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Latin America and the Caribbean
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IDB Lab is the innovation and venture capital arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group. We foster early-stage innovation with a focus on technology and entrepreneurship with two objectives:

  1. Benefit poor and vulnerable populations.
  2. Activate new industries in frontier markets.
About us
Financing, knowledge, and connections to develop innovative ventures and the ecosystems they need to thrive.
Piggy bank Financing

Equity / Loans / Grants

Jigsaw puzzle Knowledge + Connections

Initiatives / Events / Publications

Flagship Initiatives

IDB Lab brings together actors and resources to co-create innovative solutions, build entrepreneurial ecosystems, and foster the adoption of disruptive technologies.

WeXchange

The pioneering platform for promoting female STEMpreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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LACChain

The global alliance for the development of the blockchain ecosystem in Latin America and the Caribbean to reduce inequalities and promote job quality and security, financial inclusion, consumer protection, and market integrity.

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fAIr LAC

The partnership between the public and private sectors, civil society, and academic institutions to influence public policy and the entrepreneurial ecosystem for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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CIVLAC

Corporate impact venturing platform to foster linkages between large companies and innovative startups seeking to solve social and environmental challenges.

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Govtech LATAM

An open innovation platform that makes it possible to bring new digital solutions to address serious challenges faced by participating municipalities in Latin America.

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Innovation Challenges

Call for proposals to tap into collective creativity

Amazonia BioBuilders Amazonia BioBuilders
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Closing date
October 15, 2024
Bluetech for waste challenge BlueTech for Waste Challenge
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Closing date
July 31, 2024
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May 31, 2024
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