. Sus servicios principales incluyen la provisión de sanitarios ecológicos que promueven la higiene y la recuperación de recursos, el vaciado semi-mecanizado de letrinas para una gestión eficiente de los residuos y servicios especializados de consultoría WASH (agua, saneamiento e higiene), para apoyar a comunidades y organizaciones en el desarrollo e implementación de estrategias de saneamiento eficaces. La empresa está dedicada a crear un entorno más limpio y saludable, combinando tecnología con impacto social.

What we feed our skins and put into our homes has always been a priority. This same need incited Savvy Elements to create impeccable high-performing products while protecting the elements that make up the environment and the place they call home. They design and manufacture home & self-care products that are sustainable, effective, and attainable.

SDW es una startup socioambiental que desarrolla soluciones hídricas que cambian vidas, como por ejemplo Aqualuz, un dispositivo reconocido por la ONU que utiliza la radiación solar para purificar el agua contaminada por microorganismos de las zonas rurales. La tecnología cuesta menos de 100 euros, tiene suficiente productividad para una familia al día y unos 15 años de durabilidad sin necesidad de funcionamiento y mantenimiento externos. SDW formó parte del programa Young Water Solutions Fellowship en 2018.

Sennara is an environmental and social enterprise that produces and installs rooftop hydroponic systems for families in underprivileged areas, such as Gaza Camp. In addition, Sennara provides trainings, and coaching support for women, who are running the hydroponic rooftop farming activities and benefit from keeping a share of the revenues from selling the produce, with all sales channels provided by Senara.

An experienced sanitation professional, Abdoulaye is channelling his expertise into SIED SARL, a company specialising in the promotion and implementation of autonomous sanitation solutions. One solution is the innovative toilet design that includes a waste digester

SIVICA is a sanitation service provider that offers solid and liquid waste management services in underserved communities.

SmartDrop is a start-up that offers a smart software and hardware system that simulates the water distribution system and monitors water networks and lines. Their solution helps municipalities and utilities distribute water fairly to all subscribers, as well as detect leakage sites accurately and quickly.

Smart Green es una empresa pionera de tecnología agrícola con raíces jordanas y canadienses que transforma la agricultura moderna mediante riego de precisión, monitoreo inteligente y soluciones agrícolas basadas en datos. Guiada por su misión Crecer Más con Menos, Smart Green ayuda a los agricultores a aumentar los rendimientos y mejorar la calidad de los cultivos utilizando menos agua, fertilizantes y energía, todo mediante prácticas sostenibles y con control remoto disponible en cualquier momento y lugar. Con operaciones en Jordania, Canadá, Arabia Saudita y en toda la región de Oriente Medio y Norte de África, Smart Green ofrece tecnologías comprobadas adaptadas a las necesidades específicas de los climas áridos y semiáridos, lo que permite a los agricultores enfrentar limitaciones de recursos y avanzar hacia una agricultura inteligente frente al clima. A través del uso de tecnologías de la Industria 4.0, incluida la inteligencia artificial y el Internet de las Cosas, la empresa digitaliza las operaciones agrícolas y brinda control remoto en tiempo real de los sistemas de cultivo. La plataforma inteligente de Smart Green permite un riego y una dosificación de nutrientes de alta precisión, lo que reduce el consumo de agua hasta en 70% en sistemas cerrados y en 30% en campo abierto. Estas capacidades fortalecen la sostenibilidad, la productividad y la resiliencia en diversas condiciones agrícolas.

During every agricultural season, water is wasted, which amplifies the scarcity and limited access to the national water reserve. Moreover, Lebanese farmers’ use of toxic chemical fertilizers leads to poor crop quality, contributing to the national food scarcity issue. The Solution - Supply and install automated irrigation and refrigeration system linked to a mobile application to serve the Lebanese farmers and landscape sector – GreenHouse installation – Barley Sprouting Installation – Project Design, Development & Maintenance -Crop Advisory.

Smart WTI es una empresa jordana dedicada a impulsar la gestión sostenible del agua mediante el uso de tecnología y datos. Como proveedor innovador de soluciones de internet de las cosas e inteligencia artificial, Smart WTI diseña y fabrica soluciones avanzadas de gestión del agua que contribuyen a un futuro más verde y sostenible.

This association, based in Haiti, designs, tests, and implements social business models to increase access to cost-effective full-cycle household sanitation services in urban communities. The EkoLakay toilet by SOIL collects waste and transforms it into compost. More than 1000 households in Cap-Haitien and Port-au-Prince make use of the SOIL sanitation service for USD 3.5 per month.

Solute aims to replace common single-use plastic products with biodegradable alternatives made 100% from natural organic material that can be safely thrown to the environment.

Solvillion provides engineering solutions in the field of water and wastewater. The decentralized wastewater treatment system (DWWS) is developed as an onsite system to recycle wastewater and reuse it for agriculture. The customised treatment system targets rural households, which do not have access to the sewer system. It is easy to maintain, low in energy consumption and needs less de-sludging.

Sonic Fresh Waters offers treatment, packaging and distribution of safe drinking water to households, as well as public and private institutions.

SPOUTS manufactures and distributes an affordable ceramic water filter, called the Purifaaya, which is made with local materials found in Uganda. The filter is easy to use and eliminates 99,9% of the bacteria.

SR3 INVENT is a company of Ecuadorian and Swiss partners located in Quito, Ecuador dedicated to the development of sustainable projects and businesses. The company ensures the corporate social benefit of their customers by strengthening their business by working with their stakeholders. The main working areas are sustainable water sanitation, environmental management and sustainability, environmental marketing and institutional strengthening. Within the business lines SR3 INVENT establishes the RRR Project “BOMBASOIL, pellets made of chicken manure enriched with nutrients with the goal to mitigate the water pollution caused by agriculture.

Sunda Technologies desarrolla sistemas de medición de agua prepago diseñados localmente para pozos y grifos públicos. Sus sistemas inteligentes permiten pagos mediante dinero móvil, monitoreo en tiempo real y una gestión transparente de la infraestructura pública de agua, mejorando su funcionamiento y sostenibilidad financiera.

Supportive for Packaging Solutions es una empresa especializada en ofrecer soluciones de empaque innovadoras y sostenibles para pequeñas empresas, emprendimientos y compañías manufactureras. Brindamos servicios integrales que incluyen consultoría técnica, desarrollo de empaques, diseño de etiquetas y de identidad visual, creación de prototipos, análisis de la cadena de valor y capacitación, además de soluciones de empaque adaptadas a los mercados locales y de exportación. Nuestra misión es fortalecer a las empresas con empaques profesionales, sostenibles y listos para el mercado que mejoran la calidad del producto, la competitividad y la presencia de marca. Al apoyar a los negocios en la adopción de prácticas ecológicas que aumentan la reciclabilidad y cumplen con estándares internacionales, tendemos un puente entre las necesidades del mercado y las capacidades de la industria. Supportive for Packaging Solutions también ofrece diseño orientado al reciclaje, consultoría, capacitación y prototipos avanzados, respaldados por una trayectoria sólida y alianzas internacionales. Con este trabajo contribuimos al desarrollo de una industria de empaque más sostenible y circular y ayudamos a que las empresas compitan a escala global.

The Swiss Toilet Organisation(STO) is an NGO dedicated to improving the sanitation culture in Switzerland. The STO advocates for a more extended use of sustainable sanitation technologies, for a comprehensive network of public toilets, and for a larger involvement of the society in efforts towards solving the global sanitation crisis.

Syna Consultancy is a social enterprise dedicated to providing dignified and sustainable sanitation solutions to marginalized groups. Their flagship product is Utulav, a portable commode-like toilet for people with disabilities and the elderly. Syna’s pilot consists of testing the prototype in two public hospitals in Naivasha and Nairobi.

Tierra Grata co-crea con comunidades rurales soluciones accesibles y sostenibles de agua, saneamiento y energía, utilizando tecnologías ecoamigables que mejoran la calidad de vida y brindan dignidad y seguridad. Tierra Grata hace parte de nuestro programa de aceleración Cewas Te Acelera en Colombia.

TRI produces insulation material from textile waste. This does no only reduce the amount of solid waste produced, but also supplies the market with a locally-produced, high quality, and affordable insulation material. It can be used for buildings as well as refugee tents. In either case it improves the livelihood of the people and saves energy by reducing heat losses.

