RUTA N

Ruta N Medellín is a pioneering center for innovation and technology located in Medellín, Colombia. Established in 2009, Ruta N was conceived as a catalyst for transforming the city’s economy from one rooted in traditional industry to one based on science, technology, and knowledge. This guiding mission continues to shape its dynamic approach to urban innovation.

The Ruta N complex spans three interconnected, sustainably designed buildings and provides a modern infrastructure that includes coworking spaces, private offices, labs, meeting rooms, and event venues. Its strategic location near major universities and research centers further strengthens its role as a convergence point for academia, government, and business. The physical environment is complemented by programs and platforms that foster talent development, capital attraction, and technology transfer.

Today, Ruta N plays a central role in Medellín’s innovation ecosystem. It supports more than 200 startups and scaleups through early-stage acceleration, soft landing services for international companies, and open innovation programs that connect global enterprises with local solutions. The organization also manages a smart capital network and offers resources to facilitate partnerships between entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors. 

In addition to its focus on entrepreneurship, Ruta N is a key driver of public innovation policy and science-based urban transformation. By mobilizing cross-sector collaboration and promoting a culture of continuous experimentation, it helps position Medellín as a forward-thinking city. With a growing network of local and international collaborators, Ruta N continues to shape the future of Medellín by turning innovation into an inclusive engine for sustainable development.