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IE University presents The ‘IE Govtech 2020 List’ Showcasing the 100 most promising govtechs in Latin America
The IE Govtech 2020 List reveals that cities are key players in the solutions proposed by startups.
IE University’s PublicTech Lab has presented the IE Govtech 2020 List, a report that showcases the 100 digital startups, scaleups and SMEs with the greatest impact in Latin America, Spain and Portugal. These are the companies which are building innovative proposals to respond to the challenges faced by governments and public agencies at local, regional and national level.
In drawing up this list, the authors have taken into account the quality of the startups based on their market traction, team, business model and product. The IE Govtech 2020 List includes 59 Spanish, 11 Chilean, 9 Colombian, 7 Mexican, 5 Argentinean, 5 Brazilian, and 3 Portuguese firms, as well as 1 Uruguayan company.
14 Feb 2020
Global & Public Affairs
Lack of trust in public institutions leads to higher use of cryptocurrencies
Citizens who are dissatisfied with governmental response to the financial crisis are more likely to use digital currencies.
30 Jan 2020
Global & Public Affairs
IE University lights up with a series of TBA21–Academy videos on the challenges of climate change
The artwork by artist Will Benedict have been projected onto the façade of an IE University building.
13 Dec 2019
Arts & Humanities
Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza defends the role of art as an agent of change for sustainability at IE University
The prestigious collector takes part in a panel on art as a catalyst for social change.
04 Dec 2019
Arts & Humanities
Universities are an essential pillar for the Development of the 2030 Agenda
IE University has organized a series of conferences, round tables and events as parallel activities of the COP25.
04 Dec 2019
Conferences, Lectures & Seminars, Events, Global & Public Affairs
IE University promotes ‘Education for Sustainability’ to enhance the role of education in driving sustainability
'Education for Sustainability' will be IE University Chairman, Deans and international figures.
02 Dec 2019
Conferences, Lectures & Seminars, Events, On Campus
IE University startups attract €70 million in funding
Mamu, a startup formed by graduates of IE Business School's International MBA, was the winner of the event in the Spanish capital.
IE University’s best startups have attracted €70 million in funding over the last seven years at Venture Days, the conferences organized by the institution around the world to promote entrepreneurship. In the most recent event, held at the Rafael del Pino Foundation in Madrid, twelve finalists presented their projects before a jury and an audience made up of international investors and business people.
Mamu, a startup formed by graduates of IE Business School’s International MBA, was the winner of the event in the Spanish capital. Mamu has developed a method by which brewery waste, which is normally discarded, is reused and recycled to grow king oyster mushrooms for non-culinary uses.
02 Dec 2019
Entrepreneurship, Events, Scholarships, Awards & Contests
IE University & China Federation of Industrial Economics signed a MoU to promote exchange and cooperation between China and the West in various fields
The Memorandum of Understanding signed by both parties is to align and enhance the mission of the Belt & Road Initiative.
02 Dec 2019
Business
IE University celebrates 2020 Countdown Concert in the Auditorium of the Reina Sofia Museum
The event featured the performance by Judith Jáuregui and Samantha Vallejo Nagera´s catering.
25 Nov 2019
Events
IE University, best university in Spain and 23rd in the world in the Times Higher Education global employability ranking
IE University consolidates its position among the top-ranked universities.
22 Nov 2019
Scholarships, Awards & Contests
Brazilian start up Blox wins the first EdTech Venture Day in São Paulo organized by IE University, Google and FGV-EAESP
The event was atended by various experts including Daniel Cleffi, director of Google for Education Latam.
12 Nov 2019
Entrepreneurship
IE University, FGV-EAESP and Google organize the first EdTech Venture Day in São Paulo
The event took place on November 6 and will be attended by more than 20 experts.
11 Nov 2019
Entrepreneurship
IE University’s Green Week Focuses on the UN’s 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals
The initiative is organized by IE Campus Life and will host activities in Madrid and Segovia.
23 Oct 2019
On Campus
IE University to hold its Alumni Weekend in Medellín, Colombia
The meeting will be attended by more than 10 experts, who will share their views on the main challenges of the world for greater sustainability.
17 Oct 2019
Events
120 international companies recruit at IE University’s Talent Forum
Companies will present their development plans and job offers to more than 1,000 students at IE University
IE Talent & Careers is holding its Talent Forum this week, an event in which more than 120 national and international companies will participate, including Amazon, Uniqlo and Suntory. The twice-yearly meeting is held IE University’s Madrid campus with the aim of promoting direct contact between students and recruiters from 16 sectors.
09 Oct 2019
On Campus