Mexico faces one of the highest burdens of diabetes globally, with prevalence in adults rising from 15% in 2015 to over 18% in recent years—equivalent to approximately 14.6 million people. Diabetes is a leading cause of death and a major driver of healthcare costs, placing significant pressure on...

In 2025, Jamaica stood out as the only Caribbean country ranked among the top 100 in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, placing 87th. While this reflects considerable progress, it also highlights the challenges that remain in building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Unlocking Jamaica’s growth...

MEXICO CITY — IDB Lab, the innovation and venture arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), is joining forces with Fundación Capital to expand digital and financial inclusion for older adults and micro and small businesses in Mexico through Connected Finance 55+, an initiative to...

WeXchange, IDB Lab’s platform focused on expanding access to opportunities for women entrepreneurs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across Latin America and the Caribbean, has launched the fourteenth edition of its regional Women STEMpreneurs Competition. With the support...

GEORGETOWN — IDB Lab, the innovation and venture arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), and the University of Guyana’s Institute of Food and Nutrition Security (IFANS) launched an initiative to bring precision agriculture, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things...