Andreea Mara, founder of the Espaitec-based startup, has received the award recognizing the best startups led by women with a strong commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Circularscore, a company based in Espaitec, has won the award UUPRIZE 2025 in the Sustainable Development Goals category 16 (Justice) and 17 (Partnerships). Andreea Mara, founder of the startup, PhD candidate and professor in the Department of Business Administration and Marketing at the Universitat Jaume I, received the award on November 21 at the Royal Academy of Engineering in Madrid.
In addition to highlighting the impact of each project, these awards, promoted by W Startup Community They promote the generation of strategic networks among the award-winning entrepreneurs, the participating institutions, the investment ecosystem and the business sector, with the aim of consolidating and strengthening female entrepreneurship.
Furthermore, Andreea Mara's career path is linked to the entrepreneurial journey offered by the university through initiatives promoted by Espaitec and the Chair of Innovation, Creativity and Learning (INCREA)Thus, the entrepreneur participated in the 7th edition of UJIStartup, the institution's business creation program.
The Circularscore recognition represents an incentive for future female entrepreneurs and an indicator of the positive impact of actions promoting the entrepreneurship and innovation which are developed at the UJI. In this regard, Andreea pointed out that "receiving this award in the month of female entrepreneurship makes it even more special, as it is an impetus to continue building solutions that generate real impact and strengthen sustainability and good governance."
Circularscore
Circularscore It is an environmental sustainability consultancy that helps companies design and implement strategies aligned with the SDGs using artificial intelligence. Its innovative approach, which focuses on sustainability and digital transformation, has been key to receiving this award, which particularly highlights the role of female entrepreneurial talent.
