Zamorano Investiga 2025: Ciencia, innovación y aprendizaje aplicado en acción

On November 14, 2025, Zamorano University held a new edition of Zamorano Investiga, an academic event that brings together students, faculty, and advisors to showcase the results of their scientific, applied, and extension research projects.

Zamorano Investiga is a key space to promote a culture of research and strengthen the analytical and technical skills of students, in alignment with the university’s Learning-by-Doing model.

The event featured Mateo Emilio Yibrin, chief transformation officer at Grupo Cadelga; Dorian Salinas, chairperson commissioner of the Honduran Health Regulatory Agency (ARSA); and Claudia Castro, deputy secretary of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), who shared their experiences integrating scientific evidence into decision-making. They also shared their perspectives on the potential to articulate agribusiness, government, and cooperation with academia to accelerate innovation through scientific research.

Throughout the day, more than 50 projects were presented across several categories: oral presentations, scientific posters and academic infographics. The research addressed topics related to sustainable agricultural production, innovation in food agroindustry, environmental management, biotechnology, rural development, and agribusiness, reflecting the diversity of approaches that characterize Zamorano’s academic training.

Zamorano Investiga 2025 reaffirms the university’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and sustainable development in Latin America. Through this platform, the Zamorano community continues to demonstrate that research and hands-on learning are essential drivers for transforming the future of agriculture and rural communities across the region.

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

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

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.