Making the impossible,
a reality

As Progreso's corporate accelerator, we are committed to create, design and bring to reality disruptive ideas for the benefit of the world, through collaborative innovation between corporations, startups and its ecosystem.

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ECM by the numbers

Through our Exponential Changemakers program, we open the doors for startups from all around the world to collaborate with us. During our past editions, we have had the opportunity to meet, work, and learn from many entrepreneurs from around the globe.

950

+

Startups worldwide have interacted with us

300

+

Startups have applied to the ECM program

35

+

Countries have
been represented

22

Pilots launched
with ECM winners

11

Active
projects

4

Editions
held

Our Partners

Investors of Zacua Ventures, an early-stage venture fund that invests in construction technologies focused on sustainability, productivity, and urbanization.  

Open innovation partners with Opinno, a global innovation consultancy and editors of MIT Technology Review in spanish. Along with Opinno, we design our ECM program and execute the Innovation Loops.

Partners with AWS. We grant AWS cloud credits to startups that participate in our ECM programs who are interested in using the service and technology to enhance their business.

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Top 33 ECM Startups

At Progreso X, we are searching to collaborate with startups that base their business model on technology to tackle the biggest challenges that the construction industry faces nowadays.  These companies have built disruptive and scalable solutions to help our industry become more productive and sustainable. Meet the top 33 startups that have participated in our ECM program throughout the years.

Where do we come from?

Progreso is a regional group founded in Guatemala in 1899 by Carlos F. Novella. The company has more than a century of experience in the production and marketing of cement, concrete, lime, and other products, services, and solutions to enhance construction processes in Latin America.

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OUR PORTFOLIO

Each startup in our portfolio offers an innovative solution based on technology that helps to enhance construction processes and improve customer experience. By having been part of our ECM program, these companies have scaled their solutions with a business unit of Progreso.

Are you ready to take your startup into new heights?

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Making the impossible a reality!

As Progreso's corporate accelerator and CVC,we are committed to create, design and bring to reality
disruptive ideas for the benefit of the world through
collaborative innovation between corporations, startups
and its ecosystem

950+​

Interactions with startups

25

Pilot projects have been executed

300+​

Startups registered in the ECM program

6

Editions of the program

950+​

Interactions with startups

25

Pilot projects have been executed

We provide visionary startups with a century of expertise, access to a growing market and a safe space to test, learn,and scale.

As part of Progreso, we open the doors to a region with boundless opportunities

8

Countries in operation

11

Markets served

300+​

Startups registered in the ECM program

6

Editions of the program

Seeking impact in 3 areas

Productivity & Efficiency

  • Digital Channels
  • IoT, AI, and ML
  • Big Data & Data Analytics
  • Robotics
  • Digital Solutions
  • Value Chain Optimization

Constructive Systems

  • Resilient Infrastructure
  • Smart Cities & Buildings
  • Generative Design
  • Affordable Housing
  • New Materials
  • Construction Technologies

Sustainability

  • Alternative Materials
  • Energy Solutions
  • Decarbonization
  • Circular Economy
  • Waste management
  • Water

our portfolio

  • Denmark
  • ECM 2022 – Constructive systems
  • New advanced construction materials with applied technology such as
  • 3D printing and alternative materials.
  • Co-developed project: First 3D printed non-habitable house in Guatemala
  • Denmark
  • ECM 2022 – Constructive systems
  • New advanced construction materials with applied technology such as
  • 3D printing and alternative materials.
  • Co-developed project: First 3D printed non-habitable house in Guatemala
  • Denmark
  • ECM 2022 – Constructive systems
  • New advanced construction materials with applied technology such as
  • 3D printing and alternative materials.
  • Co-developed project: First 3D printed non-habitable house in Guatemala

Investing in the future of
construction to bring disruptive technologies to our region.

Limited partners of

Connecting and accelerating Guatemala’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosysem with the MIT REAP.

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