Entrepreneurs who are part of PPA's Acceleration and Impact Investing Program portfolio are interacting with mentors to strengthen their businesses.
SITAWI has a collective loan platform recognized by the Environmental Finance Impact Awards 2020
SITAWI's Collective Lending Platform, which this year held an exclusive round for Amazonian businesses from the PPA's Impact Investment and Acceleration Program portfolio, was recognized as Impact Initiative of the Year for Latin America and the Caribbean by the Environmental Finance Impact Awards 2020.
September was the month of Amazon at home, Forest standing
Showing the importance of consuming products that have a positive impact on the Amazon and generate income for its populations, contributing to the conservation of biodiversity, was what motivated the creation of the Amazônia em casa, Floresta em pé campaign.
Tucum starts online training for indigenous managers in handicraft
In September, Tucum Brasil starts a distance learning experience with indigenous leaders in the Amazon.
Amazon at home, Forest standing
In the month in which Amazon Day is commemorated – September 5th – the Acceleration and Impact Investment Program of the Partners for the Amazon Platform, Mercado Livre, Idesam and Climate Ventures launch the campaign Amazônia em casa, Floresta em pé.
Acceleration Program integrates 3rd edition of Guide 2.5
The PPA Acceleration and Impact Investment Program is among the initiatives mapped in the 3rd edition of Guide 2.5
Program changes structure to serve entrepreneurs in the midst of the pandemic
With social isolation, acceleration programs in general had to adapt their structure and offer, expanding the use of virtual spaces to bring together female entrepreneurs.
Program starts connection wheels with Ricardo Abramovay
In July, PPA's Business Acceleration and Impact Investment Program started the Rodas de Conexão, bringing together entrepreneurs, partners, researchers and companies to debate important themes for the ecosystem of Amazonian impact businesses.
From Tribu, 100% Amazônia and Manaós Tech are selected to participate in other acceleration and mentoring programs
Three businesses from the PPA Acceleration and Impact Investing Program portfolio were selected by different programs to accelerate and/or receive funding.
Oka Juice develops a line of juices and reaches the Southeast
By the end of 2020, Oka Juice launches three flavors from the Juices of the Amazon series on the national market: açaí, cupuaçu and taperebá.