Tusafishe diseña e instala sistemas de purificación de agua a escala comunitaria para escuelas, asentamientos de personas refugiadas y comunidades urbanas y rurales desatendidas. La empresa está pilotando modelos de pago por suscripción y habilitados mediante dinero móvil para garantizar un acceso asequible y sostenible al agua potable segura.

UWYTA, a dynamic social enterprise, embodies the fusion of environmental consciousness and social impact. It is a social enterprise established on the values of passion, innovation and commitment to create positive impact. In 2021, Margot Wehbe initiated this transformative journey as a university project, recognizing the environmental repercussions of non-recyclable chips and chocolate wraps. By shifting her perspecitive on non-recyclable waste, Margot’s solution was simple yet revolutionary. What started as an academic endeavor swiftly evolved into a venture that resonated with many. Securing a grant under Safir, an EU-funded project, became a catalyst for our growth and extended reach. UWYTA has since grown to be an agent of change making waves in Lebanon and beyond. By 2023, it achieved a significant milestone with the acquisition of its dedicated space. Going beyond addressing multilayered plastic challenges, we broadened our focus to include fabric waste, amplifying our positive impact on the environment. UWYTA isn't just a business; it's a commitment to transforming adversity into opportunity. Join us on this journey of innovation, sustainability, and societal upliftment. Together, we reshape the narrative of waste by crafting a sustainable future, one upcycled creation at a time.

Varet Products develops innovative, practical, and affordable solutions for the sanitation industry, in the form of products and infrastructure for effective solid waste and wastewater management. Varet’s holistic products and solutions cater to diverse B2C, B2B markets, covering the entire sanitation spectrum from products (onsite solid waste management solutions) and services (corrective and maintenance products for wastewater and effluent treatment).

The Vetiver System is a soft engineering approach to a wide range of soil and water related challenges in tropical climates. The deep, strong, and fibrous root system of vetiver plants can, if implemented correctly, serve as a valuable bioengineering tool for slope stabilization, erosion control, soil and water conservation, and also for cleaning of contaminated lands and water through phytoremediation.

Viare Sanitation Services es una empresa ugandesa que ofrece soluciones sostenibles de saneamiento y gestión ambiental en comunidades urbanas y rurales. Sus servicios principales incluyen el vaciado seguro de sanitarios, la construcción y mejora de infraestructuras de saneamiento, el reciclaje de residuos para la producción de biogás y fertilizante orgánico, así como servicios de fumigación, limpieza de espacios comunes y paisajismo. Viare también brinda capacitación, consultoría y trabajo comunitario, con un fuerte enfoque en el empoderamiento de las mujeres y la conservación ambiental mediante la plantación de árboles y prácticas de saneamiento circular.

Vie et Agriculture (EVA) is a social enterprise set-up by Laila Sagnane and other women engineers that operates in the water supply and agriculture sector. They rehabilitate faulty water infrastructure and install new systems for water distribution in rural communities.

VIQUA is a social business based in the Philippines, a country with over 2,000 inhabited islands prone to natural disasters. VIQUA develops Compact Mobile Hybrid Water Treatment Systems for both emergency settings (incl. desalination technology) and fresh water supply for remote areas. VIQUA was part of the Young Water Solutions Fellowship 2019.

Viva con Agua Nepal is an association that aims at raising awareness on clean water and sanitation among urban youths. The association organizes the first Festival “Art Creates Water” in Kathmandu bringing together local & international artists to sensitize urban young people on sanitation, water, and hygiene.

WANAG is an application that allows users to locate and make use of pre-approved public toilets and toilets in participating private businesses, such as restaurants. The YWF pilot will enable Hamat to evaluate the market demand, partner with businesses and develop the app itself.

Micro-loans to improve water and sanitation solutions in low-income markets. Affordable, small loans to lower-income customer segments who want to install, improve or repair water and sanitation infrastructure Customer segment: Individual water and sanitation users, businesses, health centres, schools, VSLAs and community groups Unique aspects & innovative potential: First dedicated WASH loan facility with affordable rates for lower-income communities

WashyWash es la Super App líder en Jordania para servicios de limpieza ecológicos bajo demanda. La compañía nació para resolver los problemas frecuentes de la industria de limpieza, como la mala experiencia del cliente, la falta de responsabilidad, la escasa digitalización, la baja calidad y el uso de materiales tóxicos. En solo cinco años, WashyWash se convirtió en el principal servicio de lavandería ecológica bajo demanda del país, obteniendo varios reconocimientos como el premio a la mejor empresa emergente en el 2019, el premio Huawei a la mejor aplicación en Oriente Medio y África, y el premio a las mejores prácticas de CINET en el 2022. En la actualidad, la empresa atiende a más de 25.000 clientes al año a través de su aplicación móvil y su centro operativo centralizado, y ha construido una sólida reputación por ofrecer servicios de limpieza de alta calidad que priorizan la responsabilidad ambiental y la satisfacción del cliente.

WASSER FÜR WASSER (WfW) is a young non-profit organization with the aim of raising awareness of the privileged water situation in Switzerland while simultaneously integrating donation for water projects into everyday life. Thanks to partnerships with restaurants and companies aswell as other campaigns, WfW promotes innovative solutions drinking tap water. While all donations generated in restaurants go 100% to the projects in Zambia and Moçambique, „WfW in the office“-companies decide whether their engagement should focus on projects in Switzerland or sub-Saharan Africa.

Agritopia for Agricultural Technology es una innovadora empresa palestina especializada en proporcionar tecnología agrícola que mejora la eficiencia de los recursos mediante la integración de sistemas automatizados en redes de riego, así como en ofrecer soluciones hidropónicas verticales totalmente automatizadas que se adaptan a las necesidades de cada cliente.

Al-Amal Farm sells environmentally-grown fruits and vegetables to the local community as well as the local/regional market. The groceries the farm offers is unique, as it is grown in healthy environments, which is free from toxins and chemicals while preserving fertile soil rich in living organisms.

Balagan Vintage fue fundada por Aseel y Alaa Alfarraj, dos hermanas que eligieron la moda como medio para generar un impacto ambiental positivo. A partir de sus experiencias combinadas, su compromiso con la sostenibilidad y su amor por la moda vintage, cofundaron la marca líder de moda vintage en Jordania. Su objetivo es impulsar la sostenibilidad en la industria de la moda en la región mediante el desarrollo de un mercado digital comunitario entre pares, llamado Copped, que permite a las personas comprar y vender ropa de segunda mano de forma sencilla.

Beirut Industrial Fuel Generation Co. es una empresa jordana líder especializada en el reciclaje sostenible de neumáticos usados y diversos materiales plásticos. Transformamos estos residuos en productos industriales de alto valor: combustible industrial de alta calidad, negro de carbono recuperado y acero extraído. Nuestra nueva línea avanzada de producción de nano negro de carbono, la única de su tipo en Oriente Medio, eleva la pureza del producto por encima del 95%, lo que nos sitúa a la vanguardia de la innovación industrial sostenible y contribuye de manera importante a la economía circular y a la sostenibilidad ambiental.

Blue Filter is a company specialized in producing natural filters for water purification from nitrates and other harmful substances without the use of chemical additives or the need for energy. Blue Filter uses environmental friendly materials in its products. The list of provided services includes: awareness campaigns, online and offline water quality tests, and water purification materials. The products and services are tailored to meet the customer needs and wishes.

CAPRS es una plataforma jordana de comercio electrónico fundada en el 2022 con el objetivo de transformar la experiencia de compra mediante la oferta de productos usados y de inventario de alta calidad a precios justos, provenientes de personas y de comercios tradicionales. Conectamos a vendedores y compradores por medio de una experiencia digital segura y fluida, respaldada por servicios de pago confiables, entregas eficientes y una política de devolución flexible. CAPRS permite que los comercios ingresen al mercado digital y amplíen sus ventas, al tiempo que reduce los desechos y promueve la sostenibilidad al prolongar el ciclo de vida de los productos. En la actualidad, CAPRS representa un movimiento hacia un consumo más inteligente, una economía más eficiente y un mejor futuro ambiental.

