Ruta N’s Generación Tech program took first place at the IASP Inspiring Solutions Awards, presented by the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP).
Additionally, USD 750,000 was committed to SP Ventures, an international impact investment fund that invests in Colombian companies alongside local partners.
The project was developed through Generación Tech, Ruta N’s program that fosters technological talent in the District’s classrooms.
After completing the pilot stage, these solutions will expand their reach, user base, operations, and sustainability models with support from Ruta N and the Toyota Mobility Foundation.
Over the past two years, students from Octavio Calderón Mejía, El Pinar, San José Obrero, and Instituto Técnico Industrial Pascual Bravo have participated in the program.
Two unmanned aircraft covered distances of up to 22.4 kilometers to assess the technical feasibility of parcel delivery in urban environments.
To vote, visit rutanmedellin.org, where this year’s nominated initiatives are available.
Ana María Moreno Gómez takes over as Director of C4IR Medellín.
Participants gain access to content covering topics ranging from artificial intelligence to automation, blockchain, software development, and more.
