Peru allies with Indiana’s Purdue University to accelerate sustainable solutions
The National University of San Agustin (UNSA) in Arequipa has entered into a research and innovation alliance with Indiana’s Purdue University.
South America
South America
“Peru deserves to be in the spotlight,” say European companies
- by Jess Rapp
- October 31, 2017
As a country economically driven by the mining industry, Peru has long been playing catch up with its innovative Latin American neighbors. With a young population, greater focus in growing businesses and strong macroeconomic performance, Peru is starting to attract foreign interest and investment that could result in rapid growth.
Fintech
How fintech can innovate for the unbanked in LatAm
- by Jess Rapp
- October 30, 2017
In Latin America 400 million people do not have bank accounts, leading the fintech community to hone in on financial inclusion as a strategic objective for growth.
Startups
Latam.tech’s parent company acquires Indian counterpart The Tech Panda
- by Zac Laval
- October 26, 2017
Media incubator Espacio — Latam.tech‘s parent company — has announced today its most recent acquisition of The Tech Panda, a Bangalore-based media publication dedicated to startup and tech news in India.
South America
Medellin students create eco-bricks to help families build affordable homes
- by Jess Rapp
- October 25, 2017
While 3D printed houses have received plenty of attention as of late, it’s not the only innovative building method in development. In fact, one group of university students in Medellin, Colombia have been given the go-ahead to develop eco-bricks – a building material made out of plastic bottles. And the goal? To enable families with limited
Fintech
Four million people in Latin America are unbanked. These five companies are offering a solution.
- by Jess Rapp
- October 25, 2017
With many in Latin America paying bills in cash, stashing their earnings at home and taking loans from local money lenders, it’s no surprise that fintech is one of the regions fastest growing markets. The unbanked often lack access to financial institutions – and with no credit history, don’t meet the requirements to support a
Mexico
South America
Startups
Uncategorized
5 finalists for Google’s Desafio 2017 announced
- by Nicolas Waddell
- October 23, 2017
Google this week announced its 5 finalists for the Desafio 2017 event, which will take place in Mexico City on November 16. The challenge seeks to discover the most forward thinking and socially impactful organizations and startups in the Latin America region, with a grand prize of $250,000. Previously we have reported the rise of
South America
Startups
Brazilian organization Handsfree will bring accessible tech to Creative Business Cup
- by Omar Elorfaly
- October 20, 2017
The Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES) announced its support for the Handsfree Institute, which will compete in the Creative Business Cup (CBC) in Copenhagen, Denmark on November 16th. Handsfree Institute is a nonprofit that innovates technological solutions for low-income people with disabilities, and will head to Copenhagen to promote a device that enables people
Fintech
Latin American fintech players to talk innovation, regulation at FINNOSUMMIT 2017
- by Jess Rapp
- October 18, 2017
Latin America will showcase its finest fintech companies on November 9 at FINNOSUMMIT Miami.
E-Commerce
South America
Meet the Colombian business that beat Google in court
- by Omar Elorfaly
- October 17, 2017
Google has lost its legal battle against a Colombian furniture dealer. According to El Tiempo, the Constitutional Court ruled in favor of the business, which argued that Google Inc. and Google Colombia tarnished its name on the internet. Google was forced to take down a blog from its Blogger.com platform that defamed the business, which