IDB Lab

IDB Lab is the innovation and venture capital arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group). It aims to foster entrepreneurial innovation and disruptive technologies to benefit populations living in poverty and vulnerability, while activating new industries for sustainable growth. IDB Lab supports high-impact startups and the innovation ecosystems they need to thrive through flexible financing, practical knowledge, and global connections. The organization invests in early-stage innovation across various sectors, particularly targeting nascent and emerging ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Its investment thesis includes funding for regional integration, sector-specific funds, and initiatives that promote social inclusion and environmental action.

IDB Lab provides flexible financing options, practical knowledge, and global connections to its portfolio companies. It also runs programs to enhance impact, such as WeXchange, which promotes female STEM entrepreneurship, and GovTech LATAM, fostering collaboration between governments and tech startups.