Carpa is a startup that uses innovative aquaponic systems to produce carp fish and vegetables, like eggplants, and bell pepper to its clients. The systems are very friendly to the environment and integrate technology and clean energy sources to operate them.

A dynamic enterprise based in Lebanon, with expanding operations in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Founded with a mission to transform organic waste into valuable compost, Compost Baladi addresses pressing environmental challenges through innovative and sustainable practices. In 2018, Cewas began supporting Compost Baladi's journey with their first training on Sustainable Sanitation and Water Management (SSWM). This collaboration has provided Compost Baladi with access to essential technical and financial support and a network of industry experts.

CUBEX SAL is a specialized waste management consultancy firm with a focus on resource-oriented biowaste management practices anchored in environmental responsibility, practicality and economic viability. With expertise in fecal sludge management, CUBEX aims to prevent septic sludge from ending up in waterways through reducing its accumulation and recovering it in a solid state as a source of revenues feeding operational expenses. Product and Innovation CUBEX started out with Household level decentralized sanitation systems, however due to the lack of incentives for households to purchase such systems, it focused its research and development on Decantra, a mobile servicing technology that aimed to reduce transportation costs from septic systems by processing the wastewater on-site and recovering the solids for integration into a composting operation. CUBEX also executed several projects revolving around fecal sludge characterisation and de-watering, mainly with Eawag, and gained extensive experience in non-collective sanitation and sludge management.. Achievements and Impact The business supported the operation of the emergency omni-processor system in Iaat-Lebanon, implemented by UNICEF to alleviate the load of wastewater from informal settlement into centralised WWTPs and validate the recovery of safe bio-solids for reuse. Currently, the company focuses on consulting for donor agencies, NGOs and municipalities in the waste and wastewater sector and is implementing a project to provide a comprehensive understanding to community members on wastewater treatment to strengthen the local municipal and private sector's capacity to manage non-collective sanitation systems and ensure proper maintenance and sustainable operations.

The need for sustainable alternatives that enhance plant growth while minimizing environmental impact by addressing drainage and moisture retention issues, fostering healthy root growth, and promoting increased flower production. Cultiva generates impact by promoting sustainable agriculture practices, forest conservation, waste reduction, and community development. Our biodegradable fabric grow pots are an innovative solution to plastic pots and help reduce plastic waste. Our use of agriculture and forestry waste to produce potting soil helps reduce waste and supports sustainable farming practices. By providing an additional income for rural women through waste collection and sewing fabric grow pots, we are supporting local communities and promoting economic development. We also provide affordable potting soil to farmers, which helps improve the health and yield of their crops. We measure our impact through various metrics, such as the amount of waste collected, the number of rural women employed, the amount of potting soil sold, and the health and yield of crops grown using our products. We also monitor the positive environmental impact of our products, such as the reduction of plastic waste and the promotion of sustainable agriculture practices.

A grocery store with high quality and affordable products that are unbranded and unpackaged as received from suppliers

Difaf SAL es una firma de consultoría ambiental que opera en Lebanon y la región desde 2014. Equipada con conocimiento técnico especializado y experiencia local, Difaf está desarrollando un modelo de negocio que conecta a sus clientes con las soluciones más viables. DECEN-TERRA está aquí para optimizar los sistemas descentralizados de tratamiento de aguas residuales (DEWATS) y ofrecer a PYMES, industrias y pequeños municipios soluciones de tratamiento de aguas residuales viables, duraderas y rentables.

Dr. Waste for Recycling is a socio-environmental startup that provides products and services to enhance organic waste recycling and turn food waste into environmentally friendly compost. By this, Dr. Waste aims to increase the end-user awareness of the risk of waste and encourage him/her to segregate organic waste from other kinds of waste in Iraq.

Ecotech is the first formal electronic waste recycling company in Palestine. Recycling electronics undergoes a unique processing technique in order to recover precious and base metal concentrates that are ready for metal smelting and refining industry. Thus, we are one of the first urban mining companies in the Middle East.

FarMed is a web mobile application designed for Tunisian farmers who have access to the internet and are searching for a secure place to sell, rent, and buy agricultural products and materials. The start-up aims at creating an extended community of farmers and other citizens involved in exchanging products, materials, and experiences for combating water scarcity and climate change.

Flowless is a WaterTech provider that helps water utilities and farmers win on optimizing water daily operations and detecting faults in their water system through a smart AI-powered app for real-time monitoring and control automation. Flowless’ technology connects the dots between data and decisions so water operators can detect leaks instantly, optimize pumps, cut costs, and keep water flowing efficiently.

Golden Mushroom is a modern and eco-friendly mushroom farm that supplies local markets in Mosul with delicious, nutritious, and fresh mushrooms. The startup contributes to solving environmental issues by recycling plant and animal waste and transforming it to mushroom growing substrate. The substrate is a great soil amendment for gardeners and farmers. In addition, Golden Mushroom provides mushroom products throughout the year.

Grains of Goodness fue fundada en el año 2018 como una empresa dedicada al comercio de alimentos y en el año 2023 amplió sus actividades hacia la producción de alimentos. La empresa se especializa en productos de alto valor nutricional elaborados a través de sus tres líneas principales de producción, que son polvos de vegetales y frutas, cremas de frutos secos completamente naturales y alimentos fermentados con alto contenido probiótico. Grains of Goodness se destaca en la industria alimentaria por su enfoque de producción sin residuos y por sus prácticas eficientes de uso del agua. En la actualidad, después de pasar de un emprendimiento doméstico a una operación plenamente comercial, la empresa tiene la capacidad de producir hasta 72.000 toneladas de alimentos limpios y saludables al año, al mismo tiempo que genera empleos verdes sostenibles dentro de su propia estructura.

Greeners is a Palestinian startup, that uses CO2 emissions to create eco-friendly sustainable fertilizers through a patented formula, which helps in reducing the amount of air pollution and provides farmers with effective fertilizers that are safe for the soil, the water, and most importantly to their health.

GREEN GARDEN aims at addressing organic waste challenges in Mosul through innovative vermicomposting methods. The startup offers the service of organic waste removal from poor areas for free and from high-end areas for a suitable fee. Moreover, they transport, separate and process organic waste into valuable compost material demanded by local farmers, owners of agricultural materials stores, and owners of nurseries.

Due to thee concurent waste crisis in Lebanon, Green Mount Recycling partners with municipalities for a decentralized waste management to clean its areas of operation through a community-based approach and to promote sustainable living

Greenstocks is a Lebanese-based, financially-sustainable, and non-profit organization that brings septic briquetting technologies as a solution to illegal wastewater discharge. Biomass based briquettes offers an alternative energy source that is more efficient than fossil fuel.

The 2019 Financial crisis, the Covid Pandemic, the Ukraine War and the continuous effects of Climate Change have completely changed the parameters of the Lebanese agriculture production model as now it has become mandatory to adopt more resilient agricultural practices that rely on soil health regeneration, use of local inputs, agricultural waste recycling, use of traditional seeds and seedlings, and sustainable strategies for water & energy use. Today’s challenge: Create a Lebanon-specific, sustainable agriculture model for food security. Their solution is to innovate on each agricultural practice to make it more holistic and sustainable. This includes Soil Health enhancement, Water Effectiveness, Weeds Control, Passive Green House Dryer, irrigation need reduction, and farm biodiversity. Their vision is to raise the collective Consciousness in the society by creating a holistic, sustainable agricultural business modality that can be readily experienced & shared with their customers, to inspire, promote and support perfect health in full harmony with nature. They believe that by working with the natural rhythms of the soil, plants, people, and microorganisms we can grow excellent tasting food without the environmental and health risks. They want to make a paradigm shift in the modern agriculture practices.

There is an increasing strain on traditional agriculture, which often depletes resources, contributes to climate change, and struggles to meet the growing global food demand. Hydrek's Solution Hydroponic systems allows for the efficient and sustainable cultivation of crops while at the same time significantly reduces water usage, minimizes environmental impact, and can be tailored to various settings.

