What Sustaincia does

Sustaincia is a global non-profit association headquartered in Macau SAR, China, founded in 2020. The organization operates an online management platform that hosts a portfolio of interconnected sustainability projects and community initiatives, with a stated mission to use technology and social affairs to encourage sustainable development through dialogue among students, educators, researchers, experts, investors/sponsors, tourists, graduates, property managers, and marine specialists. Its commercial positioning is anchored in Macau's sustainability ecosystem, with formal ties to the Government of Macao SAR, the FDCT, and the University of Macau, USJ, and IFTM, alongside partnerships with the UN University Institute in Macau and Hong Kong-based schools.

Name

Sustaincia

Legal name

Sustaincia (Sustainable Development Association)

Website

https://sustaincia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sustaincia is a Macau-based non-profit association (founded 2020) operating an online platform for sustainability education, environmental projects, and stakeholder collaboration in the Greater Bay Area, funded by donations, memberships, and event sponsorships.

Ownership category

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Product category

Sustainability Community and Education Platform

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability Engagement, Training & Behavior Change Programs (On-site) (BPABALAK), Environmental Science & Sustainability Programs (Ecology, Climate, Conservation) (EDAMABAD), Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

Keywords

• Sustainability community platform
• Environmental education programs
• Green project coordination
• Nonprofit sustainability association
• Sustainable development initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Macau

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: As a non-profit association, Sustaincia operates primarily through donations and membership contributions. The organization accepts donations through various payment methods including bank transfers.
2. Event Sponsorships: Revenue generated through sponsorship of events such as the Biotech Innovation Forum, with support from organizations like FDCT, USJ Faculty of Business and Law, and various corporate sponsors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sustaincia is a global non-profit association that provides an online management platform hosting interconnected sustainability projects, educational programs, and community initiatives. Its core offerings include sustainability education curricula, edutourism experiences, biotech and blue biotechnology collaboration programs, sustainability reporting and open science platforms, community identity governance, and coordination tools connecting researchers, students, experts, sponsors, and investors across the Greater Bay Area and beyond.

