UNLOKINNO operates a matchmaking platform that connects climatetech startups with academic R&D labs in the Global South, facilitating collaboration and technology transfer. By redistributing up to 70% of subscription revenue to these labs, the platform enables startups to access affordable testing services and expertise, addressing the gap in innovation resources needed to combat climate change.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Climatetech startups often lack access to affordable research and development (R&D) resources, particularly testing services and expertise, hindering their ability to innovate and scale solutions for climate change. Academic R&D labs in the Global South possess valuable knowledge and capabilities but are often excluded from the global innovation ecosystem due to limited visibility and funding.
Solution
UNLOKINNO operates a matchmaking platform that connects climatetech startups with academic R&D labs in the Global South, facilitating collaboration and technology transfer. The platform enables startups to access affordable testing services and specialized expertise from these labs, accelerating their innovation cycles. By providing a channel for collaboration, UNLOKINNO empowers labs in the Global South to generate revenue, participate in the global innovation ecosystem, and contribute their regional knowledge to combat climate change. The platform fosters knowledge transfer, capacity building, and sustainable development in regions most affected by climate change.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes climatetech startups seeking affordable R&D resources and academic R&D labs in the Global South looking to expand their reach and generate revenue.
Features
- A searchable database of academic R&D labs in the Global South, showcasing their expertise and capabilities in climatetech.
- A platform for startups to connect with and select labs for collaborative projects at a fraction of the cost.
- Tools for managing collaborations, facilitating knowledge transfer, and tracking project progress.
- A revenue-sharing model that redistributes a portion of subscription revenue to participating labs, providing them with new funding streams.
- Detailed lab profiles showcasing expertise, equipment, and services offered.