Somos una empresa especializada en la producción de todo tipo de hortalizas mediante sistemas hidropónicos y tecnologías modernas. Producimos productos agrícolas de alta calidad y alimentos sabrosos, seguros y saludables durante todo el año, de forma ambientalmente sostenible y socialmente responsable. Como referente de la agricultura moderna en la región, utilizamos técnicas avanzadas de cultivo que permiten una producción continua y una base rica en nutrientes, libre de químicos, para lograr una calidad y un rendimiento óptimo.

IGT affects directly the lives of more than 12,000 inhabitants serving their basic water, energy and food needs. They measure impact through measuring the number of benefited inhabitants, implemented capacity of solar systems, treated volume of water.

iPlant es una startup de tecnología agrícola con sede en Jordania, enfocada en revolucionar la producción sostenible de alimentos en la región de Medio Oriente y Norte de África. Especializada en agricultura vertical interior y sistemas hidropónicos, ofrece soluciones innovadoras de agricultura urbana que abordan desafíos críticos de la región. Sus servicios integran automatización avanzada, agricultura inteligente mediante inteligencia artificial, investigación en agricultura microbiana, sistemas de iluminación LED y energía solar. A través de estas soluciones, iPlant no solo responde al creciente aumento de la demanda alimentaria, sino que también contribuye al reverdecimiento urbano y a la sostenibilidad.

A non-for-profit organization that aims to develop sustainable tourism in Jordan. It focuses on integrating local communities with the tourism sector. This can be achieved through identifying people’s needs and building their skills, developing a tourism masterplan, and maintain a healthy connection between service providers, their market, and their customers.

Live Love Recycle is an initiative to help counter the garbage crisis in Lebanon. It is a service based on a mobile application where residents in Lebanon are able to order up to two pick-ups per month for their recyclables with just a few clicks. The Live Love Recycle application is available in both Android and iOs versions, simple and easy to use.

Local Land aims to support local farmers increase their quality and production. Through their online market and platform, they encourage customers buy local dish packages, which include all needed ingredients for traditional recipes.

Food security dependency on import, lack of storage capacity for garlic, and the inconsistent job opportunities for garlic farms workers are the main challenges that Mezzmix tries to tackle in Lebanon. In addition, garlic farmers usually do not adhere to organic farming practices which endangers the soil and environment in the long term. Producing sauces, seasonings, and condiments. Over time, it has emerged as one of the leading domestic producers of garlic paste and hummus [chickpeas paste]. Mezzmix aims to facilitate easier and more affordable access to garlic throughout the year by minimizing storage expenses. In addition, Mezzmix empowers local farmers by encouraging sustainable garlic cultivation practices. It seeks to reduce reliance on imported garlic. Mezzmix is working with up to eight garlic farmers during high-production seasons. These farmers typically operate on a small scale; hence, Mezzmix will provide them with sustainable opportunities for growth. The low-income workers employed by the garlic farmers will benefit from sustained employment and business continuity. Additionally, Mezzmix ensures work and income sustainability for the existing 11 employees, and it will also create another two job opportunities.

Midorization Project es una empresa social registrada en Japón que se centra en la regeneración de bosques y la restauración de ecosistemas en Jordania mediante el innovador método Miyawaki. Este método es una solución basada exclusivamente en la naturaleza. Al imitar el funcionamiento de los ecosistemas naturales, ofrece una solución de bajo costo y alto impacto, sin efectos negativos, y es accesible para que personas y comunidades puedan implementarla a nivel local. Midorization Project no solo regenera bosques, sino que, de manera aún más importante, promueve la sensibilización, la acción y resultados tangibles, convenciendo progresivamente a las personas de que todas formamos parte integral de la solución.

La comida saludable y limpia requiere tiempo y conocimiento. Las comidas listas para consumir y los paquetes de comida generan una gran cantidad de residuos plásticos. Mortben ofrece comidas saludables listas para consumir envasadas en frascos de vidrio, así como alimentos provenientes de fuentes más limpias y sostenibles. Su visión es convertirse en el principal proveedor de comidas que inspire a las personas a alimentarse de manera saludable y sostenible mientras llevan una vida ocupada.

‍Mruna offers BiomWeb, an onsite nature-based wastewater treatment system that harnesses the power of nature combined with internet-connected devices to revolutionise access to sanitation. By leveraging newly accessible digital technologies, Mruna enabled an economical, practical, and environmentally sustainable system, that offers decision-making tools and analysis. Mruna imagines itself more than a wastewater equipment supply company, but as a water service provider and as a global Sustainable Network Infrastructure Planning consulting service that promotes urban resilience.

Namliyeh is a young Jordanian brand focused on authenticity and craftsmanship to create high quality artisanal products. Seeking only organic ingredients from local farmers, Namliyeh produces a unique selection of seasonal, handmade artisan jams and tea, and also sells other naturally produced Jordanian products, such as honey.

NeuroTech es una empresa tecnológica especializada en el desarrollo de sistemas avanzados de gestión energética. Nuestras soluciones innovadoras permiten a las organizaciones optimizar el uso de la energía, reducir costos y minimizar su impacto ambiental. Con un enfoque en tecnologías de vanguardia y un profundo conocimiento de los sistemas energéticos, ofrecemos una amplia gama de productos y servicios para el monitoreo, control y análisis eficiente de la energía. Nuestro portafolio diverso atiende a distintos sectores, incluidos organizaciones humanitarias, agencias gubernamentales, instalaciones manufactureras, hoteles y resorts, instituciones de salud, instituciones educativas, operaciones agrícolas y propiedades residenciales.

Con más de 1.400 megavatios de energía solar instalada en Jordania, OPTIMAIN se ha convertido en una de las primeras empresas del país especializadas en la operación y el mantenimiento de sistemas solares. Cuenta con la infraestructura y la experiencia técnica necesarias para mantener y optimizar de forma profesional sistemas solares residenciales, comerciales, industriales, gubernamentales y educativos. Entre los servicios que ofrece OPTIMAIN se encuentran el mantenimiento preventivo, el mantenimiento correctivo, el monitoreo, las pruebas y puesta en marcha, así como la limpieza de los sistemas.

The PGBC is a non-governmental and non-profit organization that aims to develop the environmental culture and understanding in the construction industry in Palestine. Such development would lead the construction sector towards international sustainable considerations, which will raise the efficiency of construction works in all of its phases (design, construction, and operation) and enhance the health for the occupants of the finished product.

El plástico, como residuo, está en todas partes. Puede encontrarse en la naturaleza, en vertederos e incluso en nuestros océanos. A nivel mundial, menos del 10 % de los residuos plásticos se reciclan. Además, el 39 % de las emisiones totales de carbono son causadas por la producción de materiales de construcción como la madera, el acero y el concreto. Plastc Lab desarrolló una solución innovadora que transforma los residuos plásticos recolectados de organizaciones y municipios en materiales reciclados como láminas, vigas y ladrillos. Estos materiales pueden utilizarse como sustitutos de las materias primas convencionales en proyectos de mobiliario.

Recycle Me App is a start-up to develop a Smart Mobile application that focuses on connecting waste providers (e.g. plastic users) with buyers. It aims at becoming an online market for selling waste.

Where most people see a pile of waste, ReFuse sees opportunities to improve the lives of vulnerable people. Secondary raw materials have an unexploited value. ReFuse bridges communities and industries, creating the key linkage for a circular economy able to empower each user. Waste power grows with scale: it is when friends, neighbors, and local organizations cooperate that they can use its value to fund community initiatives, and solve their most pressing issues. ReFuse flips the problem, making waste the solution.

Safaa for Plumbing is the first commercial female company that provides plumbing services and trainings for private households as well as public institutions, NGOs and companies in Irbid and Amman. Besides saving critical amounts of water, the company aims at empowering women through special work qualification programmes, job opportunities and at the same time seeks to drawing a positive image for jobs traditionally dominated by men.

What we feed our skins and put into our homes has always been a priority. This same need incited Savvy Elements to create impeccable high-performing products while protecting the elements that make up the environment and the place they call home. They design and manufacture home & self-care products that are sustainable, effective, and attainable.

Sennara is an environmental and social enterprise that produces and installs rooftop hydroponic systems for families in underprivileged areas, such as Gaza Camp. In addition, Sennara provides trainings, and coaching support for women, who are running the hydroponic rooftop farming activities and benefit from keeping a share of the revenues from selling the produce, with all sales channels provided by Senara.

