The CATAL1.5°T [ˈkætəlɪst] Initiative’s ambition is to boost investments in promising early-stage climate ventures from the Global South. To ensure long-lasting impact, we also strengthen regional climate innovation ecosystems.
As part of the initiative, we are working with organisations from 10+ countries to implement various Climathons in collaboration with local partners. These events aim to:
- Identify priority areas for local climate action
- Generate innovative solution ideas during the Climathons
- Support the inclusion of women and other marginalised groups within the climate entrepreneurship community
CATAL1.5°T Central & South America Climathons
Cordoba, Argentina Climathon
Date: 13-14 September 2024 | Place: Edificio Casa Naranja (La Tablada 451) | Local Organiser: Antom.la
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Campeche, Mexico Climathon
Date: 18-19 October 2024 | Place: Centro de Convenciones | Local Organiser: IHub CDMX
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Progreso, Mexico Climathon
Date: 6-7 September 2024 | Place: IYEM Instituto | Local Organiser: IHub CDMX
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Cancun, Mexico Climathon
Date: 18-19 October 2024 | Place: TBD | Local Organiser: IHub CDMX
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Boca del Río, Mexico Climathon
Date: 18-19 October 2024 | Place: Universidad del Valle de México (UVM) | Local Organiser: IHub CDMX
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Cholula, Mexico Climathon
Date: 18-19 October 2024 | Place: Atlixcáyotl 5718 | Local Organiser: IHub CDMX
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San Salvador, El Salvador Climathon
Date: 25-27 October 2024 | Place: Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador | Local Organiser: IHub San Salvador
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San Jose, Costa Rica Climathon
Date: 7-8 September 2024 | Place: Sede Impact Hub | Local Organiser: IHub San Jose
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Tegucigalpa, Honduras Climathon
Date: 11-12 October 2024 | Place: Tegucigalpa | Local Organiser: IHub Tegucigalpa
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Barranquilla, Colombia Climathon
Date: 17-18 October 2024 | Place: Universidad del Norte | Local Organiser: CleantechHUB
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San Martin, Peru Climathon
Date: 14-15 November 2024 | Place: Tarapoto | Local Organiser: CleantechHub
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Santo Domingo, Domincan Republic Climathon
Date: 10-11 and 17-18 October 2024 | Place: Santo Domingo | Local Organiser: CleantechHUB
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The CATAL1.5°T [ˈkætəlɪst] Initiative is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in cooperation with top-tier global and regional partners. It is funded by the international Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Regional platforms are operated by partner networks consisting of leading start-up incubators and accelerators, as well as local teams of GIZ and EIT Climate-KIC.