Mapping Climate Innovation: Opportunities for Chihuahua

Mapping Climate Innovation: Opportunities for Chihuahua In a world where environmental challenges grow increasingly urgent, climate innovation emerges as a key driver for transforming economies and communities. Chihuahua is positioning itself as a strategic hub to advance solutions that combine local talent, international collaboration, and forward-thinking vision. Local Collaboration The Study of Collaboration Dynamics in Chihuahua's Innovation-Based Entrepreneurship Economic Ecosystem, developed using the methodology of the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Initiative (GED) —an international research initiative derived from MIT D-Lab that employs tools such as Social Network Analysis and Complex Systems Theory— reveals how cooperation among entrepreneurs, academic institutions, and the private sector has laid solid foundations for projects with social and environmental impact. With 220 actors identified and 839 collaborations mapped, these dynamics have been fundamental in paving the way for startups now tackling challenges like water efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and the energy transition. 📄 Download the full document here https://kumu.io/gedi/chihuahua Global Connections This local vision resonates with international research such as Mapping Climate Tech: Identifying Opportunities, developed by the University of Michigan, which underscores the importance of connecting ecosystems with capital, talent, and corporations to scale climate solutions (see full article here). The convergence of these studies shows that Chihuahua is not isolated but rather part of a global trend toward climate innovation. Opportunities for Startups Initiatives like the Climate Innovation Hub are already working to connect local talent with international networks, opening doors for Chihuahua-based projects to enter global value chains. These efforts not only address the state's immediate needs, such as natural resource management, but also position the region as a creator of solutions with impact beyond its borders. An Invitation to the Community At StartUp Chihuahua, we believe the key lies in strengthening alliances and collaboration between local and international actors. Chihuahua has what it takes to become a benchmark for climate innovation. Are you part of this ecosystem? We want to hear from you and work together to take these opportunities to the next level.