In November, Panama embraces entrepreneurship
Through a week-long, free-for-all series of events, the Panamanian government is unveiling a new policy aiming to improve the country’s entrepreneurial performance.
Central America and Caribbean
South America
Startups
Uber leads alliance against Brazil ride-sharing app ban
- by Daniel Sanchez
- November 9, 2017
In Brazil, Uber has joined forces with three other apps to mobilize drivers and users against a government ban on their services.
Fintech
Mexico
Mexico’s fintech bill explained
- by Daniel Sanchez
- November 8, 2017
Mexican lawmakers are close to passing a progressive bill to legalize and regulate fintech companies and services, a beacon of light for sector development across Latin America.
South America
Startups
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10xU and IDE Business School team up to enhance Ecuador’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
- by Jess Rapp
- November 6, 2017
Ecuador holds one of the highest rates of early entrepreneurship in Latin America. In 2016, Total Early-Stage Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) in Ecuador was 31.8% – 2.2 times higher than the average of efficiency-driven economies. It comes as no surprise therefore that international companies and accelerators looking to empower entrepreneurs are turning their attention to the
South America
Not just space and dinosaurs: science journalism ‘vital’ to the future of Latin America
- by Andrew Wight
- November 3, 2017
Why is it important that Argentina is home to the world’s largest dinosaur and Colombia has launched its own satellite? Because these are exactly the stories that will inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers in Latin America, according to the region’s science journalists. All of last week in San Francisco, 78 Latin American
South America
Peru allies with Indiana’s Purdue University to accelerate sustainable solutions
- by Jess Rapp
- November 2, 2017
The National University of San Agustin (UNSA) in Arequipa has entered into a research and innovation alliance with Indiana’s Purdue University.
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.
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
Mexico
South America
Startups
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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