The IDB Group flagship event to take place on October 5-7 in Ecuador. WASHINGTON – Leaders from the global entrepreneurial ecosystem will gather in Quito, Ecuador, from October 5-7 for GET Forum 2026, the Inter-American Development Bank Group’s (IDB Group) flagship event on innovation and early...

IDB Lab and Corporación Mexicana de Inversiones de Capital, S.A. de C.V. (Fondo de Fondos México) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that renews and strengthens the strategic partnership between the two institutions, originally established in May 2023. The signing ceremony took place in...

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...