SmartDrop is a start-up that offers a smart software and hardware system that simulates the water distribution system and monitors water networks and lines. Their solution helps municipalities and utilities distribute water fairly to all subscribers, as well as detect leakage sites accurately and quickly.

Smart Green es una empresa pionera de tecnología agrícola con raíces jordanas y canadienses que transforma la agricultura moderna mediante riego de precisión, monitoreo inteligente y soluciones agrícolas basadas en datos. Guiada por su misión Crecer Más con Menos, Smart Green ayuda a los agricultores a aumentar los rendimientos y mejorar la calidad de los cultivos utilizando menos agua, fertilizantes y energía, todo mediante prácticas sostenibles y con control remoto disponible en cualquier momento y lugar. Con operaciones en Jordania, Canadá, Arabia Saudita y en toda la región de Oriente Medio y Norte de África, Smart Green ofrece tecnologías comprobadas adaptadas a las necesidades específicas de los climas áridos y semiáridos, lo que permite a los agricultores enfrentar limitaciones de recursos y avanzar hacia una agricultura inteligente frente al clima. A través del uso de tecnologías de la Industria 4.0, incluida la inteligencia artificial y el Internet de las Cosas, la empresa digitaliza las operaciones agrícolas y brinda control remoto en tiempo real de los sistemas de cultivo. La plataforma inteligente de Smart Green permite un riego y una dosificación de nutrientes de alta precisión, lo que reduce el consumo de agua hasta en 70% en sistemas cerrados y en 30% en campo abierto. Estas capacidades fortalecen la sostenibilidad, la productividad y la resiliencia en diversas condiciones agrícolas.

During every agricultural season, water is wasted, which amplifies the scarcity and limited access to the national water reserve. Moreover, Lebanese farmers’ use of toxic chemical fertilizers leads to poor crop quality, contributing to the national food scarcity issue. The Solution - Supply and install automated irrigation and refrigeration system linked to a mobile application to serve the Lebanese farmers and landscape sector – GreenHouse installation – Barley Sprouting Installation – Project Design, Development & Maintenance -Crop Advisory.

Smart WTI es una empresa jordana dedicada a impulsar la gestión sostenible del agua mediante el uso de tecnología y datos. Como proveedor innovador de soluciones de internet de las cosas e inteligencia artificial, Smart WTI diseña y fabrica soluciones avanzadas de gestión del agua que contribuyen a un futuro más verde y sostenible.

Solvillion provides engineering solutions in the field of water and wastewater. The decentralized wastewater treatment system (DWWS) is developed as an onsite system to recycle wastewater and reuse it for agriculture. The customised treatment system targets rural households, which do not have access to the sewer system. It is easy to maintain, low in energy consumption and needs less de-sludging.

Supportive for Packaging Solutions es una empresa especializada en ofrecer soluciones de empaque innovadoras y sostenibles para pequeñas empresas, emprendimientos y compañías manufactureras. Brindamos servicios integrales que incluyen consultoría técnica, desarrollo de empaques, diseño de etiquetas y de identidad visual, creación de prototipos, análisis de la cadena de valor y capacitación, además de soluciones de empaque adaptadas a los mercados locales y de exportación. Nuestra misión es fortalecer a las empresas con empaques profesionales, sostenibles y listos para el mercado que mejoran la calidad del producto, la competitividad y la presencia de marca. Al apoyar a los negocios en la adopción de prácticas ecológicas que aumentan la reciclabilidad y cumplen con estándares internacionales, tendemos un puente entre las necesidades del mercado y las capacidades de la industria. Supportive for Packaging Solutions también ofrece diseño orientado al reciclaje, consultoría, capacitación y prototipos avanzados, respaldados por una trayectoria sólida y alianzas internacionales. Con este trabajo contribuimos al desarrollo de una industria de empaque más sostenible y circular y ayudamos a que las empresas compitan a escala global.

TRI produces insulation material from textile waste. This does no only reduce the amount of solid waste produced, but also supplies the market with a locally-produced, high quality, and affordable insulation material. It can be used for buildings as well as refugee tents. In either case it improves the livelihood of the people and saves energy by reducing heat losses.

UWYTA, a dynamic social enterprise, embodies the fusion of environmental consciousness and social impact. It is a social enterprise established on the values of passion, innovation and commitment to create positive impact. In 2021, Margot Wehbe initiated this transformative journey as a university project, recognizing the environmental repercussions of non-recyclable chips and chocolate wraps. By shifting her perspecitive on non-recyclable waste, Margot’s solution was simple yet revolutionary. What started as an academic endeavor swiftly evolved into a venture that resonated with many. Securing a grant under Safir, an EU-funded project, became a catalyst for our growth and extended reach. UWYTA has since grown to be an agent of change making waves in Lebanon and beyond. By 2023, it achieved a significant milestone with the acquisition of its dedicated space. Going beyond addressing multilayered plastic challenges, we broadened our focus to include fabric waste, amplifying our positive impact on the environment. UWYTA isn't just a business; it's a commitment to transforming adversity into opportunity. Join us on this journey of innovation, sustainability, and societal upliftment. Together, we reshape the narrative of waste by crafting a sustainable future, one upcycled creation at a time.

WashyWash es la Super App líder en Jordania para servicios de limpieza ecológicos bajo demanda. La compañía nació para resolver los problemas frecuentes de la industria de limpieza, como la mala experiencia del cliente, la falta de responsabilidad, la escasa digitalización, la baja calidad y el uso de materiales tóxicos. En solo cinco años, WashyWash se convirtió en el principal servicio de lavandería ecológica bajo demanda del país, obteniendo varios reconocimientos como el premio a la mejor empresa emergente en el 2019, el premio Huawei a la mejor aplicación en Oriente Medio y África, y el premio a las mejores prácticas de CINET en el 2022. En la actualidad, la empresa atiende a más de 25.000 clientes al año a través de su aplicación móvil y su centro operativo centralizado, y ha construido una sólida reputación por ofrecer servicios de limpieza de alta calidad que priorizan la responsabilidad ambiental y la satisfacción del cliente.

AFRADO builds and manages water systems for communities in 3 regions in Ghana. AFRADO runs post billing systems for household water connections and operates on a pre-paid card system for standpipes. AFRADO is currently piloting the installation of a new technology to detect leakages and increase reactivity in system maintenance, as well as testing differentiated tariffs based on the various customer segments.

Africa Group, co-founded by Jean Eudes, has launched Eau source de vie, an initiative to construct boreholes equipped with solar-powered pumps that can supply the most remote rural populations with clean drinking water.

To reduce the impact of seasonality on market gardens and to ensure a regular income for women farmers, Agreautech Team have developed an autonomous irrigation device with a solar drip system.

Aljuli Engineering Limited is involved in the design of water reticulation systems; connection of customers to external water sources including rainwater harvesting, municipal, private or/and community water service providers; a collection of the wastewater after use; treatment solutions for the wastewater; and disposal of the treated water either in the environment or for re-use.

AND MBEY is a social business that provides inputs to repurpose existing hydraulic infrastructure in rural areas, such as retention basins, in order to irrigate community agricultural plots and allow local farmers to produce in the off-season.

Aqua Clara Kenya (ACK) is a B Corporation certified social enterprise that designs and distributes Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) solutions across East Africa. ACK uses mobile software and mobile money to enable its customers, a majority who live at the BoP, to pay for products in installments.

ART-PESOUNG is a social business that builds affordable toilets at a household level using locally sourced materials. For the YWF pilot, Joséphine is testing her business model by installing her first toilets in a rural community.

Asante Waste Management Ltd, fundada en 2013 y con sede en Kampala, Uganda, ofrece soluciones integrales de gestión de residuos que abarcan la recolección, el transporte, la clasificación, el reciclaje, el tratamiento y la disposición final segura para clientes residenciales, industriales y comerciales. Sus servicios también se extienden a autoridades locales y concejos municipales bajo la KCCA, Kampala Capital City Authority, con diversas sucursales en todo Uganda y licencias registradas en otros países africanos como Burundi, la República Democrática del Congo y Kenia.

