# Nicaraguan digital and entrepreneurial development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nicaraguan-digital-and-entrepreneurial-development > Updated: 2026-09-29T06:30:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. Nicaragua is implementing various initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and digital development. In early September, the ninth edition of ‘Nicaragua Emprende’ was organized to support over 135 small and medium-sized businesses from across the country. The event focused on the theme ‘Impulsing your business toward the digital future,’ providing participants with access to mentors to strengthen commercial connections. Following these efforts, the country has expanded its focus toward technical and digital education. The Ministry of Education hosted the ‘JovenTech’ Festival to showcase student-led technological solutions, while robotics competitions were held to select teams for the 2026 World Robotics Olympiad. Additionally, specialized training programs in automation, programming, and the Internet of Things have been launched through INATEC and Taller Luban Nicaragua, supported by cooperation with China, to prepare a workforce for Industry 4.0. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Nicaragua advances technical and digital education initiatives Nicaragua is expanding technical education through the JovenTech innovation festival, regional robotics competitions, and specialized INATEC training in automation and Industry 4.0 technologies. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unan-managua-hosts-first-creative-and-community-tourism-congress ### 2026-09-03: Nicaragua Emprende to host 135 businesses nationwide The ninth Nicaragua Emprende event will host over 135 entrepreneurs from across the country to promote digital business growth and commercial networking. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-emprende-to-host-135-businesses-nationwide --- Cite as: Nicaraguan digital and entrepreneurial development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nicaraguan-digital-and-entrepreneurial-development