Peru has been on a bit of an innovation kick as of late. Although the country remains traditionally focused on mining, the Peruvian government is now on a mission to increase investment in innovation by 10x over the next decade. And the goal? To support high-impact Peruvian startups, in order to create more quality jobs
Sluggish internet, government policies, little access to credit cards and online payment systems, accompanied by the perceptions of foreign investors have all combined to stifle the Bolivian startup scene, even as new businesses have flourished across each of this landlocked country’s five borders.
Entrepreneurial talent is galloping up the startup scene in Brazil, with the south american slice of silicon valley that is Sao Paulo taking the reins. With the expanding economy, huge market, growing government support and available investment capital, resources for startups are abundant. So what does this land of opportunity have to offer exactly? Here
Colombia has risen from its troubled past as a vibrant country that is attracting both travelers and businesses. A healthy recovery means opportunities for startups, a trend that has been spurring plenty of innovation in and around the Andean nation. Most of this entrepreneurial activity is clustered in Medellin and Bogota, the largest cities in
Argentina has faced numerous challenges that hindered its economic progress, from political disputes to corruption incidents. However, the South American nation has managed to stay in the top 3 Latin American countries to gain recognition as an entrepreneurship hub, along with Mexico and Brazil. Indeed, the country is no stranger to startup success. With MercadoLibre,
With some 200 minor earthquakes occurring in Peru every year, it comes as no surprise that last week, the country’s most downloaded app addressed natural disaster warnings.
From September 28 to 30, Buenos Aires will host Argentina’s first Smart City Expo, solidifying its position as Latin America’s “smartest” city.
Experts have been pushing for Alibaba to consider purchasing MercadoLibre, the sole e-commerce company with a strong presence across most of Latin America, in a move that could revolutionize the industry in the region.
Artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, Machine Learning, and all other technological advancements that can be abbreviated into two to three letters have historically been exclusive only to Silicon Valley in the past.
Nanomercosur, South America’s largest nanotechnology event begins on September 26 and concludes two days later. It will be held at the Scientific Research Center (Polo Cientifico Technologico) in Buenos Aires.