Regional Innovators 2024
Driving Solutions for a Regenerative Future
Why did we launch Innovadores Regionales?
Futuro Cabo del Este launched the Call for Innovadores Regionales with the objective of identifying, recognizing and connecting projects and people that are already generating innovative solutions in conservation, sustainable tourism, circular economy and community resilience. We want to give visibility to these efforts and strengthen their impact through connections and support.
Selection & Evaluation
The projects were evaluated considering the following criteria:
- Innovation: Degree of originality and disruption in the sector.
- Sustainability: Capacity of the project to be sustainable over time.
- Regeneration: Impact on the restoration and conservation of ecosystems.
- Biodiversity: Contribution to the protection and strengthening of biodiversity.
- Natural ecosystems: Relationship with the maintenance and balance of habitats.
- Responsible tourism: Focus on tourism with positive impact on communities and environment.
- Sustainable real estate development: Application of construction and responsible growth principles.
- Social impact: Benefits generated for local communities.
- Economic development: Economic growth based on regenerative principles.
- Scalability: Potential to replicate in other regions and grow on a larger scale.
19 participating projects, 6 finalists selected for their innovation, impact and scalability and 3 winning projects.
Evaluating Committee
The selection of the winning projects was carried out by a group of experts committed to sustainability and regional development:
- Arandi Torres – President COPARMEX Los Cabos
- Miguel Angel Ojeda – Director of La Casa del Emprendedor La Paz and professor at the UABCS
- Daniela Trasviña – Professor of Sustainable Tourism, World University
- Nelly Ramírez – BFA Global, Senior Climate Ecosystem & Innovation Architect
- Nallely Valdez – Collective Impact Consultant, National Monte de Piedad
- Scott Barker – Philanthropist and businessman committed resident of Los Cabos
- Luis Palacios – General Manager Innovaciones Alumbra Land
- LegacyWorks Group Mexico (LWG) Team with a collective vote
Winners & Finalists Awards Ceremony
On Tuesday, February 11, the awards ceremony for “Regional Innovators 2024” took place, with the attendance of business leaders, academics, NGOs, local authorities, and media representatives.
It was a fun afternoon filled with positive collaboration! Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!
Winners
Santiago Sustentable
Category: Innovation in conservation and environmental education in Santiago, BCS.
Santiago Sustentable seeks to transform the Santiago Delegation into the first sustainable community in the municipality of Los Cabos in five years, integrating regenerative tourism, agroecology and conservation of biocultural heritage. With a focus on circular economy and sustainability, the initiative works with local businesses to strengthen their offer, reduce food waste and promote responsible water and energy use practices. Thanks to its network of collaboration with governments, NGOs and companies, it has developed alternative tourist circuits and environmental education programs, positioning Santiago as a benchmark in sustainable development in the region.
Laboratorios Servant
Category: Technology and circular economy for soil regeneration.
Laboratorio Oceanográfico SERVANT, linked to the Tropical Oceanography Group, promotes innovation in coastal monitoring and soil regeneration through biofertilizers and efficient composting. Using remote sensors and drones, they investigate the impact of environmental changes in the coastal area of northwest Mexico, collaborating with institutions such as CICESE and Texas A&M. Their work contributes to improving the resilience of coastal communities, allowing them to adapt to climate phenomena and preserve their ecosystems. In addition, its monthly oceanographic bulletin provides key data for informed decision making in the region.
Recicladora Ambiental BCS
Category: Recycling solutions to reduce waste in Baja California Sur.
Recicladora Ambiental BCS is a pioneering project in the recovery and transformation of plastic waste into useful products, such as fence posts, pallets and road signs. It was born from concern about plastic pollution and the lack of infrastructure for its recycling in Baja California Sur, managing to recover more than 50,000 kilos of plastic that, otherwise, would have ended up in the sea or in clandestine landfills. With a vision of a circular economy, it works together with schools, companies and communities to promote the culture of recycling and develop a sustainable local industry that minimizes the state’s environmental footprint.
Finalists
Modelo de Desarrollo Rural Hecho en Rancho
Azucena Guadalupe Higuera Higuera
(Productores Sustentables Sierra La Giganta A.C.)
Thank you for your Participation!
Each project presented represents a valuable effort for the transformation of our region.
We celebrate and thank all participants for their commitment to regenerative development.
Next steps: “2nd East Cape Futures Forum”
We invite you to join us on March 27 and 28, where the winners will have the opportunity to present their projects to an audience committed to innovation and sustainability. Let's continue building together a sustainable future for our region!
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