Asokore Mampong produces concrete slabs for sanitation facilities in Kumasi and Accra. Asokore Mampong is currently expanding its market reach beyond Accra and Kumasi to other underserved locations, especially rural areas such Obuasi and Sunyani. It offers a smooth, streamlined process for bio-digesters construction companies, saving a significant construction time. Asokore Mampong aims at getting a certification from the Ghana Standard Authority to position itself as a leader in the production of high-quality concrete slabs.

Aveola, founded by Landry, is a startup that focuses on waste recycling and the production of various chemical products for sanitation solutions. One of their work activities include O’viv, an urban and aquatic sanitation initiative that collects plastic pollutants and transforms them into ecological, solar-powered public toilets featuring a nanoparticle cleaning and ultra-violet disinfection.

Blue-Grey Aqua Technology (BGAT) specializes in building, installing, operating, and maintaining innovative modular potable water systems in distressed communities. BGAT develops affordable water treatment protocols, including the removal of topical water contaminants. BGAT aims at becoming a model utility company serving rural and peri-urban communities in Africa, offering services from research, design, construction supervision, operations, and maintenance that ensure practical and timely solutions for sustainable water management.

Bold Biogas es una empresa ugandesa que ofrece sistemas que transforman los residuos en valor. Instalamos biolatrinas que tratan de forma segura los desechos humanos en el propio sitio mediante biodigestión, eliminando la necesidad de letrinas de pozo inseguras y reduciendo la contaminación ambiental. También operamos biodigestores híbridos que procesan tanto residuos fecales como orgánicos para producir biogás para cocinar y bioslurry para uso agrícola. Combinados con pozos de infiltración, estos sistemas no generan olores, requieren poco mantenimiento y son escalables. A través de la capacitación de los usuarios, cerramos el ciclo entre el saneamiento, la cocina limpia y la agricultura.

Brilliant Sanitation Uganda Limited, fundada en 2018 por Semukoteka Abubaker, es una empresa social que se especializa en servicios de vaciado de letrinas de alta calidad en todo Uganda. La empresa aborda los desafíos del saneamiento mediante el uso de tecnologías innovadoras como el gulper, el PitVac y camiones cisterna, y ofrece una amplia gama de servicios relacionados con el saneamiento tanto en zonas urbanas como rurales, con especial atención a las ciudades en crecimiento. Sus servicios incluyen el vaciado seguro de sanitarios, la recolección y disposición segura de lodos fecales, la construcción y mejora de pozos de infiltración, trabajos de fontanería, la construcción de letrinas y tanques sépticos, servicios de consultoría, el suministro de equipos de saneamiento, el diseño de espacios comunitarios y programas de educación en higiene. Su modelo de negocio pone énfasis en la eficiencia operativa, la rentabilidad y una oferta de servicios basada en suscripción, lo que garantiza ingresos recurrentes y una relación continua con los clientes, al tiempo que contribuye a reducir la disposición indiscriminada de residuos y a mejorar el acceso a servicios de saneamiento asequibles para toda la población.

Brooms Ltd is a portable toilet rental company offering a range of toileting facilities for construction sites and events as well as exhauster services. The sanitation company is based in Nairobi and Mombasa.

Cama Women Plumbers Network Limited es una empresa de fontanería liderada por mujeres que impulsa soluciones inclusivas y sostenibles de fontanería y saneamiento en Uganda. La empresa promueve la inclusión de género en los sectores de la construcción y WASH mediante la formación, contratación y empoderamiento de mujeres fontaneras para ofrecer servicios eficientes en el uso del agua y ambientalmente responsables. A través de su proyecto insignia Wakiso Sanitation Project, Cama Women Plumbers Network está mejorando el saneamiento público en escuelas, hospitales y mercados mediante la instalación de sanitarios con biodigestores integrados con sistemas de captación de agua de lluvia y bombeo de agua con energía solar. Este enfoque reduce de forma significativa los costos de agua, elimina la generación de lodos, promueve la higiene y apoya el desarrollo de infraestructuras verdes lideradas por mujeres en las comunidades locales. Los sistemas piloto han demostrado una alta eficiencia, bajos requerimientos de mantenimiento y una fuerte aceptación comunitaria. Sobre la base de estos resultados, la empresa busca socios estratégicos e inversionistas para escalar este modelo en Wakiso y distritos vecinos, contribuyendo a la transición de Uganda hacia una infraestructura WASH inclusiva y sostenible.

Chanzi, fundada en 2019, es una empresa de gestión de residuos de África Oriental que transforma los desechos alimentarios en recursos de valor mediante el uso de larvas de mosca soldado negra. Sus operaciones principales incluyen la conversión de residuos orgánicos en proteína nutritiva para alimentación animal y la producción de fertilizante orgánico. Con instalaciones en varias ciudades, Chanzi apoya los objetivos de la economía circular y la agricultura sostenible, al tiempo que aborda el creciente desafío de la disposición de residuos orgánicos.

Clean Team Ghana (CTG) delivers vital in-home sanitation services to low-income residents. CTG provides container-based services whereby the customer pays a monthly service fee and the waste is removed from the home regularly by their waste collection team. CTG is currently piloting the development of a bio-digester offer in new markets, especially Obuasi, by installing bio-digester toilets through a credit financing model. This approach enables Clean Team Ghana to provide credit financing for the construction of bio-digester toilets and facilitate repayment over six months, ensuring affordability and accessibility for beneficiaries.

Clean Water for All is a company focussed on social impact that installs water kiosks using UV technology to filter the polluted waters of Lake Guiers and distribute it to the local communities at minimal cost. During the YWF pilot project, local women will be trained to manage the first such kiosk.

Crystal Africa Cleaning Services Limited ofrece soluciones integrales y asequibles de saneamiento, que incluyen servicios confiables de limpieza, recolección de residuos, servicios de camión succionador y construcción de tanques sépticos. Su modelo innovador de economía circular transforma los residuos en una fuente de salud y empoderamiento económico, impulsando su misión de crear un futuro más limpio y próspero para las comunidades urbanas. Para más información visita: https://san-up.creation.camp/enterprises / (sólo en inglés).

DANi Hydro-Drill (DHD) is initially a borehole drilling and maintenance enterprise. It is currently transitioning to become a water system operator. DHD is extending the scope of its activities and piloting a Rehabilitate-Operate-Transfer model that focuses on existing non-functional water systems, especially in rural centers. To build local ownership and capacities, DHD is also training 2 community members per system to take over the management in the next 2 years after the rehabilitation costs have been repaid.

Ecoplast Innov is a company specialising in recycling plastic waste into paving slabs and bricks for construction purposes.

Elikham Systems Limited es una empresa keniana registrada dedicada a ofrecer soluciones sostenibles y descentralizadas para el tratamiento y la reutilización de aguas residuales en el propio sitio. La empresa capacita a comunidades urbanas, industrias e instituciones para reducir, tratar y reutilizar las aguas residuales en el punto de generación, mejorando el acceso al agua limpia y al saneamiento y permitiendo una mayor disponibilidad de agua para usos secundarios. Elikham Systems Limited responde a la creciente necesidad de sistemas eficientes de gestión del agua mediante el diseño e implementación de tecnologías que garantizan agua segura, limpia y reutilizable, al tiempo que promueven la conservación ambiental, la reducción de costos y el cumplimiento de los estándares regulatorios. Sus servicios cubren todo el ciclo de la gestión de aguas residuales, incluyendo el diseño de plantas de tratamiento, la instalación, el mantenimiento y sistemas de reutilización de agua adaptados a las necesidades de cada cliente. Más allá de la prestación de servicios, la empresa está comprometida con impulsar la sostenibilidad y la innovación a largo plazo en la gestión de los recursos hídricos, en colaboración con desarrolladores inmobiliarios, planificadores urbanos, gobiernos e instituciones. Mediante la integración de prácticas respetuosas con el medio ambiente y tecnologías modernas de tratamiento, Elikham Systems Limited apoya a sus clientes en la conservación del agua, la reducción de la contaminación y la contribución a entornos de vida más limpios y saludables.

Elphrods Services LLP offers financial services as affordable micro loans to small, medium sized enterprises and households within the low -income communities of Kisumu. Elphrod’s WASH loans are designed to offer flexible solutions to help landlords and home- owners access sanitation (sewered /non-sewered and water connections) and innovatively includes pit and septic tank emptying as well as upgrading of toilets for connections. The model has partnered with registered WASH service providers which guarantees the landlords of quality products.

