Quipu is one of 16 organizations selected from among applicants across 28 countries.
Ruta N and the Medellín Venture Capital strategy continue to promote high-value conversations to strengthen the investment ecosystem in the region.
The model, developed by students from a public school, combines fish farming and vegetable cultivation.
The initiative offers virtual training for residents over the age of 18, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.
82% of startups participating in Medellín Next 2025 reported sales growth after completing the program.
Four universities in Medellín, in partnership with Ruta N, are working on an initiative that transforms orange, coconut, and banana waste into biomaterials.
The call is aimed at early-stage startups with solutions to global challenges.
The capital of Antioquia surpassed cities such as Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Mexico City.
The city climbed 15 positions in the 2026 StartupBlink Global Ranking, which analyzed more than 1,500 cities.
