Innova AgriFoodTech Program Launched to Incubate Innovative Agricultural Solutions in the Northern Triangle

Within the framework of the AgroHub project, Zamorano University and IDB Lab officially launched the Innova AgriFoodTech incubation program—an initiative designed to transform innovative ideas into viable and scalable business models for the agrifood sector across Central America’s Northern Triangle. The launch took place on January 5, marking the start of an intensive six-month technical and strategic support process.

The program brings together 62 AgriFoodTech ventures from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, spanning a wide range of activities—from agricultural production and agro-industrial and artisanal processing to commercialization, rural tourism, and socio-environmental education. These initiatives leverage digital technologies, artificial intelligence, traceability systems, and circular economy models, delivering solutions focused on sustainability, productivity, and the resilience of rural territories in the face of economic and climate challenges.

Innova AgriFoodTech is implemented in partnership with key regional innovation ecosystem actors, including The Yield Lab, Nesters, and Asetec, who contribute expertise, mentorship, and strategic connections to accelerate the growth of participating ventures.

Throughout the incubation process, entrepreneurs receive:

  • Specialized mentorship and high-quality technical tools.
  • Direct connections to a regional network of cooperatives and key sector stakeholders.
  • Visibility through specialized media and industry events.
  • Participation in workshops, networking sessions, and innovation and entrepreneurship events.

The Innova AgriFoodTech program strengthens local and regional value chains, promotes food and nutrition security, and facilitates access to specialized and international markets. With a strong focus on human and organizational capital development, the program empowers women, youth, and small producers through capacity building, social innovation, and strategic partnerships—consolidating an ecosystem that generates long-term economic, social, and environmental impact under a transformative and ethical vision for the region’s agrifood sector.

AgroHub Strengthens Central America's Agrifood Innovation Ecosystem Through the Innova AgriFoodTech and Ruta AgriFoodTech Programs

July 3, 2026

AgroHub, an initiative implemented by Zamorano University with the support of BID Lab, continues to advance agrifood innovation across Central America through its Innova AgriFoodTech (incubation) and Ruta AgriFoodTech (acceleration) programs. Through these initiatives, 92 startups from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras successfully completed a comprehensive business development process, strengthening their capacity to develop innovative solutions with strong growth and impact potential.

Zamorano University Leaders Strengthen Strategic Partnerships in Germany and the Netherlands to Advance Agri-Food Innovation

June 30, 2026

As part of its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and the expansion of international partnerships, a delegation from Zamorano University traveled to Germany and the Netherlands to visit leading agricultural technology companies, world-class research centers, and academic institutions. The purpose of the mission was to identify new collaboration opportunities that will enhance student learning and contribute to the advancement of the agri-food sector across Latin America.