The project
Generating knowledge for inclusive economic recovery
This project drives the transformation of micro-enterprises led by vulnerable populations in Latin America. It does so through applied research, practical tools, and dissemination spaces that allow for the scaling of innovative solutions arising from the Business Schools for Micro-enterprises model.
Lines of action
Research:
A disruptive model with empirical evidence
Applied research on business support models for vulnerable groups, based on the real-world experience of the Business Schools for Micro-enterprises.
Knowledge products: Practical tools for action
Guides, measurement models, circular economy proposals, and educational manuals with an ESG focus for business strengthening.
Dissemination: Knowledge that is shared and scaled
Events in Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia, and Spain, and a specialized course for Spanish Cooperation actors and their partners.
The Social Innovation Laboratory
A collective space to transform development
The Social Innovation Laboratory is a collaborative initiative that promotes solutions for businesses led by vulnerable populations. It arises from the alliance between Fundación del Valle, ACTEC, and local partners in Guatemala, Colombia, and El Salvador, and coordinates NGOs, governments, universities, and companies.
This co-creation space seeks to innovate micro-enterprise support strategies, integrating sustainability, impact measurement, and inclusion principles into every solution.
Transversal commitments
The laboratory actively incorporates gender equality, respect for cultural diversity, and environmental sustainability. Everything that is researched, designed, and shared serves a single purpose: