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savia ventures
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:
- You’re a Latina founder (solo or team)
- Your startup has been operating for 6 months or more
- You’ve raised less than $2M USD (excluding non-dilutive capital)
- You own at least 10% of your company
- Your company has operations in Latin America
- You’re working on climate tech or climate-positive impact — including food, energy, water, agtech, waste, circularity, carbon, and beyond
empowering future leaders
What's in it for the 2025 winner?
Direct investment from Savia Ventures
Winner will get a US$ 20,000 investment from Savia Ventures.
Demo Day at Climática 2025
A fully funded trip to Climática 2025 in Mexico City, where you'll get 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
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
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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?"
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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 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.