01Entrepreneurs and communities
Which door should I knock on?
Who supports each stage of a biobusiness, from the idea to capital, what each organization offers and how to access it.
MappingEdition 1 · starting with Peru
Who supports biobusinesses, and where
Mapping the actors of the biobusiness ecosystem in Latin America
This is Bio Business School’s first exercise in mapping the actors of the biobusiness ecosystem: who funds, invests in, incubates, supports or trains biobusinesses, country by country, with the public source for every data point. It starts with Peru, with 197 organizations documented in all 24 departments as of Nov 11, 2026, and opens to other countries at the request of those who work in them.
Implemented by Bio Business SchoolFunded by Redesign LabDirected by Eddie Ajalcriña
- 197
- Organizations
- 24 of 24
- Departments
- 72
- Biodiversity products · 54 native
- 399
- Public sources
01Who it is for
Who is this map for?
Three different questions about the same ecosystem. Each one leads straight to the part of the Peru map that answers it.
02Organizations, cooperation, funds and governments
Where are the gaps, and whom can I partner with?
Where production is high and support is thin, which departments have the least presence and who already works in each territory.
03Media and researchers
What does the ecosystem look like, and on what source?
Dated figures, the method, limitations written as findings and a ready-made citation.
From the Peru map
“We built the map to answer a question entrepreneurs ask us all the time: which door should I knock on? We found plenty of support for those who already produce and sell, and very little for those still building the company, which, in my experience, is where most biobusinesses fall apart. There are 144 organizations for those who already operate and 3 for those building the company, and that says a lot about where we put the money.”
Organizations by stage they serve · as of Nov 11, 2026
- I'm already operating144
- I want to grow28
- I need capital21
- I have an idea12
- I'm starting up3
One organization can serve several stages. Who to turn to at your stage →
02What it is for
What impact does the map seek?
After the December 15, 2026 cut-off, edition 1.0 is published with a fixed version and date, followed by an analysis report on the ecosystem.
- 01
That every entrepreneur finds their door.
If a support program cannot be found, for the person who needs it, it does not exist. The map puts in one place what each organization offers, for which stage and how to access it.
- 02
That cooperation, funds and governments see where support is missing.
Of the 39 products with complete official production data by department, 20 have 0 or 1 organizations with documented presence in the department that produces the most. Those gaps are a starting point for coordinating and investing with information.
- 03
That the ecosystem has a public good it can cite and correct.
Every data point has a dated source; the method, the limitations and the ties of those who make the map are visible, and any organization can correct its profile or join.
03How it is built
How is each organization classified?
By what it does in practice, in seven roles and with the same criterion for all. An organization enters if it has worked with biobusinesses since 2023 and a dated public source backs it. Consultancies and trade associations are listed separately.
- 01Originates, pre-incubates or incubatesStarts from the idea, mostly with young people.
- 02Designs and buildsPartners with the founders to build and scale the biobusiness.
- 03Trains and recognizesTraining, awards and certifications.
- 04Provides technical assistanceWorks in the field with producers and companies to produce, improve and sell.
- 05Technology partnerTesting, laboratories, product development and crop varieties.
- 06FundsGrants, co-financing and public or concessional credit from government, development cooperation and foundations.
- 07InvestsFunds and investors that lend or invest.
Glossary of the mapThe first version of the list (in Spanish)
04Countries
Which countries does the map cover?
Peru is the first and Colombia comes next. The map opens to a new country when there is demand and partner organizations willing to drive it there.
Published · edition 1
Peru
Progress as of Nov 11, 2026 · cut-off December 15, 2026
- 197
- Organizations
- 24 of 24
- Departments
- 72
- Biodiversity products · 54 native
Go straight to
Open the Peru map →Next country
Colombia, next
Colombia is the next country in the map, with no date yet. If you work there, or want the map of another country, tell us where you work and what it would be useful for.
Request your country →05Is your organization missing?
Add your organization
An organization enters if it has worked with biobusinesses in Peru since 2023 and has a public source to back it: a program, a call, a loan or an investment. Without a source it cannot be included. We assign the role with the same criterion for all and let you know which one it was.
Open the form →The form is in Spanish. You can also write to biobusiness@redesignlab.org.
06Other countries
Do you want the map of your country?
Peru is the first. If you want us to map the biobusiness actors of your country, use the form or write to biobusiness@redesignlab.org.
Do you want to partner with the map?
Partner organizations share information from their programs and networks, take the map to new regions or countries and help it reach more entrepreneurs. Being a partner does not change the inclusion criterion or the order of the directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the map of actors of the biobusiness ecosystem?
It is a free directory of the organizations that support biobusinesses, country by country, classified in seven roles and five stages of the biobusiness life cycle, with the dated public source for every data point. The first edition covers Peru: 197 organizations as of Nov 11, 2026.
Who makes it?
It is implemented by Bio Business School, funded by Redesign Lab and directed by Eddie Ajalcriña. In the map, Redesign Lab appears as a venture studio, under the role «Designs and builds». Initiatives linked to the author follow the same sourcing standard and are declared.
Which countries does it include?
For now, only Peru, with a final cut-off on December 15, 2026. Colombia comes next, with no date yet; other countries will be mapped on request, when there are partner organizations to drive the work.
How can an organization join or correct its profile?
With the form on this page (in Spanish) or by writing to biobusiness@redesignlab.org. Joining requires activity with biobusinesses since 2023 and a dated public source. Requests are reviewed within 15 business days.