For the first time, Medellín ranks among the top 130 startup and innovation ecosystems in the world
The city climbed 15 positions in the 2026 StartupBlink Global Ranking, which analyzed more than 1,500 cities.
The city climbed 15 positions in the 2026 StartupBlink Global Ranking, which analyzed more than 1,500 cities.
The project combines technology and physical signage, enabling safer, more autonomous, and more accessible journeys.
The ranking by international research center StartupBlink places the city ahead of Bogotá, Santiago, São Paulo, and Buenos Aires.
The strategy brings together programs such as Generación Tech, Horizontes Senior, bootcamps, and artificial intelligence training in partnership with Google and C4IR Medellín.
The World Economic Forum noted that the main asset of the capital of Antioquia lies in its people.
The FutuMed program prioritizes solutions in four areas: mobility, health, security, and circular economy.
They gained access to tools to evaluate startups, structure investments, and understand how the global ecosystem operates.
Ruta N’s Generación Tech program reaches 208 educational institutions across the District.
Delegates from six countries gather at this event organized by IASP in partnership with Ruta N.