
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.

Projects
Costa Rica
Project under implementation
Costa Rica
Project under implementation