We’re looking for startups with innovative solutions to conserve and regenerate the biodiversity and ecosystems of the Amazon rainforest.
Is yours one of them?
We’re looking for startups with innovative solutions to conserve and regenerate the biodiversity and ecosystems of the Amazon rainforest.
Is yours one of them?
We’re looking for startups with innovative solutions to conserve and regenerate the biodiversity and ecosystems of the Amazon rainforest.
Is yours one of them?
In the Natura Innovation Challenge 2024, we're looking for innovative solutions for the implementation of carbon projects, focusing especially on collaboration with agro-extractive communities in the Amazon, generating regenerative businesses with social and environmental impact.
In the Natura Innovation Challenge 2024, we're looking for innovative solutions for the implementation of carbon projects, focusing especially on collaboration with agro-extractive communities in the Amazon, generating regenerative businesses with social and environmental impact.
In the Natura Innovation Challenge 2024, we're looking for innovative solutions for the implementation of carbon projects, focusing especially on collaboration with agro-extractive communities in the Amazon, generating regenerative businesses with social and environmental impact.
Startups and businesses with innovative solutions for
implementing carbon projects.
Startups and businesses with innovative solutions for implementing carbon projects.
CleanTechs
AgTechs
FinTechs
CleanTechs
AgTechs
FinTechs
LegalTechs
Education
IT and Communication
LegalTechs
Education
IT and Communication
Bootcamp
Opportunity to connect with experts in Sustainability and Business from Natura & CO, as well as leading professionals from ACE Cortex.
Business opportunities
Participating businesses may be eligible to collaborate on Proofs of Concept with Natura & CO.
Relacionamentos
Aproximação com
as comunidades parceiras da
Natura & CO.
Community relationships
Build connections with the Natura & CO partner communities in the Amazon.
Equity-free
Your startup doesn't have to give up equity to join the challenge.
Training sessions with experts
Opportunity to connect with experts in Sustainability and Business from Natura &Co, as well as leading professionals from ACE Cortex.
Business opportunities
Participating businesses may be eligible to collaborate on Proofs of Concept with Natura &Co.
Business opportunities
Participating businesses may be eligible to collaborate on Proofs of Concept with Natura & CO.
Community relationships
Build connections with the Natura &Co partner communities in the Amazon.
Community relationships
Build connections with the Natura & CO partner communities in the Amazon.
Equity-free
We do not require equity participation from selected startups, meaning participation is equity-free.
We're lookinf for startups or businesses with innovative solutions that align with at least one of our key themes.
Solution that assists in decision-making on carbon projects, prioritizing communities and including predictability features, insights on project governance, evaluation of practices, and trends adopted in the market.
Solution for mapping and managing carbon project risks.
Solution for MRV (Measurement/Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) of carbon projects involving data collection, storage, and analysis of carbon balance (emitted/sequestered).
Solution for predicting the generation of carbon credits in rural areas.
Solution that indicates, through prospecting and predictability, the best management and restoration technique for rural areas considering technical and financial aspects.
Solution for sustainable soil management, including pest control or the use of fertilizers and/or reduction of fossil fuel use.
Solution that supports agile land regularization for land use in rural areas.
Solution for training communities in rural land regularization processes.
Solution that facilitates and simplifies the relationship with public agencies, as well as the development of legal processes.
Solution for the quantification, mapping, and valuation of ecosystem services to measure the impact of sustainable development on services, products, and forest resources, as well as the economic and financial impact on the involved community.
Solution for training and qualification in finance for small and medium rural producers and communities.
Solution that supports the dissemination of knowledge on innovation and collaboration with startups for integrated sustainable development.
Solution that contributes to the restoration of the local ecosystem (seeds, seedling development, nurseries, planting solutions, tools, fieldwork, and so on).
Financial modeling and management solution for carbon projects.
Solution to ensure the securitization of carbon credits.
Insurance solution to protect the producer in case of loss of production and non-generation of carbon credits.
Solution for anticipation of receivables.
Solution for improving internet connection infrastructure in Amazonian regions.
Does your startup or business have a solution that aligns with any of these themes? Join this challenge!
Does your startup or business have a solution that aligns with any of these themes? Join this challenge!
Carbon Challenge Timeline | 2024
Etapas do Desafio de Carbono | 2024
Carbon Challenge Timeline | 2024
Carbon Challenge Timeline | 2024
March to April
Registration period and
analysis of applications
May
Presentation on Pitch Day
June
Opening of the program and business diagnosis
July
Immersion with experts (bootcamp)
July to September
Monitoring of Proofs of Concept and/or Acceleration
September
Presentation of results (demoday)
October
Final evaluation and closure
Discover
Natura's initiatives
Discover
Natura's initiatives
For Natura, regeneration is the process of restoring life to individuals, communities, nature and the relationships between them. Discover some of our initiatives in collaboration with communities in the Amazon!
Natura in the Amazon Rainforest
Discover
Natura's initiatives
For Natura, regeneration is the process of restoring life to individuals, communities, nature and the relationships between them. Discover some of our initiatives in collaboration with communities in the Amazon!
Natura in the Amazon Rainforest
Let's create a better world together
Let's create a better world together
FAQ
The program aims to accelerate startups and/or businesses with innovative solutions that have the potential for co-development with Natura & CO for Sustainability and Regeneration challenges.
Startups and/or businesses with innovative solutions that align with the challenge and proposed themes, and that meet the selection criteria and requirements outlined in the rules, are eligible to apply for the program.
Yes, if your business has an innovative solution to the challenge and in at least one of the proposed themes, your application will be reviewed by our team.
No. Being part of this program doesn't involve any payment, compensation, funding, or award from Natura & CO to the participating businesses.
To be eligible for the program, startups or businesses must have a solution that's either being validated or validated in the market. Ideas in the conceptualization phase will not be considered.
Startups can register until April 14, 2024.
No, the program doesn’t require exclusivity.
Most of the program's activities are expected to be conducted online. However, Pitch Day and Demo Day presentations may be held in person in São Paulo. Additionally, the program may offer the option of in-person visits to Amazon communities.
Participation in this program is voluntary and doesn’t require any payment by the participating startup or business to Natura & CO.
Up to 5 (five) startups will be selected to participate in the program.
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Your startup doesn't fit this challenge, but you'd still like to connect with Natura?
Your startup doesn't fit this challenge, but you'd still like to connect with Natura?
Your startup doesn't fit this challenge, but you'd still like to connect with Natura?
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