Colombia impulsa la innovación abierta: contratos entre 'startups' y grandes empresas movilizaron US$167 millones

TL;DR

Open innovation, the collaboration between established companies and startups, has reached a new record in Colombia.
Between July 2024 and June 2025, over US$167 million was mobilized through contracts between corporations and startups/scaleups.
This figure shows a 23% growth compared to the previous year (US$136 million) and a more than 15-fold increase since 2021 (US$11 million).
The number of large companies participating in these alliances grew by 312% (from 98 in 2021 to 404 in 2025).
The number of startups with active contracts increased by 225% (from 188 in 2021 to 612 in 2025).
The Ranking 100 Open Startups Colombia 2025 identified top companies and startups contributing to open innovation.
More than 1,200 contracts were validated between 612 startups/scaleups and 404 corporatives.
The collaboration models are evolving beyond mentorship to include investment, co-creation, pilots, and acquisitions.
Key sectors driving these alliances include technology, energy, health, financial services, and manufacturing.
Colombia is consolidating its position as a leading country in open innovation within the region.

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