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Latin American SME digital transformation efforts

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Latin America are increasingly focusing on digital transformation, financial resilience, and specialized training to meet evolving market demands. In Guatemala, industry discussions emphasize the need for SMEs to establish solid digital foundations and improve cash-flow management. The textile sector specifically faces pressure to adapt to smaller, more frequent orders with faster delivery requirements. Support initiatives, such as Walmart’s “Una mano para crecer” program, have been highlighted to assist qualifying businesses with training and improved payment terms. In Costa Rica and Chile, government and private sector partnerships are launching structured programs to facilitate this transition. Costa Rican initiatives through the National Institute of Learning (INA) provide non-reimbursable funds and technical assistance for ICT service providers and green growth. Similarly, Chile’s Desafío Nacional MiPymes Digital program offers mentorship in digital marketing and business intelligence, including significant funding opportunities for digital transformation plans with an emphasis on inclusive growth for older entrepreneurs. intelligence. Recent regional developments in Chile include Corfo seeking an entity to implement a digital assistance network in Aysén, while Bci has opened a new entrepreneurship space in Mercado Urbano Tobalaba. Regional efforts have expanded these support networks. to include specialized funding. In Mexico, Banco Santander and FIRA launched the Santander Sustainable Challenge 2026, providing provide 2.4 million pesos in seed capital and mentorship for green startups in the agricultural and food sectors. Chile continues to see diverse localized support, including the CRDP’s 2026 Regional Product Catalog for food producers in In Argentina, the Coquimbo region, AIEP’s free digital transformation program, and Santa Fe provincial government has introduced a 200 $4,000 million peso allocation from credit line to modernize taxi and remise fleets. Additionally, the Valparaíso Regional Productive Development Committee for high-potential startups. Additionally, Costa Rica’s INA, in partnership with PROCOMER and SBD, is offering technical assistance and non-reimbursable funds to up has approved 200 million pesos to 48 SMEs for R&D, technology, and sustainability projects. support seven regional startups.

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