The Trust for the Americas

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 | 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

Social Innovators

Risk Takers

Entrepreneurs

Public Officials and Civil Society Organizations

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

DIA Program presence

Belize

Colombia

Costa Rica

Jamaica

Mexico

Panamá

                    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.
                