Awards & press

Recognition, press and news

International awards, publications and events that back NanoFreeze's sustainable refrigeration technology.

Awards & recognition

Calls and awards NanoFreeze has won since its beginnings as PseudoFreeze.

  1. Isabel Pulido recibe el premio Cartier Women's Initiative
    1st place · USD 100,000

    Cartier Women’s Initiative – Science & Technology Pioneer Award

    Isabel Pulido, co-founder of NanoFreeze, became the first Latin American to win the program's sole global category, which recognizes science-based startups led by women with high potential for impact.

    Cartier Women’s Initiative · BangkokRead more : Cartier Women’s Initiative – Science & Technology Pioneer Award
  2. NanoFreeze en Fast Company
    Ranked #8 in Latin America

    Fast Company – The World’s Most Innovative Companies 2026

    Fast Company included NanoFreeze among the most innovative companies in Latin America for its sustainable cooling technology.

    Fast CompanyRead more : Fast Company – The World’s Most Innovative Companies 2026
  3. NanoFreeze en Catalist 1.5
    Winner · Cohort 3

    Catalist 1.5

    €100,000 grant and acceleration program for high-climate-impact solutions. The resources support pilots, field validation, and technology certification.

    Catalist 1.5 View source (opens in a new tab)
  4. Alianza NanoFreeze REDDI con P4G
    Grant · USD 282,000

    NanoFreeze Alliance – REDDI with P4G

    P4G supports the NanoFreeze – REDDI alliance to bring Cold Coats to rural areas of Colombia, reduce food waste, and improve the competitiveness of agricultural exports.

    P4G Partnering for Green Growth View source (opens in a new tab)
  5. Isabel Pulido, Innovadora menor de 35 de MIT Technology Review
    Winner · Inventors

    MIT Technology Review in Spanish – Innovators Under 35

    Isabel Pulido was chosen as one of MIT Technology Review en español’s 35 Innovators Under 35 and won the Inventors category.

    MIT Technology Review in SpanishRead more : MIT Technology Review in Spanish – Innovators Under 35
  6. NanoFreeze en la final de Startup World Cup
    World Top 10

    Startup World Cup – Global Final

    Representing Latin America in Silicon Valley, NanoFreeze ranked among the top 10 startups in the world with its cold chain solution.

    Startup World Cup · Silicon Valley View source (opens in a new tab)
  7. NanoFreeze gana Startup World Cup Latinoamérica
    Latin America Winner

    Startup World Cup – Latin American Cup

    NanoFreeze won the regional final in Bogotá and secured a spot to represent Latin America in the World Final.

    Startup World Cup Latam · Bogotá View source (opens in a new tab)
  8. NanoFreeze gana The Cheers Award de AB InBev
    Overall winner

    The Cheers Award 2023 – AB InBev

    Recognition sponsored by AB InBev shareholders together with the 100+ Accelerator program.

    AB InBev · 100+ Accelerator
  9. BLUE KNIGHT QuickFire Challenge
    To be confirmed

    BLUE KNIGHT™ QuickFire Challenge

    Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS and BARDA Call for Technologies to Improve Preparedness for Infectious Disease Threats, Including Reduced Reliance on the Cold Chain.

    Johnson & Johnson Innovation · BARDARead more : BLUE KNIGHT™ QuickFire Challenge
  10. NanoFreeze en el 100+ Accelerator de AB InBev
    Selected · Pilot

    AB InBev 100+ Accelerator – Cohort 4

    Out of more than 1,700 applications, NanoFreeze was one of the 36 startups selected to run a pilot with AB InBev.

    AB InBev 100+ AcceleratorRead more : AB InBev 100+ Accelerator – Cohort 4
  11. Programa de Negocios Verdes Innovadores de Bogotá
    Winner · Top 30

    Bogotá Innovative Green Businesses Program

    The Mayor’s Office of Bogotá, Biointropic, Connect Bogotá Región, and Cleantech Hub selected 30 initiatives from 250. NanoFreeze moved on to the pre-commercial validation stage.

    Bogotá Mayor's Office · BiointropicRead more : Bogotá Innovative Green Businesses Program
  12. Equipo ganador del Biodesign Challenge 2019
    Overall winner

    Biodesign Challenge 2019 – MoMA and Parsons, New York

    The University of los Andes team that founded NanoFreeze won the grand prize among 36 teams from nine countries. It was the first Latin American team to do so.

    Biodesign Challenge · New YorkRead more : Biodesign Challenge 2019 – MoMA and Parsons, New York

News

What the media have said about NanoFreeze and the milestones in its story.