In Cauca, innovation no longer depends solely on the isolated work of companies or university laboratories. Today, the true engine of development lies in connection: the link between knowledge generated by research and the real challenges faced by businesses in the region.

 

This new way of innovating is based on open innovation, a strategy that encourages collaboration, sharing capabilities, and generating solutions together. And to facilitate this collaboration, Fusióni360 was created.

Fusióni360: a platform to unite knowledge and action

Fusióni360 is a digital connection space that allows universities, companies, research groups and other actors in the science, technology and innovation ecosystem to work together to develop high-impact solutions.

Through the platform, it is possible to:

  • Identify challenges in the business sector.
  • Access to research and technologies available in the region.
  • Co-create sustainable projects and solutions.
  • Transferring applied knowledge to the production environment.

Innovating in collaboration: the Cauca path

The talent, creativity, and science of Cauca are ready to take the leap. What’s needed is stronger strategic connections to transform research results into real solutions that drive business growth.

Are you part of a company or university in Cauca?

Connect with the future at  fusioni360  and be part of the projects that are transforming the region through open innovation.

Technology and entrepreneurship: engines to connect the innovation ecosystem of Cauca

Cauca is writing a new chapter in its development, driven by talent, creativity, and technology. In this region, a vibrant innovation ecosystem is connecting startups, universities, and established companies with a common goal: to transform the future. In recent years, alliances have emerged between research centers, startups, and established companies, changing how value is generated in the region. Within this context,  technology and entrepreneurship are solidifying their position as key drivers  for  connecting capabilities ,  generating real solutions  , and  strengthening the regional economy

But this transformation doesn’t happen on its own: it requires  strategic collaboration . Today’s challenges demand  joint efforts ,  knowledge sharing  , and the  building of trust . This is where  Fusióni360  comes into play. It’s a digital platform created to  facilitate open innovation , promoting the  transfer of knowledge and technology  from universities to businesses, and generating opportunities for startups to access  high-value scientific and technological resources .

 

From a startup seeking to scale a biotechnology-based solution to a research group needing to validate its technology in real-world settings,  Fusióni360 connects, coordinates, and empowers . Its mission:  to accelerate the co-creation of projects with economic and social impact . It represents a  concrete opportunity  to  identify strategic partners ,  strengthen ventures  with academic support, and  apply research to the productive sector  with tangible results.

The future of Cauca is built on collaboration . That’s why the invitation is clear:  join Fusióni360 , take advantage of its tools, and become part of a  network that believes in the power of knowledge, technology, and entrepreneurship as drivers of transformation . Visit  fusioni360  and  be part of the change .

Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It requires collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a shared vision for the future. In Cauca and Valle del Cauca, this principle has come to life through Fusióni360 , a digital platform that connects companies, universities, research centers, startups, and researchers with a clear purpose: to promote open innovation and facilitate co-creation, knowledge transfer, and technology sharing.

To date, 85 organizations have actively joined this network , generating a vibrant ecosystem of connection and learning.

 

These organizations —ranging from corporations to academic institutions— have found in Fusióni360 a reliable and dynamic space to raise challenges, share capabilities and generate strategic alliances.

The participation of these 85 organizations demonstrates the potential of collaborative work. Thanks to their commitment, 74 real innovation challenges have been formulated , mostly originating from companies and productive sectors with specific transformation needs.

 

Faced with these challenges, the academic ecosystem’s response has been decisive: 102 solutions have been proposed by partner universities , demonstrating the region’s established capacity in science, technology, and innovation. These solutions reflect not only the technical expertise of the research groups but also their willingness to transfer knowledge and generate impact in the business environment.

 

This dynamic demonstrates that the Fusióni360 platform not only connects , but also activates collaboration , generates valuable links and creates real opportunities for science and technology to translate into applied solutions, with benefits for both productive sectors and academic institutions.

Along this path, corporations, startups, researchers and research centers find in Fusióni360 a strategic tool to accelerate their innovation processes, validate ideas, scale solutions and contribute to regional development through collaboration.

The results are clear: 85 stakeholders connected, 74 shared challenges, 102 proposed solutions. Fusióni360 is a concrete example of how open innovation can generate real results when the power of connection is harnessed.

Reddi Colombia celebrates the renewal of the recognition of actors by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

We are proud to announce that Reddi Colombia has once again been recognized by Minciencias as a research results transfer office for another three years. This recognition opens a world of possibilities for businesses, universities, and entrepreneurs, offering them access to resources that boost their projects and promote innovation in our region.

What does this recognition entail?

Being recognized by the Ministry opens doors to unique opportunities for tax benefits, participation in exclusive calls for proposals, and access to public funds that will strengthen universities and companies within our ecosystem, their research, products, and services. This ensures we are on the right track, leading innovation and sustainable development.

At Reddi Colombia, we are committed to further energizing our innovative ecosystem, creating synergies, and fostering collaboration among all stakeholders in the sector. Let’s celebrate this achievement together and continue building a brighter, more technologically advanced future for our region!

R&D&I Capabilities of the Higher Education Institutions Allied to Fusióni3 Valle and Fusióni3 Cauca

Explore a complete overview of the Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) capabilities of the research groups of the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) allied to the Fusióni3 Valle and Fusióni3 Cauca projects.
 
