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IDB Lab is seeking multi-country proposals to strengthen the organizations that support entrepreneurs in nascent entrepreneurial ecosystems across Latin America and the Caribbean. 

This pilot is part of a new IDB Lab mechanism to identify ideas, models, and organizations with the potential to strengthen the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystems.
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Who strengthens those who strengthen entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs)—such as accelerators, incubators, innovation hubs, and other organizations that support entrepreneurs—play a critical role in the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems. 

In many nascent ecosystems, these organizations operate with limited resources while working to support entrepreneurs, generate results, and strengthen their communities. 

That is why IDB Lab is seeking proposals from organizations capable of strengthening the capacities of these ESOs and expanding their impact across Latin America and the Caribbean. 

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What types of proposals are we looking for?

We are seeking second-tier enabling organizations with multi-country proposals to develop or strengthen platforms, programs, or intervention models that: 

  • Strengthen the strategic, operational, and financial capacities of ESOs; 
  • Promote the exchange of knowledge, tools, and best practices; 
  • Advance the development of nascent entrepreneurial ecosystems; 
  • Can be implemented in multiple countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. 
Who can apply?

This request is open to legally established organizations with experience strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems, including:
Regional or international

organizations
Foundations

and nonprofit organizations
Universities

and knowledge centers
Networks

of accelerators, incubators, or innovation hubs
Organizations

specializing in institutional capacity building
Multicountry platforms

with the capacity to operate across multiple countries
What will participating organizations receive? Request for Enablers 4

Organizations that submit a proposal by August 24, 2026, may be considered to participate in: 

  • A series of virtual workshops with IDB Lab specialists to strengthen their proposal; 
  • Personalized one-on-one support; 
  • A capacity-building opportunity during GET Forum 2026 in Quito for selected proposals. 

Participation in these activities does not constitute approval of funding or a guarantee that a proposal will become an IDB Lab operation. 
How to participate?
  1. Review the general criteria for ecosystem projects.
  2. Complete the application form.
  3. Submit your proposal by August 24, 2026.
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