Introducing Impaqto
Impaqto stands out as the first B Company in Ecuador that supports entrepreneurs from Latin America through coworking spaces, training programs, innovation, and impact investment. With a reputation built on fostering collaboration and igniting the entrepreneurial spirit, Impaqto creates an environment where startups, SMEs, and emerging ventures can thrive. Its dedication to incubación, emprendimiento, innovation, and talleres not only provides the necessary infrastructure for daily business operations, but also embeds a deeper mission of social change and shared growth. In constant motion and full of energy, Impaqto invites agents of change and empresas con propósito to explore a refreshing take on work and professional development – a dynamic blend of casual innovation and structured support.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
The strength of Impaqto is clearly reflected in the numbers from 2014 to 2025, offering tangible benefits to a wide range of stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The following bullet points outline the impressive impact:
- Triple impact ventures supported
- Capital delivered to businesses with social and environmental impact
- Ventures, SMEs, and startups supported
- People positively impacted in 20 countries
This impressive performance is a testament to the focused strategies in coworking, innovación social, and emprendimiento social, enabling a solid foundation that nurtures growth on multiple fronts.
Flexible Coworking Environments
Impaqto’s coworking spaces are more than just shared offices; they are hubs of creativity and collaboration. Providing offices, individual workstations, and meeting rooms, these spaces are designed to maximize productivity and inspire innovation. The physical venues, carefully located in key areas such as La Carolina, La Floresta, Cumbayá, Cuenca, and within Qworks at Quicentro Shopping, promote a seamless interaction among professionals and entrepreneurs. The atmosphere here is open, friendly, and slightly informal – a perfect setup for busy days that sometimes start with a great cup of coffee and an even better idea.
Innovative Labs and Training Programs
In addition to its physical spaces, Impaqto has created a unique platform for learning and professional development through its Labs. These innovative training programs, designed in partnership with bold companies, are focused on key areas like entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability. They offer practical workshops and hands-on sessions, which are particularly attractive to those who are eager to get involved in emprendimiento and incubación initiatives. The training programs function like intensive boot camps – dynamic, interactive, and full of energy – aiming to transform aspiring entrepreneurs into seasoned agentes de cambio in their respective industries.
Supporting Growth with Impact Investment
Understanding that financial support can be the cornerstone of progress, Impaqto created an impact investment fund explicitly to support the growth of high-potential startups. These investments not only fuel economic growth but also generate positive social, economic, and environmental change in the Andean Region. With an approach that embodies the spirit of emprendimiento social, the capital pillar of Impaqto strengthens ventures that dare to be different, offering financial backing to projects that are both innovative and purpose-driven. This high-impact finance mechanism is a key driver in building a transformative ecosystem that nurtures ideas and turns them into tangible success stories.
Project Impact: Sustainability and Inclusion
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
By aligning its mission with these sustainable development goals, Impaqto successfully integrates economic progress with environmental stewardship and social equity. This alignment speaks volumes about its commitment to not just business growth, but a resilient and inclusive development model that benefits diverse communities.
Join the Impact Movement
For those interested in aligning with a vision that goes beyond profit, Impaqto offers an exciting invitation to become a strategic ally. The mission is clear: to transform Latin America into an equitable and regenerative region where innovation meets responsibility. With its diverse portfolio spanning coworking, labs, and impact investment, Impaqto is not just another business entity in the for-profits industry – it is a movement that empowers entrepreneurs, fosters creative collaboration, stimulates purposeful growth, and reinforces the values of sustainable business. Casual, engaging, and always forward-thinking, the project redefines what it means to work, innovate, and invest in today’s society.