Product overview

Sustaincia is a global non-profit association focused on using technology and social affairs to encourage sustainability development. The organization provides an online management platform that operates as a portfolio of interconnected projects and programs rather than a unified software product. The platform includes educational initiatives (Sustainability Education, University Connections, Sustaincia Spelling Sprint), environmental projects (Plastic Sustainability, Sustainable Blue Biotechnology, Aquaponics), community platforms (Showcases of Our Environment, Sustaincia Identity), digital tools (Mind Changing Game, Event Invitation List), and content/reporting platforms (Sustaincia Podcast, Sustainability Reporting). The various initiatives are presented through a modular web-based interface where projects connect researchers, experts, sponsors, and the public for collaboration on sustainable development goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sustainable Blue Biotechnology Marine-focused biotechnology project connecting marine experts, investors, and sponsors for sustainable blue technology development.
• Community Laboratory Platform connecting researchers and projects in collaborative laboratory settings for sustainability research.
• Edutourism Educational tourism initiative connecting tourists with tour designers, certified for sustainable travel experiences in the Greater Bay Area.
• Plastic Sustainability Project focused on plastic sustainability involving sponsors, product designers, and promoters with certified sustainable approaches.
• Metaverse Cultural Sustainability 3D virtual environment project combining historians, artists, and musicians for cultural sustainability in the metaverse.
• Multilateral Green Finance Financial platform connecting sustainable projects with investors and green finance experts.
• Sustaincia Spelling Sprint Educational spelling game focused on sustainability topics for league participants of all ages.
• Biotech Innovations Forum Forum connecting biotech experts and industry professionals for discussions on sustainable biotechnology.
• Locally Sourced Aquaponics Grown Food Sustainable food project utilizing rooftop locations with sunlight for aquaponics cultivation.
• Digital Transformation with Data Science Initiative helping non-digital industries and government functions with data science transformation for sustainability.
• University Connections Program connecting students and professors through campus tours, language exchange events, and educational collaborations.
• The Things Network Open IoT Community Community platform for IoT projects using LoRaWAN technology, connecting high-altitude locations with internet and drone applications.
• Electric Vehicle Network Network for current and future EV owners to support sustainable transportation.
• Sustainability Writing Analysis Platform connecting sustainability topics with reviewers and writers for content analysis.
• Sustainable Smart City Platform Smart city initiative by structural.city connecting property managers and city associations for sustainable urban development.
• Sustainable Careers Program connecting graduates and experts with human resource administrators for sustainable career development.
• Showcases of Our Environment Open science platform for sharing photos, videos (>30s), and audios documenting environmental conditions.
• Sustainability Education Educational curriculum connecting teachers with lesson plans and classroom resources for sustainability topics.
• Sustaincia Identity Community identity management platform led by passionate community moderators for member coordination.
• Sustainability Reporting Platform for organizations to publish and access sustainability reports with curated environmental news and research.
• Mind Changing Game (sumsum) Interactive game teaching sustainability concepts through scenarios including Take-some Dilemma, Power of Awareness, Race Against Time, and Necessary Indulgence.
• Make Event Invitation List Event management tool for creating themed event invitations with defined purposes.
• Make Macau Association Tool for creating member associations of up to 9 individuals with common sustainability ideas.
• Sustaincia Podcast Podcast series (Episodes 1-7) covering topics including sustainable lifestyle, smart cities, pandemic science, and biotech innovations.
• Sustainable Framework Development Expertise platform working with existing sustainability standards and frameworks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Campus tour hosting for 900+ mainland school students demonstrating community reach
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Hong Kong Science and Technology Citizens Education CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2023Organized Macau edutourism project from August 28-30, 2023. Purpose was to deepen understanding of Greater Bay Area among Hong Kong middle school teachers and students through themed shooting and cultural exchange.
• Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2023Cooperation partner in edutourism project. Sustaincia participates as panelist in Tourism Education Student Summit bringing together best final year student research papers on digital virtual tourism, cultural heritage, retail technology, and short-form video marketing.
• Banco Delta AsiasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 August 2023Supported Macau edutourism project as one of the cooperating units for the Greater Bay Area tour program.
• Hong Kong Liaison Office Youth Work DepartmentsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 August 2023Cooperating unit for the Greater Bay Area edutourism project supporting Hong Kong middle school teachers and students.
• The Chinese University of Hong KongsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 August 2023Cooperating unit for Greater Bay Area edutourism project collaboration.
• Hong Kong RadiosupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 August 2023Cooperating media partner for Greater Bay Area edutourism project providing publicity through social media platforms.
• Hong Kong Data LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on data science and sustainability topics. Hong Kong Data Lab and Sustaincia share topics in fintech, data science, programming and more. Presented plan at HK Data Lab to quantify local institutions' sustainability. Collaboration on Sustaincia Tea Talk series.
• United Nations University Institute in MacaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Technology and Innovation for SDGs Summit with panels on People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace. Sustaincia participated in discussions on sustainable development goals with local education, government, association and industry participants.
• USJ Institute of Science and Environment (ISE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on ocean protection tours, coastal clean-up activities, and environmental education. Organized Wetland ecosystems project sponsored by Drop by Drop project. Hosted Cyber Resilience class collaboration.
• University of MacaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported campus tour hosting for 900+ mainland school students on July 25, 2024. Student from Lui Che Woo College organized Sustainability and Data Science workshop.
• Government of Macao SARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted MIECF 2021 - Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition with theme 'Towards a Green and Low Carbon New Era'. Three-day online event showcasing projects and experts from around the world.
• Pan-Pearl River Delta Region GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizers of MIECF 2021 environmental cooperation forum with Macao SAR government.
• Macao Environmental Protection Agency (DSPA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustaincia reported on DSPA Environmental Report mapping opportunities in air quality, water quality, solid waste management, nature protection, and noise pollution.
• FDCT (Fundacao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer and sponsor of Biotech Innovation & Sustainability Forum held October 18, 2024 at Macao International Trade & Investment Fair.
• USJ Faculty of Business and LawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Biotech Innovation & Sustainability Forum alongside sustaincia and FDCT.
• Macau Venetian Cotai ExposupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVenue provider for Biotech Innovation & Sustainability Forum as part of Macao International Trade & Investment Fair.
• The Things Network Macao SARsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOpen IoT Community partnership for high altitude locations with internet connection and drone with LoRaWAN technology.
• structural.citysupportingTechnology or IntegrationSustainable smart city platform under development, featured in Sustaincia ecosystem for sustainable city development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Net Impact: Global non-profit community platform focused on sustainability education, careers, and student/professional engagement. Closely comparable to Sustaincia's community-led model targeting students, educators, and sustainability professionals.
• EarthEcho International: Non-profit focused on youth environmental education and community engagement around ocean and ecosystem sustainability. Comparable to Sustaincia's environmental education, blue biotechnology, and edutourism initiatives.
• Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE): Organization delivering sustainability education, training, and certification programs to professionals and institutions. Comparable to Sustaincia's sustainability education platform and expert subscription model.
• Blue Planet Foundation: Non-profit focused on sustainability education, clean energy, and community-led environmental action. Comparable to Sustaincia's blend of education, events, and community activation.
• Green Map System: Non-profit platform that maps sustainable and community resources through open, crowdsourced tools. Comparable to Sustaincia's open science showcases and community-driven sustainability mapping.
• Green Economy Coalition: Multi-stakeholder coalition focused on green economy, sustainable development policy, and cross-sector collaboration. Comparable to Sustaincia's multilateral green finance initiative and convening of researchers, investors, and policymakers.

Emerging players

• Taking Root: Non-profit working on community-based reforestation, education, and sustainability programs. Comparable to Sustaincia's localized, community-driven sustainability projects and education focus.

Broad incumbents

• Sustainable Brands: Global community and content platform serving sustainability professionals, brands, and educators with events and reporting. Comparable to Sustaincia's events, podcasts, and sustainability reporting content.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): Established global research organization producing sustainability reporting, frameworks, and educational resources. Comparable to Sustaincia's sustainability reporting platform and 'Sustainable Framework Development' program.
• Climate Reality Project: Large global non-profit that convenes communities, trains volunteers, and runs educational campaigns on sustainability and climate. Comparable through its community-driven education and training programs, though it operates at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sustaincia.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sustaincia-org

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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