Submitted
2025 Global Economic Prosperity Challenge

Greenova8

Team Leader
Ibrahim Afridi
Greenova8 is a blockchain-based platform that lets anyone invest in renewable energy projects, like solar, wind, ev chargers and other energy projects, starting at $100. It connects everyday investors with vetted developers, enabling funding for clean energy initiatives across Pakistan. Users sign up, browse projects, and invest securely through our website, with blockchain ensuring transparent, tamper-proof transactions. Real-time dashboards track...
What is the name of your organization?
Greenova8 (Pvt) Ltd
What is the name of your solution?
Greenova8
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Greenova8 empowers anyone to invest in renewable energy from $100, using blockchain for transparency and impact.
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
Islamabad, Pakistan
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
PAK
What type of organization is your solution team?
For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models
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What specific problem are you solving?
Greenova8 tackles Pakistan’s energy access crisis and the global green investment gap. Over 50 million Pakistanis—20% of the population—lack reliable electricity, with rural areas hit hardest, stunting economic growth and quality of life. Globally, 700 million people remain without power, and $100 trillion is needed by 2050 for clean energy transitions. The core problem is the inaccessibility of renewable energy investment: high entry barriers exclude everyday investors, while developers struggle to secure funding for solar and wind projects. Our blockchain-based platform solves this by enabling investments as low as $100, democratizing participation. It addresses financial exclusion (65% of Pakistanis are unbanked) and transparency issues, using blockchain to ensure trust and track impact. Locally, we’re targeting 240,000 investors (0.1% of Pakistan’s population) to fund $24M in projects annually, scaling to 2.4M ($240M) in five years. Globally, similar gaps in South Asia and Africa offer a $50B market. Factors like limited capital access, distrust in centralized systems, and slow renewable deployment drive this problem—our solution directly counters these with low-cost, transparent, and scalable financing, empowering communities and accelerating the energy transition.
What is your solution?
Greenova8 is a blockchain-based platform that lets anyone invest in renewable energy projects, like solar, wind, ev chargers and other energy projects, starting at $100. It connects everyday investors with vetted developers, enabling funding for clean energy initiatives across Pakistan. Users sign up, browse projects, and invest securely through our website, with blockchain ensuring transparent, tamper-proof transactions. Real-time dashboards track returns and environmental impact, like emissions reduced. Smart contracts automate payouts, making the process seamless. Our technology leverages blockchain for trust and scalability, paired with AI-driven tools for project analysis and investor matching. Since launching in 2024, we’ve raised 2.6M PKR and funded two projects, proving our model works. Greenova8 simplifies green investing, making it accessible and impactful for all.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
Greenova8 serves two groups in Pakistan: everyday investors and energy-poor communities. Investors, often middle-class individuals excluded from high-cost green finance, gain an accessible entry point—$100—to fund renewable projects like solar and mini-hydro, earning returns while supporting sustainability. Over 50 million Pakistanis lack reliable electricity, particularly in rural areas, facing economic and social barriers due to energy poverty. Our platform empowers investors by offering a transparent, blockchain-based marketplace to fund vetted projects, fostering financial inclusion and environmental impact. For communities, Greenova8 channels these funds into clean energy infrastructure, delivering reliable power for homes, schools, and businesses. This improves quality of life—enabling education, healthcare, and economic opportunities—while reducing reliance on costly, polluting fuels. Since 2024, we’ve raised 20.6M PKR, funding two projects that began addressing these needs. By scaling, Greenova8 will connect more investors to impactful projects, directly enhancing energy access and livelihoods for millions underserved by traditional systems.
Solution Team:
Ibrahim Afridi
Ibrahim Afridi
Founder/CEO