This dashboard also provides an overview of national capabilities, allowing the identification of opportunities and synergies in the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem.
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ACTI Results

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What is ACTI (Science, Technology and Innovation Activities)?

Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) activities are much more than research. In companies, they translate into training, software, technological services, process innovation, and strategic management.

 

Recognizing and measuring ICTs is key to boosting productivity, competitiveness and sustainable development in our region.

Criteria:

  • Innovative: Higher education institutions (HEIs) generate new knowledge; companies make industry discoveries. Public education (PE) offers new solutions to meet sector needs.

 

  • Creative: based on new concepts and original hypotheses.

 

  • Uncertain: final result time and resources.

 

  • Systematic: planned and budgeted with process and results records.

 

  • Transferable or reproducible: allows others to use it.

Types of R&D

Basic: New knowledge of the fundamentals of observable phenomena and facts, without a specific application.

Applied: New knowledge with a specific practical objective.

Experimental Development: Based on research and practical experience, oriented towards the manufacture of new products or processes.

Basic: Research on the biodiversity of a tropical forest, without a specific application.

Applied: Development of drought-tolerant corn varieties.

Experimental Development: Manufacturing a prototype plastic recycling machine.

Scientific and technological services

They contribute to the production, dissemination, and application of scientific and technical knowledge.

1. Data collection for scientific purposes

2. Information services

3. Studies for policy planning and formulation

4. Feasibility and viability studies

5. Administration of the national intellectual property system

6. Testing, standardization, metrology and quality control

7. Technical assistance and technology transfer

Administration and other support activities

Types of Innovation Activity

  • Product innovations : a new or improved good or service that has been introduced to the market.
  • Process innovations : a new or improved business process for one or more business functions

Innovation Activities

The following are considered innovation activities:

  • Engineering, design, and other creative work activities
  • Marketing activities and brand value
  • Activities related to intellectual property (IP)
  • Employee training activities
  • Software development and database activities
  • Activities related to the acquisition or leasing of tangible assets
  • Innovation management activities

This is how the socialization of the ACTI measurement results was experienced
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Entities coordinated for the measurement of ACTI 2024

View the ACTI 2024 measurement results dashboard here

Andrés Méndez

Speaker principal

Conferencia “Innovación con impacto empresarial”

Presidente gremial, mentor y emprendedor serial

EdTech HUB LATAM + 90 Edtechs

Asociación de emprendedores +500 marcas de consumo

Ha logrado:

  • Diseñar estrategias de GTM en 14 países para diferentes proyectos.  
  • Crear, comprar y vender empresas. (Incluyendo grandes y dolorosos fracasos).
  • Ayudar en proyectos con múltiples corporaciones (Gobiernos, Scale ups, Startups, ONGs). 
  • Aprender de los mejores referentes; YCombinator, SOSV, Fuel de Mckinsey, entre otros. 
  • Ser mentoreado por banqueros, ejecutivos, y emprendedores seriales.  
  • Participar en el fondeo de Startups +$5M USD.
  • Actualmente se dedica a re-pensar, conectar y transformar industrias con problemas sistémicos en Colombia (Consumo) y Latino América (Educación con tecnología).
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Xpanz en Valle 2023

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El evento contó con la participación de más de 101 asistentes en la Universidad Javeriana Cali.

Fue el primer acercamiento entre IES aliadas y MiPyMEs beneficiarias.

17 de estas MiPyMEs presentaron su Pitch, 11 tecnologías de las IES aliadas fueron presentadas en el Experience Day, las cuales tuvieron 28 validaciones pre-comerciales.

Xpanz en Cauca 2024

Conferencista principal

Juan Cristóbal Constain

Conferencia: El camino de Quipu: de proyecto de investigación en MIT a fintech de inclusión financiera.

Cofundador y COO de Quipu Bank

Profesional en Gestión y Desarrollo Urbanos de la Universidad del Rosario, especialista en Derecho Urbano, y cuenta con una maestría en Planificación Urbana con énfasis en desarrollo económico del MIT. Como cofundador y COO de Quipu, una fintech de rápido crecimiento en Colombia, fue reconocido como Fellow del programa The Global Good Fund en 2023. Quipu ha recibido importantes reconocimientos de entidades como el Banco Mundial, Google, MIT, Forbes y Fast Company, consolidándose como un referente en inclusión financiera e innovación empresarial.

Xpanz en Valle 2024

Conferencista principal

Agustín Londoño

Director comercial de NotCo Colombia

Responsable de establecer la estrategia de negocio de NotCo en Colombia, en los frentes de Food Service, Retail. Administrador de negocios y especialista en mercadeo, con más de 25 años de experiencia liderando áreas de innovación en la industria de consumo masivo en Latinoamérica.

Xpanz en Cauca 2025

Conferencista principal

Claudia Aparicio

Conferencia: Efectos positivos de red.

CEO de Mentex y experta en innovación, reconocida entre los Top 100 gerentes de Colombia. Descubre cómo maximizar los efectos positivos de red y el impacto de la Alianza DeepTech en el fortalecimiento y escalamiento de startups en la región.