Exponential Changemarkers Program (ECM) is our annual global open innovation program which seeks to find solutions that contribute to the quantitative and qualitative housing deficit in the region.

How could we harness disruptive technologies to offer both affordable, high-quality housing solutions and promote occupational safety?

DIGITALIZATION

Optimize the business model through process automation, safety in the different phases of the value chain and diversification of new services through digital solutions focused on:

Occupational Health & Safety
Control and reduction of risks that ensure occupational health and safety in plant operations and during road journeys.

FinTech
Alternative financing instruments to traditional banking.

CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTIONS

Enable a faster and more viable construction system by using technological tools that make it possible to design, urbanize and sell faster:

Generative Design
Technological solutions that increase the efficiency of design processes.

Virtual and Augmented Reality
Technological solutions to generate higher sales volume through visualization.

SUSTAINABILITY

To address specific needs related to natural resource management and foster sustainable housing solutions through disruptive technology-based solutions.

WaterTech
  • Rainwater harvesting.
  • Gray water treatment and reuse.
  • Water monitoring and management.

the stages of the program

Open call for startups

Are you looking to scale you solution? Apply now!

May

Closing of applications

Last day to send your application is September 01, you can apply here.

September

Online judging

We’ll be selecting the 10 best solutions for the Demo Day and Boot Camp.

September

Demo
Day

The 10 selected startups will come to Guatemala City and present their solution to a panel of judges.

October 10

Boot
Camp

The top 10 startups will be paired with Business Innovation Coaches of Progreso to work on a pilot proposal along the business unit.

October 11 to 12

Pitch
Day

After completing the Boot Camp, the startups will pitch their project proposal to a panel of judges.

October 13

Due
diligence

We will announce the winners two weeks after the pitch day. Afterwards, we will begin the due diligence process to start in January.

November - December

Innovation
Loop

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2024

Benefits

of

participating

Collaboration

  • Mentoring sessions with business innovation coaches to strengthen the business model and adapt it to the need.

  • Pilot project through an Innovation Loop focused on satisfying user needs by using technology.

  • Results-oriented collaboration with Progreso X and the business unit of Progreso through an open innovation model.

Opportunity

  • Establish a solid long-term business relationship with Progreso.

  • Based on the results of the first Innovation Loop, the possible next steps are:

    1. Joint Development Agreement (JDA)

    2. Joint Venture (JV)

    3. Equity investment

Support

  • Access to Progreso's corporate infrastructure: facilities, the largest retail chain in Guatemala, market data, user and consumer information and access to new markets.

Previous ECM Programs

The stages of the program

We are committed to create, design and bring to reality disruptive ideas for the benefit of the world through collaborative innovation between corporations, startups and it's ecosystem.

Phase 1

Definition of the challenge.

Phase 2

Launch, scouting and online judging.

Phase 3

Competition and selection, Demo day, Bootcamp and Final pitch.

Phase 4

Due-diligence and Innovation Loops