Ruta N announces new strategic plan

This year, Ruta N is working and consolidating a strategic plan to continue positioning itself as a leader in science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in its region. Its strong last year, in which the organization achieved significant results, is the starting point for this new initiative. 

Carolina Londoño, Ruta N’s Executive Director said that “Ruta N programs that stood out in 2025 will continue to keep addressing city challenges, connecting Medellin with the world, and accelerating high-impact business. This translates into new editions of programs such as Futumed, Medellin Next, Gen N, among others”. 

As we saw on last month’s Peers Around the World with Carlos Franco, Generacion Tech, Gen N and Futumed are big initiatives in Ruta N, and this new year sets new approaches for this programmes. Futumed will return with new calls for proposals following the strong results of its initial implementation. The first phase of the programme involved a big investment (21 billion). For 2026, the three funding mechanisms will be maintained to strengthen the Special Treatment Zone, with a focus on health, security and the circular economy. 

Londoño added that “in the coming months we will also announce new calls for digital skills training aimed at closing the social and economic gaps and ensuring that no one is left behind in the city’s transformation”. These calls will also include programs, partnerships and educational platforms.  

New developments include more than ten bootcamps throught the year and a new initiative called Horizontes Senior, through which technological training will be offered to older adults for the first time. In 2025, Ruta N delivered more than 17,000 training licenses with the support of partners such as Google and Platzi. 

Also, the second cohort of Medellín Next will be launched. The programme that supports high-potential startups in the city and its new edition, will expand its reach from 25 to 48 selected companies. 

Additionally, Ruta N will modernize its facilities with cutting edge technology to offer improved experiences. As a result, its main auditorium has been equipped with and audiovisual system which also includes a LED screen, three video projectors, 4k video processors, and four 4k PTZ cameras.