Mikuykusi is an initiative from the department of Huánuco dedicated to the comprehensive utilization of cocoa. It produces chocolates and distilled beverages while promoting circular economy practices and environmental sustainability.

Mikuykusi aims to reduce environmental pollution by creating a company that industrializes cocoa and its byproducts (pods and mucilage); generate employment opportunities; train local producers; and encourage national cocoa production, benefiting from purchasing cocoa beans and byproducts.

Nutrigenix is a functional confectionery producer based in Áncash whose goal is to create functional snacks using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve nutrition in Peru’s high jungle region. It utilizes marine superfoods and exotic fruits, thereby supporting local farmers and fishers.

Nutrigenix seeks to combat childhood anemia, promote sustainability through plant-based products, and lead innovation in healthy foods with the use of disruptive technologies.

Econiza, a project from Cajamarca, focuses on neutralizing acidic water using ash derived from cocoa byproducts. The initiative involves designing an automated system that leverages agricultural waste to treat acidic water, thereby improving water quality and promoting the circular economy.

Econiza aims to neutralize the pH of acidic mine drainage (AMD) and remove heavy metals from both AMD and acidic water, improving water quality and reducing its environmental impact. It also seeks to promote the circular economy and reduce agricultural waste, contributing to sustainability and lowering water treatment costs.

Agrobiofish is a project from Arequipa that transforms fish waste into eco-friendly biofertilizers. They offer high-quality products that benefit both farmers and the environment by addressing pollution and promoting sustainable, organic agriculture.

Agrobiofish seeks to reduce environmental pollution, promote sustainable agriculture, and improve the productivity and profitability of farmers while positioning itself as a model of responsible business practices committed to creating a more sustainable and ecologically balanced future.

Ecosfera Fungitech, a proposal from Cusco, features a technological module that automates edible mushroom production using Industry 4.0 technology. It promotes vertical farming and encourages the saving of time, space, and resources.

Ecosfera Fungitech aims to ensure equitable access to nutritious, high-quality food in vulnerable regions; minimize environmental impact through circular economy processes; create jobs and improve family income; strengthen local economies, particularly in rural highland areas; and promote sustainable practices.

GloMush is an innovative proposal from Arequipa that transforms mushroom production into a powerful tool for sustainable development in rural communities of Peru’s highlands and rainforest. It leverages waste to create an efficient production system within a cycle that maximizes efficiency and reduces environmental impact.

GloMush aims to combat food insecurity by offering highly nutritious food. The company promotes sustainable and inclusive economic development by creating dignified jobs in rural communities, while significantly contributing to the preservation of local ecosystems and water sanitation.

Aqualive, a proposal from Áncash, is an Android application that monitors the quality of water for human consumption in rural areas over time. The app can be installed on a smartphone with internet access and has a user-friendly, direct interface.

Aqualive aims to help reduce the incidence of diarrheal diseases in rural populations by facilitating the consumption of safe water. It also seeks to ensure the continuous supply of chlorinated water in rural drinking water systems and generate accessible historical data on water quality to facilitate timely decision-making that improves drinking water supply in rural areas.

Warmifin is a fintech born in Cusco that provides financing and empowers women entrepreneurs in micro and small businesses and enterprises. Warmifin achieves this through financial credits, financial education, and business innovation.

Warmifin aims to offer comprehensive support to women entrepreneurs, provide assistance and training in financial education; and facilitate the implementation of innovative strategies in traditional businesses, by providing guidance and resources to modernize and enhance their operations and competitiveness in the market.

Portable, an initiative from Junín, features the TranStore sales module, designed to positively transform the dynamics of current sales modules used in itinerant or Sunday markets. It employs design strategies that enhance and refine aspects such as flexibility and transportability in existing modules.

Portable seeks to promote decent work and foster sustainable and inclusive economic growth through an architectural solution, as current sales modules appear to cater only to a specific group.

Hamcao, a project from Lima, introduces an innovative foliar biostimulant based on sulfated carbohydrates. It is designed to enhance crop resistance to water stress caused by droughts exacerbated by climate change. Its applications include the rehabilitation of areas surrounding mines undergoing closure, aiming to restore sustainability to the affected ecosystems.

Hamcao aims to provide an ecological and cost-effective solution, combat oxidative stress in plants caused by drought by enhancing their resistance and recovery under adverse conditions, and revitalize post-mining ecosystems by regenerating flora in areas affected by mine closures.

Hidranix is an initiative from Arequipa that aims to transform the cooking process through the use of green hydrogen produced from solar energy. The technology employs an efficient electrolysis system that converts water into hydrogen, a clean and sustainable fuel for cooking.

Hidranix seeks to reduce dependence on fossil fuels that generate CO2 emissions during food preparation, promote energy sustainability, and improve access to clean energies in local communities.