BREAK THE CEILING. FIX THE CLIMATE.

The Lotus Award for Latina Climate Founders

Applications now open for the second edition of Latin America’s most important recognition for early-stage women building climate solutions.

DEADLINE AUGUST 31st 2025

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What is the Lotus Award?

The Lotus Award is a first-of-its-kind prize designed to elevate and invest in Latina founders tackling the climate crisis in Latin America.

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 or support they deserve.

your vision, our mission.

Who should apply?

You’re a perfect fit if:

empowering future leaders

What's in it for the 2025 winners?

Trip to Climatica 2025

A fully funded trip to the Climatica 2025 event in Mexico City.

Demo Day Pitch

A keynote pitch at Demo Day, with exposure to investors, media, and ecosystem leaders.

Savia Network

Lifetime access to Savia’s climate founder network.

Advisory Circle

A personalized advisory circle of 30+ leading climate and startup experts.

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Meet the judges

Carolina Schmidt

Carolina Schmidt

Former Minister of Environment and Gender of Chile

Andrea Amozurrutia

Andrea Amozurrutia

Finance & Sustainability Director Grupo Herdez

Magdalena Rego

Magdalena Rego

IFC ESG – LAC Senior Operations Officer

Asunción Borrás

Asunción Borrás

Head of Business Development for Engie LatAm

Lauren Fletcher

Lauren Fletcher

Inventor of Tree Planting Drone Technology, Oxford PhD, former NASA engineer

Alexandra Cousteau

Alexandra Cousteau

Co-founder & President of Oceans 2050

Our Partners

Joining Forces to Shape the Future

“The Lotus helped me with in depth investment readiness and connections that led to raising our seed round”.

– Andrea Bonilla, CEO Bioplaster

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Become an ambassador

01

Create a post

Create a story on Instagram or post on Linkedin answering either of these questions:

"Why is investing in Latinas essential to the next wave of climate innovations?"
"Who should Latina Entrepreneurs apply for the Lotus Award?"

02

Share and tag

Include the hashtag #savialotusaward and @saviaventures as a collaborator

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 20% 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.

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