Eighth Mexico cohort brings together emerging leaders in biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, and entrepreneurship
Innovation Takes Center Stage at the AGTECH SUMMIT LEÓN 450
Summit Explored New Ideas Shaping The Future Of Food, Agriculture, And Sustainable Development León, Guanajuato, Mexico – July 31st, 2026 — More than 200 entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, students, business leaders, and representatives from the public and private sectors gathered at Terraza Poliforum for the AGTECH SUMMIT LEÓN 450 on July 25th. As León celebrates the 450th anniversary of its founding, the city …
Kirchner Impact Foundation and Fundacion CRUSA announce kick-off for their multi-year Kirchner Fellowship Costa Rica Program
Jacksonville, Florida, USA and San Jose, Costa Rica, October 2, 2025 – Kirchner Impact Foundation and CRUSA Foundation today announced that their multi-year Kirchner Fellowship Costa Rica program has commenced. The kick-off events were held August 29 to 31 in Leon, Mexico, and featured a series of presentations and workshops related to impact investment and supporting entrepreneurial ecosystem development. The …
Seeding the Future: Big Ideas at the LEÓN AGTECH SUMMIT 2025
The Summit has become a flagship initiative in the national AgTech landscape, offering a platform for innovation, sustainability, and investment in food systems.
Kirchner Fellowship Mexico Announces its 2025–26 Cohort
Seventh Mexico cohort (M7) continues focus on impact investment ecosystem development
CRUSA Foundation and Kirchner Impact Foundation announce continuation of collaboration
The CRUSA Foundation and the Kirchner Impact Foundation, through its Kirchner-Donovan Impact Initiative, have announced the formal continuation of their partnership which seeks to assess and contribute to the development of the impact investment ecosystem in Costa Rica.
Costa Rican bioeconomy companies face challenges in attracting impact investment
Report suggests untapped potential for the bioeconomy sector in Costa Rica. San Jose, Costa Rica and Jacksonville, Florida August 28, 2024 – – Today, a groundbreaking report was released by the CRUSA Foundation and the Kirchner Impact Foundation. The report revealed that Costa Rica may be at the forefront of the bioeconomy, with more than 100 ventures identified at different …
Kirchner Impact Foundation Partners with the Government of Hidalgo to Boost Innovation in Mexico
Hidalgo, Mexico and Birmingham, Alabama – August 22, 2024 – The Kirchner Impact Foundation today announced a collaboration agreement with the Government of the State of Hidalgo in Mexico through the Innovation District for Health, Science, Technology, and Innovation (DESCTI). Together, the two organizations are launching the Comprehensive Program for Strengthening Agri-Food Entrepreneurship and the Innovation Ecosystem in Hidalgo. This …
Kirchner Fellowship Mexico Announces its 2024-2025 Cohort
New Fellows will gain valuable insight into Impact Investing while advancing Food Security Initiatives in Mexico Jacksonville, FL, and León de los Aldama, MX – August 14, 2024 – The Kirchner Fellowship, an initiative of the Kirchner Impact Foundation, is proud to announce the selection of fellows who will be a part of the sixth cohort (M6) of its Mexico Program. Building …
AgTech Innovations Shine at the LEON AGTECH SUMMIT 2024
León, Guanajuato, Mexico, August 7, 2024 – The EXPLORA Science Center buzzed with excitement on July 27th for the LEON AGTECH SUMMIT 2024. Organized by the Kirchner Impact Foundation and the Innovation Directorship Municipality of León, the annual event gathered leading innovators, investors, and experts in the agtech sector for a day of inspiration and collaboration. The event kicked off with …