- LOTUS AWARD
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AN INITIATIVE BY SAVIA VENTURES
The Lotus Award for Latina Climate Founders
Recognizing and backing Latina founders building climate solutions across Latin America.
Because the most powerful builders in the room are often the least visible ones.
WHY IT EXISTS
The gap is real. So is the opportunity.
Women founders remain significantly underrepresented in venture capital — and the gap widens further in climate technology, where access to capital is already scarce.
Yet many of the most promising climate solutions in Latin America are being built by Latina entrepreneurs who lack the visibility, networks, and capital they deserve.
The Lotus Award was created to change that — not as charity, but as a conviction that diverse founders build better companies.
WHAT WE BACK
Founders building the next generation
of industries
The Lotus Award supports early-stage Latina entrepreneurs working at the intersection of climate urgency and economic opportunity across Latin America.
- Energy transition
- Sustainable food systems
- Water innovation
- Circular materials
- Climate fintech
- Carbon technologies
WHAT THE AWARD PROVIDES
More than a prize. A platform.
Investor access
Warm introductions to a curated network of climate investors, family offices, and strategic partners.
Stage at Climática
Winners are presented at Climática — our annual summit — in front of 150+ founders, investors, and industry leaders.
Savia Network
Lifetime membership in a community of Latina climate builders, operators, and allies across Latin America.
Advisory Circle
Access to 30+ climate and startup advisors with deep regional expertise and global networks.
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Meet the judges
Our Partners
Joining Forces to Shape the Future
"We're not here to reward the loudest voices. We're here to back the most powerful ones — the ones building real change, often without the visibility they deserve."
– Savia Ventures
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WINNERS
2024
Andrea Bonilla - CEO & Scientist, BioPlaster
BioPlaster offers biodegradable packaging made from sargassum to reduce environmental impact
2025
Leni Peterson - CEO & Founder, Celeste
AI turning shared water risk into coordinated investment for corporates. We backed the company with an initial angel ticket.
Get involved
Support the builders who change everything.
Whether you're interested in partnering, nominating a founder, or staying close to the initiative — we'd love to hear from you.
Ready to join the movement?
If you have more questions, please contact us
The Lotus Award recognizes and supports Latina
entrepreneurs in the climate tech sector.
Latina entrepreneurs with innovative climate tech solutions. Must
be in operations for 6 months without having raised $2M. Must be
operating in LATAM or have a business plan to do so. Must own at
least 10% of their company.
Cash prize + a global network of advisors, networking
opportunities, visibility, and support to scale your venture.
Invitation to special events and public recognition.
Submit your application at our website by the deadline.
First round is due by August 31st 2025.