
Empowering civil society through innovation and collaboration.
DIA is a regional initiative launched to foster innovation and empower new generations through access to state-of-the-art technology training, collaboration spaces, specialized curricula, mentorship and financial resources for social and economic ventures.
Program purpose
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DIA seeks to inspire innovators, entrepreneurs, civil society, and public officials to develop solutions that generate livelihood opportunities, economic development, and good governance.
Participants Profile
Offerings
- Pitch Tank Competitions for seed funding
- Technical Training in Open Government and Open Data Principles
- Ideathon Challenges
- Advanced technology tools such as 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Arduinos, VR, etc.
- Canvas Business Model
- Development of Collaboration Networks
- Coaching, Incubation and Mentorships
- Methodologies to launch innovation laboratories
- DIA Innovation and Creativity Courses
Where






The DIA Program has trained + 3,590 youth, government officials, private sector entities, civil society organizations, among others. Likewise, through the DIA program, 575 innovation projects have been created and 152 received seed funding.