EnviEco is a social enterprise that works to clean up polluted streets and drainage systems in order to improve the well-being of local populations.

Fossetic is a social business developing technological solutions in the field of autonomous sanitation. One of the solutions they offer is a remote alert system that notifies users when a septic tank needs emptying so as o avoid public health and environmental issues caused by overflow.

Gasia Poa is a waste management company operating in the slum area of Kisumu, Kenya. Founded in 2017, the business delivers hygienic and safe pit-emptying services to low-income communities. Gasia Poa provides professionalized manual pit-emptying services that employ the use of the PuPu Pump and a fecal sludge transportation truck. GP safely and hygienically empties pits and safely transports the fecal sludge to designated treatment facilities at a cost of only Kes. 6,000/trip for the pit-emptying service.

GEANS is a business that offers a low-cost septic tank emptying service to its subscribers and a reliable source of business to partnering vacuum truck owners.

Ofrecemos soluciones de medición inteligente para una gestión del suministro de agua más eficiente en costos. GoSoft proporciona soluciones inteligentes para reducir las pérdidas en la producción y transmisión mediante una facturación precisa, el suministro y la gestión de medidores, junto con el control de dispositivos y analítica a través de su plataforma basada en Internet Industrial de las Cosas. Su segmento de clientes incluye prestadores de servicios de agua, desarrolladores privados, propietarios y distribuidores comunitarios de agua. Sus aspectos diferenciadores y su potencial innovador incluyen soluciones de gestión y visualización de datos para reducir ineficiencias en la gestión del agua en zonas rurales, así como la articulación de actores de distintos sectores para ofrecer soluciones adaptadas a los entornos específicos de cada cliente.

Providing smart metering solutions for more cost-efficient water supply management. GoSoft provides smart solutions to reduce production and transmission losses through accurate billing, meter provision and management with supporting device control with analytics through its Internet of Things (IIoT) based platform. Customer segment: Water Service Providers (WSPs), Private Developers, Landlords, Community Water Distributors Unique aspects & innovative potential: Data management and visualisation solution to decrease inefficiencies in rural water management, engagement of stakeholders across sectors to provide tailored solutions to unique customer environments.

Health Shore ofrece sistemas de purificación de agua alimentados por energía solar para escuelas rurales, suministrando agua potable segura mediante un modelo de servicio de pago por litro. Sus soluciones reducen las enfermedades transmitidas por el agua, disminuyen los costos operativos de las escuelas y reducen la dependencia de la leña para hervir el agua.

Hygiene Plus Solution is social enterprise that disinfects traditional wells in household yards before installing a cover on each well. This treatment will help to improve and protect the water source and preserve the health of the surrounding population.

Socially inclusive and environmentally friendly water supply solutions Solutions for creating reliable access to ground water (surveys, drilling, solar pumps, rainwater harvesting, etc.). Customer segment: Low- and middle-income households in rural & peri-urban areas Unique aspects & innovative potential: Socially inclusive sales models including ren-to-own and pay as you go approaches to reduce upfront costs for lower income households.

iWASH Africa is a young Ghanaian social enterprise that is solving lack of clean water and sanitation challenges in rural communities by building an integrated self-sustaining water and sanitation solution through the construction of low-cost, environmentally-friendly micro-flush toilets and solar powered water provision systems, using an entrepreneurial approach. iWASH Africa was part of the Young Water Solutions Fellowship in 2018.

JBEST Water and Environement company offers a widerange of hydrogeological services, including borehole drilling (the company has its own drilling equipment), pumping tests, water quality analysis and treatment and maintenance of water systems. Over the past two years, JBEST has successfully designed, implemented, and managed 3 community water projects, each capable of serving over 500 daily users. JBEST aims at positioning itself as a small-town water supply expert and is currently piloting its own water supply system inclding public standpipes and home connections in one community in the Eastern Region.

Johkasou Green Limited is an environmental conservation company focused on liquid waste management (sewage treatment). JGL provides solutions to wastewater with their system - Johkasou. The company started with the objective to establish a fresh feel in sewage treatment within the East African market. The Johkasou wastewater treatment system from Japan became Jokhasou Green’s icon product because of its’ unique system elements, easy to install procedures, and affordability, without compromising efficiency and reliability. Johkasou is a Japanese word meaning purifying tank. It is a unique and advanced wastewater treatment plant which has capacity to remove nitrogen, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, and floating substance.

Gasia Poa is a waste management company operating in the slum area of Kisumu, Kenya. Founded in 2017, the business delivers hygienic and safe pit-emptying services to low-income communities. Gasia Poa provides professionalized manual pit-emptying services that employ the use of improved pit-emptying technologies in the shape of the PuPu Pump and a fecal sludge transportation truck. GP safely and hygienically empties pits and safely transports the fecal sludge to designated treatment facilities at a cost of only Kes. 6,000/trip for the pit-emptying service.

Kedat is a sanitation company that provides installation and maintenance services of bio-digester toilets. Kedat has largely benefited from the subsidized markets in Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi regions but is now preparing to transition out of those subsidized markets. To ensure affordability of the products and services, Kedat intends to pilot a small credit facility for households to be able to pay the bio-digesters in multiple installments.

Kenya Cast Products Ltd es una empresa keniana de carácter familiar, fundada originalmente en 2006 y relanzada en 2014, especializada en soluciones de gestión de aguas residuales en el propio sitio. Con más de quince años de experiencia, la empresa diseña, fabrica y construye tanques sépticos biológicos monobloque de concreto reforzado que tratan las aguas residuales de forma sostenible, liberando efluentes biodegradados dentro de parámetros químicos ambientalmente seguros y regulados. Los tanques sépticos funcionan completamente por gravedad y están diseñados específicamente para operar de manera eficiente en zonas con niveles freáticos altos y condiciones de inundación. Kenya Cast Products Ltd ha construido una sólida reputación por su capacidad de innovación, incluyendo la integración de tecnologías de medición inteligente para el monitoreo del desempeño de los sistemas. La empresa atiende a una amplia gama de clientes residenciales, comerciales e institucionales en todo Kenia, ofreciendo infraestructuras de saneamiento confiables y ambientalmente responsables.

Keza Water ofrece agua potable purificada y asequible a negocios locales mediante garrafones recargables de 20 litros. Este modelo reduce los residuos plásticos y, al mismo tiempo, abastece a empresas e instituciones con agua potable de alta calidad y suministro confiable.

Kline_Business & Co is a social enterprise specialising in the production, sale, and installation of sanitation solutions in low-income households.

KomLori delivers raw water to community water treatment points using a cargo tricycle (commonly referred to as a Motorking). KomLori rents out Motorkings at a low weekly rate (below market rate) to drivers in exchange for 2 daily water deliveries. The raw water is then sold at the water points at a low fee, enabling community water treatment points to re-sell the treated water with a small margin. KomLori is also piloting a rent-to-own model where drivers can own the Motorking after a year of weekly rental of the vehicle. KomLori aims to become an independent social enterprise but is currently developed by Saha Global.

Nuestra empresa es una compañía de saneamiento y gestión ambiental con sede en el este de Kenia, en los condados de Laikipia, Meru e Isiolo, especializada en servicios profesionales de camión succionador. La empresa está comprometida con la prestación de soluciones de gestión de residuos seguras, eficientes y confiables para hogares, empresas e instituciones. Mediante la combinación de equipamiento moderno, personal capacitado y prácticas respetuosas con el medio ambiente, Local Globe Enterprises Ltd garantiza una disposición adecuada de los residuos y contribuye a comunidades más limpias y saludables.

Nazava Water Filters empower low-income households to purify their good tap or rainwater without the need for boiling or using electricity. With Nazava Water Filters households obtain safer drinking water at lower costs, enabling them to save over US$ 100/year, whilst also reducing Co2 emissions.

NETCOWAS (Network of Community Water Services/Centre for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) manages community piped water services through local-level Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). NETCOWAS aims at transforming community piped water services into efficiently managed and creditworthy local water utilities. The objective is to adopt professional management practices to attain creditworthiness and improve access to financing for the piped water systems. NETCOWAS is developing a pilot revolving fund for creditworthy communities to maintain and improve their water systems. NETCOWAS collaborates closely with the communities and their respective Municipal/District Assemblies to strengthen local ownership and participation.

