About us
Who we are
"To combat climate change there is no silver bullet, we need thousands of disruptive solutions, and we need them fast"
Since 2019 CleantechHUB has been driving climate entrepreneurship and cleantech innovation ecosystems, through early-stage climate entrepreneurship programs and tailor-made growth services.
We are..
At CleantechHUB, we're a passionate and multidisciplinary team bursting with energy! We're deeply committed to taking real, concrete action against climate change. We're resilient, innovative, and strategically sharp, but most of all, we're genuinely happy to be making a difference and supporting each entrepreneur and startup at our programs with kindness and care!
Ecosystem for climate
We are an ecosystem builder for climate entrepreneurs and climate professional
The people matter
We believe in the people that believe in their ideas
Innovators
We think systemic, building transitional pathways together with stakeholders
Inclusive & sustainable
We aspire to a sustainable and inclusive future
Working for the climate
We take climate action one start-to-scale-up at-a-time!
Climate actions
We want to a sustainable and inclusive future
Our Team
We are a team absolutely IN LOVE with startups and climate entrepreneurs! Our passion for driving change is immense, and diversity and empathy are at the heart of everything we do - we're ready to support visionaries who are building a brighter, more sustainable future!
Jop Blom
Founder & International Lead
Fonder, Management Team and International Lead Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship Beyond Borders. 📍 Amsterdam - Bogotá - Mexico City - Johannesburg - Cape Town
Gideon Blaauw
Regional Lead
Gideon Blaauw is a passionate advocate for climate entrepreneurship, where he leads initiatives to support early-stage startups across Latin America in the fight against climate change.
Renee Corstens
National Lead Spain
I lead the CleantechHub in Spain, fostering innovation and creating opportunities for cleantech startups, founders, and investors to connect, collaborate, and scale.
Jennifer Gonzalez
Growth Lead
I am an Economist and International Development specialist passionate about businesses that drive economic, environmental, and social impact while remaining profitable.
Antonie Louter
Impact Investment Analist
Passionate about driving sustainable growth and fostering innovation.
Manuela Malagon
Financial Analyst
Passionate about finance, sustainability, and social impact. At CleantechHUB, we help green startups access capital by analyzing investment opportunities and financial strategies.
Luisa Figueroa
Grants Assessor
A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary
Jorge Farfan
Senior Advisor - Strategic Growth
I am Senior Growth Advisor at Clean Tech Hub, and Venture Partner at KPTL in Brazil with experience in venture capital investments in Bioeconomy and Climatech for the Latam region.
Mónica Avila
Managment team and Academy Lead
My magic words are: Impact, Well-being, and Conscious Leadership, to catalyze a new era of purpose-driven leadership and business, where well-being, ethics, and positive impact become the norm.
Juliana Fernández
Community Coordinator
My purpose and passion is to bring my values and knowledge to the LATAM Entrepreneurship Ecosystem.
Ana María Fariñas
Head of Communications
Social communicator with experience in public relations, media and communication strategies.
Lina Andrade
Graphic Designer
My experience at CleantechHub as a graphic designer has been incredibly enriching.
Angélica Díaz
Lead Tech
Absolutely in love with Freedom and open source software and its transformative power in organizations!
Jonathan Cipagauta
Support Tech
I am a happy person who wants to contribute to reducing the carbon footprint caused by technology.
Advisory Board
Alicia Lozano
Sustainability Director of Baviera
Carolina Duran
Co-founder @ Beyond Ventures
Santiago Jaramillo
Anditel president
Juan Carlos Garavito
Co-founder / Managing director Moxē foods
Juan Pablo Díaz Huertas
Impact investing - Venture capital
Our approach
Our Mission
Is to drive climate entrepreneurship and cleantech innovation ecosystems by supporting early-stage climate ventures through specialized programs and tailor-made growth services.
We are committed to identifying and accelerating green, innovative climate startups, transforming them into impactful businesses that address real market needs and gain access to financing.
Beyond fostering innovation locally, we are expanding and replicating our programs and model across Latin America, ensuring that more climate entrepreneurs have the resources, networks, and support needed to scale their solutions and drive meaningful environmental and economic change
Our Vision
Fixing climate change one start to scale up at a time
By 2030, CleantechHUB envisions a thriving ecosystem of cleantech ventures, each contributing tangibly to climate change mitigation. We aim to foster a robust pipeline, scaling promising startups into impactful organizations capable of revolutionizing industries and driving measurable reductions in global emissions. Through targeted support and strategic collaborations, CleantechHUB aspires to be a central catalyst in achieving a sustainable and decarbonized future.
Our Impact: 6 Years of Driving Climate Solutions
Countries
CO2 Save To Date
Ecosystem partners
Climate solutions supported
Capital leveraged
Capital raised
Over the past six years, we’ve built a thriving ecosystem dedicated to accelerating climate action and sustainable development.
Working across 8 countries, we’ve partnered with over 40 organizations, supported more than 1,000 climate solutions, and helped leverage over $50 million USD in capital.
Our efforts have led to the creation of more than 3,000 green jobs and the reduction of 5 million tons of CO₂ emissions—halfway to our 2025 target of 10 million tons.
This journey is powered by collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for a future where people and planet thrive together.
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Tintin in Colombia, Gideon Blaauw
From coaster to booming business. Our CleantechHUB Colombia CEO Gideon Blaauw from Wezep helps Colombian startups with climate solutions. “I feel like Tintin in Colombia,” says Gideon, who got interviewed by one of the biggest newspapers in the Netherlands.
CleantechHUB moves to Barcelona
Our venture that is dedicated to promoting climate entrepreneurship and the development of cleantech innovation through incubation and startup acceleration programs has chosen the Catalan capital, in fact, to act as a connection port between its native Latin America and the Old Continent.
Gideon Entrepreneur of the year 2024!
Our CEO at CleantechHUB Colombia, Gideon, has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 by Holland House – Dutch – Colombian Chamber of Commerce, MKB-Nederland! Discover more about Gideon’s journey and other inspiring Dutch entrepreneurs making waves globally in the link.