Zamorano and BID Lab Launch Innova and Ruta AgriFoodTech to Transform Agrifood Systems in Central America

The launch of the Innova AgriFoodTech (incubation) and Ruta AgriFoodTech (acceleration) programs, both part of the AgroHub: Innovation and Agrifood Entrepreneurship project led by Zamorano and BID Lab, marks a day of great significance. This milestone represents the beginning of a transformative journey for the agrifood systems of Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
The project’s strategy is built on four key components: fostering innovation, developing capacities, strengthening the AgriFoodTech ecosystem, and consolidating strategic alliances. These pillars will not only support entrepreneurs and startups but will also generate a collaborative environment among producers, investors, public institutions, and international cooperation agencies.
The launch of Innova AgriFoodTech and Ruta AgriFoodTech symbolizes the start of a shared effort to turn innovative ideas into viable and scalable businesses. At the same time, it seeks to provide established ventures with the necessary tools to grow and create a positive impact in rural communities.
With this initiative, Zamorano and BID Lab reaffirm their commitment to transforming agrifood systems in the region, promoting a more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future for Central America.

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The strengthening of the organizational and operational structure of emerging agrifood businesses has taken a decisive step forward through the in-person bootcamps of the AgroHub project, an initiative led by Zamorano University and BID Lab. This acceleration program, known as Ruta AgriFoodTech, is facilitated by Prendho, the incubator of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL). The event also received essential support from AGEXPORT in Guatemala and FUSADES in El Salvador as local strategic partners. The sessions took place on February 23 at AGEXPORT’s headquarters, on February 25 at FUSADES’ facilities, and concluded on February 27, 2026, at Zamorano University’s campus in Honduras, providing specialized tools to help startups achieve sustainable growth across the region.

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