Climathon Bogotá 2020 is a series of events whose final objective is to reach an Ideathon day (a space to generate ideas in a virtual way in the style of a Hackathon) to generate solutions to the challenges of green reactivation, particularly in the framework of four (4) pre-defined challenges.
Climate-KIC is supported by the EIT, a body of European Union
Bogota
Ideathon
Friday, November 13, 2020
Warm-up event 1: Launch of Climathon Bogotá 2020
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Warm-up event 2: Data speaks to you! Listening to the consumer for green recovery
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Green Recovery
Climathon Bogotá 2020 is an invitation to citizens to be part of the actions that can be taken in Bogotá Region, for the adaptation and mitigation of the effects of the climate crisis and the necessary economic reactivation derived from COVID-19.
The Climathon Bogotá 2020 programming will be held virtually and is free. To participate in Climathon Bogotá 2020 you only need to be of legal age, have internet access and want to present an innovative idea to contribute to the green reactivation of Bogotá, framed in one of the four (4) defined challenges, and with a team of minimum three (3) people
The main event, the Ideathon, will take place on November 13 where the participants, with their team, will build and share their idea of green recovery. In addition, there will be two previous sessions on October 21st and October 28th where participants will be able to acquire knowledge about the challenges and prepare for the day of the Ideathon.
A winning idea will be chosen for each of the four challenges! The winning ideas will have the opportunity to participate in the Climathon Global Award and will receive awards represented in advice, support and visibility by the organizers and allies of Climathon Bogotá 2020 (more details of the awards will be communicated).
Green technology and entrepreneurship
Participants
Bogota, Colombia
Green recovery
Climathon Events Bogota 2020
Warm-up event 1: Opportunity to be part of Climatón Bogotá 2020: Technologies and green enterprises
Warm-up event 2: Data speaks to you! Listening to the consumer for green recovery
Ideathon
Partners
Local organizers
Our Climathon is organized by a team of ecosystem builders for climate action, impact entrepreneurship and social innovation. We are passionate about Latin America and its high potential.
Meet the organizers
2811 is a platform for social and ecological change founded to support and accompany organizations on the path to regenerative development. We work through the construction of methodologies, the installation of capacities and the development of projects in innovation and social entrepreneurship, impact investment and climate action.
The BC.lab is a boutique consulting firm operating at the intersection of Financial and Non-Financial Capitals. Hypercollective efforts for impact, sustainability through ecosystem building, multi-stakeholder partnerships and innovative finance.
Socialab is a Latin American Innovation network. Creators and implementers of innovation strategies to make the most of the talent of the organization's' stakeholders. They strengthen and support enterprises that provide solutions to social and environmental problems.
The University of La Sabana, as an institution of higher education, relates to all sectors of society, and contributes with legitimate solutions to its multiple and complex problems, through interdisciplinary, competent and supportive work, the result of joint research action. and teaching. From the social projection, the University transfers knowledge to the environment, generates social and technological innovation, and promotes entrepreneurship, through the articulation and interrelation University-Company-State-Society. Through the development of capacities, the University contributes to the solution of real problems in the environment and, consequently, to the progress and transformation of society.
Movistar is one of the biggest drivers of the digital economy in the country. The activity of the company, which operates under the Movistar trademark, is mainly focused on the business of telephony and mobile connectivity, broadband services, fiber optic to the home, pay television, fixed telephony and a complete offer of digital solutions for small, medium and large companies and corporations.

FAQ section
What is Climathon Bogotá 2020?
Does the registration for Climatón Bogotá 2020 have a cost?
No, your participation in Climatón Bogotá 2020 has no cost.
When will Climathon Bogotá 2020 take place?
Climathon Bogotá is made up of three key dates:
The Ideathon and main event that will take place on November 13 from 8:30 am to midnight.
In addition, two previous events where participants can acquire knowledge about the challenges and prepare for the day of the Ideathon that will take place on
- October 21 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm and
- October 28 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
We invite you to participate in the three events, but it is not mandatory to attend the previous events to participate in the Ideathon.
Who can participate in Climathon Bogotá 2020?
Any person of legal age, who have internet access and an innovative idea to contribute to the green reactivation of the proposed challenges:
- Renewable energy
- Green spaces and ecological structures
- Air quality
- Sustainable tourism and revaluation of cultural heritage.
What will the dynamics to share ideas on the day of the Ideatón be?
The goal is for teams to arrive on November 13 to build their idea!
Ideas must be submitted in the formats and in the manner that will be indicated on the day of the Ideathon. For this, the participants must be organized in teams of at least three (3) people that will be formed in the days prior to the Ideathon.
Can I participate in Climathon Bogotá 2020 if I don't have a team?
Yes, you should register for the Ideathon as soon as possible for us to help you contact other participants so that they form a team and can build their idea on November 13.
Can I participate in Climathon Bogotá 20202 with a team that I already have previously organized?
Yes, you can participate with a team that you already have established of at least three (3) people. Remember that each person must register individually and must assign the team a name for registration.
Where should I register for Climathon Bogotá 2020?
Register for the Ideathon in the following link
https://climathon.climate-kic.org/south-america/colombia/bogota/ideathon/?lang=es
To register for previous events:
- Launching - October 21: https://climathon.climate-kic.org/south-america/colombia/bogota/warm-up-event-1-launch-of-climathon-bogota-2020/?lang=es
- Previous event 2 - October 28
https://climathon.climate-kic.org/south-america/colombia/bogota/warm-up-event-2-digital-skills-and-tools-in-green-business/?lang=es
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