Innovative water treatment & water pumping solutions. Provision of innovative and sustainable water pumping, treatment and distribution solutions through design, installation, monitoring and maintenance. Customer segment: Businesses, NGOs, farmers and households in rural and peri-urban areas. Unique aspects & innovative potential: Highly customized and socially inclusive solutions with flexible payment options to fit different user needs for rural water customers.

Faced with high rates of fluorosis in his community, O’Claire aims to make a difference and provide affordable, safe water to the community they're located in Senegal.

Omiflo es una empresa biotecnológica con sede en Kenia, fundada en 2019, que diseña y construye sistemas innovadores de tratamiento de aguas residuales basados en la naturaleza, capaces de convertir las aguas residuales en agua limpia mediante biotecnología vegetal. Su tecnología principal es el Hydroponic Macrophyte Filter, una solución que combina principios de fitorremediación e hidroponía para tratar aguas residuales y aguas negras de forma más eficiente y sostenible que los sistemas mecánicos o los enfoques naturales convencionales. El sistema de Omiflo funciona sin electricidad ni productos químicos, elimina por completo los olores y logra una alta eficiencia de tratamiento en un espacio significativamente menor que el requerido por lagunas abiertas o humedales construidos. Mediante el uso de plantas flotantes que absorben y descomponen los contaminantes, el sistema opera por gravedad, es autosostenible y no cuenta con partes móviles, lo que lo hace robusto, de bajo mantenimiento y altamente duradero. Omiflo ofrece el desempeño de los sistemas electromecánicos de tratamiento sin las barreras asociadas a altos costos de infraestructura, complejidad técnica y operación especializada. Sus soluciones escalables y rentables están dirigidas a aplicaciones residenciales, comerciales y municipales, ampliando el acceso al tratamiento eficiente de aguas residuales.

Opero Services Limited es una empresa social enfocada en ofrecer soluciones de saneamiento seguras, asequibles y escalables en toda África Oriental. Tras ser designados por la Fundación Practica, una organización sin fines de lucro con más de quince años de experiencia en saneamiento sostenible en África, como distribuidor regional para África Oriental de la PuPu Pump, se creó PuPu East Africa para desempeñar este rol a nivel regional. La PuPu Pump es una tecnología sencilla y versátil que ayuda a emprendedores locales a vaciar letrinas de pozo de forma segura en comunidades urbanas y periurbanas. Como distribuidor, la empresa suministra el equipamiento junto con capacitación y soporte técnico continuo a negocios de saneamiento en toda la región. Si deseas saber más, por favor chequea estos videos de YouTube: https://youtu.be/IL7iSJsMvnc?feature=shared; https://youtu.be/P0rDCeTf5nE?feature=shared; https://youtube.com/shorts/tRvJ2KIwnXA?feature=shared (solo en inglés).

Pro-female, environmentally friendly water ATM franchising model for BoP markets Innovative installation of Eco-Water ATMs in underserved communities through community-based, pro-female micro-franchising model Customer segment: Female water entrepreneurs, under-served rural and peri-urban water users, schools and health facilities. Unique aspects & innovative potential: Socially-inclusive micro-franchising model empowering female water entrepreneurs

RDF Uganda Limited se especializa en ofrecer servicios financieros asequibles en forma de microcréditos agrícolas grupales, préstamos individuales y servicios complementarios como préstamos para saneamiento, alfabetización financiera basada en la agricultura y apoyo educativo dirigidos a poblaciones rurales desatendidas, abordando necesidades comunitarias relacionadas con la pobreza, la falta de conocimientos y las enfermedades. La organización busca reducir la brecha de exclusión financiera y las prácticas agrícolas no comercializadas de subsistencia que predominan en las comunidades rurales, integrando al mismo tiempo soluciones que respondan a la falta de conocimientos y a los problemas de salud entre la población rural más vulnerable.

Rural Water Management Solutions Kenya es una empresa social dedicada a transformar vidas mediante la aceleración del acceso a agua segura, asequible y sostenible en comunidades rurales y periurbanas. Abanderamos la prestación profesionalizada de servicios de agua mediante modelos de gestión innovadores, tecnologías adecuadas y alianzas estratégicas con gobiernos de condados y prestadores de servicios de agua. Construimos y operamos mini redes de agua segura mediante un modelo de Asociación Público Privada Comunitaria, ofrecemos soluciones digitales de medición y facturación del consumo de agua para prestadores de servicios, incluida la plataforma Scheme Cloud, y fortalecemos la capacidad de las empresas de agua mediante formación, acompañamiento y mentoría. Con presencia nacional y alianzas con más de cien prestadores rurales, estamos comprometidos con abordar los desafíos sistémicos que afectan a los sistemas de agua rural en Kenia y en toda África.

Samalex Solutions provides micro-flush bio-digester toilets to schools, middle and low income communities and onsite treatment that decomposes the fecal waste into organic manure, which is used for agricultural purposes. Samalex Solutions has built over 8000 micro-flush bio-digester toilets. Samalex is piloting a credit financing scheme to expand activities beyond its current markets and is intending to set-up a revolving fund to enhance affordability for households who are not located in subsidized areas and have to cover for the full price of a biodigester.

SANA International Holding Ltd has a demonstrated and unparalleled track record in professional management of Small and Medium Scale Rural Water Utilities in Kenya. The Social Enterprise located in Kisumu , Kenya, offers integrated innovative water service delivery solutions targeting both household and institutional consumers for sustained realization of SDG6.

SandiAI utiliza herramientas digitales y inteligencia artificial para conectar a grupos comunitarios organizados con financiamiento para infraestructura de agua. A través de su chatbot Sandi AI, la empresa facilita el acceso a préstamos, productos y servicios de instalación para soluciones de agua y energía.

Sanergy focuses on tackling the urban sanitation crisis in Nairobi. The company builds a network of high-quality low-cost sanitation facilities, called Fresh Life Toilets; safely collects the waste from these toilets, treats it and converts it into valuable end-products, such as organic fertilizer. Sanergy’s approach gives access to safe sanitation to inhabitants of informal settlements in Kenya.

Sanitation Africa Limited (SAL) was founded with the mission to enable low-income households to access decent, and affordable sanitation facilities. SAL designs innovative toilet solutions suited for high water table and collapsible soils, upgrades existing latrines into fresh and hygienic facilities which are safe for children, women and disabled to create sustainable and dignified sanitation solutions. SAL is piloting dehydration of urine technology for use as a fertilizer. SAL also empties pits/ septic tanks using a locally made semi-mechanical pump for areas that are otherwise hard to reach. In addition to this, the company produces cooking briquettes made from the dried sludge, which is sold as an environmentally friendly option to firewood.

Saniwise Technologies es una empresa social comprometida con la transformación del saneamiento mediante soluciones innovadoras y sostenibles, especialmente orientadas a zonas de bajos ingresos y al saneamiento escolar. Sus servicios principales incluyen la provisión de sanitarios ecológicos que promueven la higiene y la recuperación de recursos, el vaciado semi-mecanizado de letrinas para una gestión eficiente de los residuos y servicios especializados de consultoría WASH (agua, saneamiento e higiene), para apoyar a comunidades y organizaciones en el desarrollo e implementación de estrategias de saneamiento eficaces. La empresa está dedicada a crear un entorno más limpio y saludable, combinando tecnología con impacto social.

An experienced sanitation professional, Abdoulaye is channelling his expertise into SIED SARL, a company specialising in the promotion and implementation of autonomous sanitation solutions. One solution is the innovative toilet design that includes a waste digester

SIVICA is a sanitation service provider that offers solid and liquid waste management services in underserved communities.

Sonic Fresh Waters offers treatment, packaging and distribution of safe drinking water to households, as well as public and private institutions.

Sunda Technologies desarrolla sistemas de medición de agua prepago diseñados localmente para pozos y grifos públicos. Sus sistemas inteligentes permiten pagos mediante dinero móvil, monitoreo en tiempo real y una gestión transparente de la infraestructura pública de agua, mejorando su funcionamiento y sostenibilidad financiera.