ZASCA — Zones to Accelerate Sophistication, Capabilities and Utilization (Zonas para Acelerar la Sofisticación, Capacidades y el Aprovechamiento)
Supports Colombian small and medium enterprises through cohort-based technical assistance in manufacturing, agro-industry, and technology development.
ZASCA (Zonas para Acelerar la Sofisticación, Capacidades y el Aprovechamiento) is a cohort-based technical assistance programme operated by iNNpulsa Colombia, the national entrepreneurship and innovation agency operating under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. The programme targets MiPymes (micro, small, and medium enterprises) and productive units across Colombia's regions through s…
Regional sector-specific cohorts targeting manufacturing (confección), agro-industry (coffee, panela, cacao), and technology enablement for MiPymes and productive units.
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