The competition, which was supported by the United Nations Innovation Network, attracted some 10,000 initial proposals. From these, the jury chose 25 winners from 18 countries, highlighting the array of tourism talent in every global region and its widespread ability to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Shortlisted finalists were judged according to criteria which included the potential of the startups to contribute to a specific Goal, their ability to be scaled-up and the maturity of both the product and the team behind it.
The 25 winning startups, selected by a jury made up of leaders from across the tourism sector, offer distinct solutions for advancing the SDGs. The Americas led the way in submitting winning proposals, with nine of the competition winners coming from the region. Europe provided eight winners, Asia and the Pacific six, and Africa and the Middle East one winner each.
By embracing innovation, we can realise this potential and build a better future for people and planet through tourism.
The winners and the SDG that the startup will help advance are as follows:
SDG1 – No poverty
Etnica (Guatemala)
SDG2 – Zero hunger
Ifarm Agritech (Kenya)
SDG3 – Good health and well-being
BlueDot(Canada)
SDG4 – Quality education
Immersion India (India)
SDG5 – Gender equality
Sisterwave (Brazil)
SDG6 – Clean water and sanitation
ECOLOO Greentech Malaysia SDN BHD(Malaysia)
Zero Mass Water (United States of America)
SDG7 – Affordable and clean energy
BeFC (France)
Enexor BioEnergy(United States of America)
Swimsol(Austria)
SDG8 – Good jobs and economic growth
Clio Muse Tours PC (Greece)
Community Homestay Network (Nepal)
SDG9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure
DefinedCrowd (United States of America)
FREED GROUP (aka TravelFlan) (Hong Kong)
SDG10 – Reduced inequalities
Travaxy – accessible travel (Israel)
SDG11 – Sustainable cities and communities
Metrica6 (Spain)
Tobadaa (Egypt)
SDG12 – Sustainable consumption and production
Lumitics (Singapore)
SDG13 – Climate action
ClimateTrade (Spain)
Opus 12, Inc. (United States of America)
Safety Line (France)
SDG14 – Life below water
Seven Clean Seas (Singapore)
SDG16 – Peace, justice and string institutions
Impulse Travel (Colombia)
SDG17 – Partnerships for the goals
Nibi (Colombia)
Siliconbali(Portugal)
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